The DEFY Revival Shadow specifically takes its cues from the A3642, which introduced the signature angular octagonal steel case with a 14-sided bezel. The Zenith DEFY Revival Shadow features the signature angular octagonal steel case with a 14-sided bezel of pioneering Zenith DEFY watchesĪs the name suggests, the DEFY Revival is a praiseworthy effort to harken back to the first DEFY watches of 1969. Movement Automatic El Primero 3620, silicon escape wheel and lever, with frequency of 5Hz (36,000 VpH), power reserve of 60 hours Alternatively, collectors can also choose a black PVD stainless buckle with folding clasp.Ĭase 41mm black ceramic case, water resistance of 100m To align with the stellar motif, both expressions come with the option of a black rubber strap with a starry sky pattern.
The overall effect is incredible – a watch with a contemporary appeal, a storied heritage and some very impressive craftsmanship. Meanwhile, the truly fascinating open dial version features a dark large central four-pointed star motif, revealing the skeleton movement with black bridges and main plate incorporated into the design.
Evoking the starry night sky, the blackened star-shaped sunken into the dial feature sharp inward facets, with different angles catching light.
The entire dial features a geometric pattern, and the four-pointed stars of the Zenith brand. To match the gorgeous new material, the Zenith DEFY Skyline Ceramic features a black galvanic dial with a sunray finish, that seems to coruscate in light. By creating ceramic expressions of its watches, Zenith is truly pushing the envelope in what the DEFY series can achieve. While it is known for its hardiness and its elegant countenance, it is also notoriously difficult to mould and craft, with only diamond-tipped tools capable of cutting it. The DEFY Skyline and DEFY Skyline Skeleton are arguably the stars of the DEFY series, with the stellar motif of its dial, and the high-performance, high-frequency El Primero movement powering its mechanisms.īut with the new Zenith Defy Skyline and its skeletonized counterpart getting an upgrade in Black Ceramic, it is clear the Maison continues to seek innovative ways to elevate even its most established timepieces.Ĭeramic is a tricky material in watchmaking.
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