Introducing Zenith launches the Defy Skyline chronograph Boutique Edition

In 1969, Zenith unveiled the first high-frequency automatic chronograph movement, El Primero. This movement represented a major development in the watchmaking industry. The El Primero continues to be a major advancement in chronograph technology and has been featured in many Zenith watches. It is prominently incorporated into the Defy Skyline collection, which highlights various models utilizing this movement. Now, Zenith unveils the latest edition of the Defy Skyline collection, a new color watch exclusive to the brand’s boutiques.

The watch comes in a 42mm stainless steel case with an octagonal design and a 12-sided bezel, creating a visual contrast through its alternating polished and brushed finishes. Angular chronograph pushers with broad, flat surfaces flank the screw-down crown, which bears Zenith’s five-pointed star emblem, positioned at 3 o’clock. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal, and the The movement can be followed through the case back, which is also made of the same glass. The watch offers water resistance of up to 100 meters.

The dial features a slate grey sunburst pattern with engraved four-pointed stars in gold and applied hour indices. The chronograph design includes a tricompax layout with subdials for small seconds at 9 o’clock, a 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock, and a 60-second counter at 3 o’clock, all engraved with a snail pattern. The design details are highlighted with distinctive gold accents, and the date window is located between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions, along with all six hands. The chronograph hands have red tips, while the hour, minute, and small seconds hands are coated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced readability. Additionally, the twelve-sided flange has printed indices with a 1/10th of a second scale, tracked by the central hand adorned with a Zenith star at its end.

The watch is powered by the El Primero 3600 automatic chronograph movement, operating at a high frequency of 36,000 vph (5Hz). This advanced calibre incorporates a silicon escape wheel and lever, enhancing both precision and durability, and offers a power reserve of 60 hours. Renowned for its high-frequency capabilities and precision in measuring 1/10th of a second, the El Primero 3600 also features a star-shaped oscillating rotor.

It comes with an integrated stainless steel bracelet and an additional black rubber strap and steel folding clasp. It is priced at CHF 12,900, equivalent to AED 54,200.

For more information, please visit Zenith's official website.