The Zenith Defy vary is among the model’s fastest-growing collections. With the discharge of the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Boutique-Unique Restricted-Version watch, Zenith has introduced collectively its hottest and enduring motion, and its new, avant-garde case form to create a contemporary, extraordinarily wearable, and visually distinctive timepiece. This mannequin is differentiated from its core assortment counterpart by the brilliant “Zenith blue” used on the dial and included into the strap choices.
The El Primero motion is an business legend. Launched in 1969, the excessive frequency (36,000vph) caliber was the primary absolutely built-in column-wheel chronograph. It emerged across the similar time because the Valjoux 7750, which used a cam somewhat than a column wheel because the management part of the mechanism (the bit that engages or disengages the chronograph perform). Whereas the cam was designed on a pc and had ease of producing in its courtroom, the column wheel supplies a way more satisfying consumer expertise, with a noticeably superior click on upon actuation. The highest-grade performance, tasteful ending, and benefit of a high-frequency escapement made the El Primero successful, and it has remained one of the fascinating actions ever since, nonetheless that includes regulalry in new releases. The truth that it’s extremely uncommon for a motion somewhat than a watch to have such a popularity speaks volumes of the widespread respect it deservedly receives.
The 36,000 vibrations per hour imply that the EL Primero motion is successfully ticking ten occasions per second (10×60×60=36,000). That is notably helpful for chronograph accuracy, because it means occasions will be timed to one-tenth of a second. As with the usual Zenith Defy El Primero 21, the chronograph has a second escapement, which boasts an working frequency of 360,000vph. That’s ten occasions that of the bottom motion. Which means occasions will be timed to one-hundredth of a second. To be able to file such tiny models of time, the centrally mounted chronograph hand spins at lightning velocity, finishing one full dial rotation per second (passing 100 split-second markers on its travels).
Along with the futuristic blue of the motion, which is seen by way of the openwork dial, the whizzing central chronograph hand (which is backed up by a daily 60-second counter on the 6 o’clock sub-dial and a 30-minute register at three o’clock) makes for a surprising show. At 12 o’clock, an influence reserve indicator (a formidable 50 hours) will be seen and a 9 o’clock the going seconds will be learn by way of a three-armed hand. This restricted piece is created from midnight black ceramic and measures 44mm in diameter. To be able to combine up the feel and appear of the watch, Zenith is together with three straps with each buy: a black alligator strap with rubber backing and blue stitching, a black rubber strap with a “Cordura” impact and blue stitching, and a textured blue rubber strap. There’ll solely be 250 items made, and they are going to be obtainable at Zenith boutiques solely. This Zenith Defy El Primero 21 special-edition watch might be priced at $12,700. To study extra, go to zenith-watches.com.
