The Zenith Defy Classic Titanium Skeleton's primary appeal is the striking, star-shaped open-worked dial, which exposes the in-house Elite 670 SK automatic movement, featuring a silicon escapement and a 50-hour power reserve. This intricate mechanical view is housed within a modern 41mm tonneau-shaped case made from brushed Grade 5 titanium, making the watch exceptionally lightweight and durable.
Zenith was founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle. The brand is notable for being the first vertically integrated "Manufacture," bringing all watchmaking crafts under one roof to ensure quality and control over the entire production process. The brand's most significant achievement is the 1969 launch of the El Primero, the world's first integrated automatic chronograph calibre. This high-frequency movement, operating at 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz), allows for the measurement of time down to one-tenth of a second. The El Primero movement is an icon in horology and was famously used by Rolex to power its Daytona chronographs from 1988 to 2000.
Overall Grade: 9 / 10 | Mint Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: 2022 Contents: Full-set Genre: Sports Watch
Size: 41mm Thickness: 10.75mm Lug Width: 22mm
Case: Grade 5 titanium case, brushed finish, mirrored bevel, light visible wear Bezel: Brushed titanium, fixed, mirrored bevel, light visible wear Dial: Open-worked skeleton dial, applied faceted markers, date window at 6 o'clock Hands: Faceted baton hands, lumed
Crown: Titanium, push-pull crown, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, A/R coated, light visible wear Bracelet: Black rubber strap with blue leather coating, titanium clasp, light visible wear Caseback: Titanium transparent sapphire back, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: Elite 670 SK