The name popped up again following the epic 1969 release of the first high-frequency chronograph movement – Zenith’s El Primero – and was given to a heavy-duty model with an angular octagonal case and a 14-sided bezel. The name Defy might sound like an avant-garde proposal for an innovative collection – which it is – but it was first used by Zenith in 1902 for a line of robust pocket watches, spelt Defi. One thing to take into consideration, however, is that these new 36mm are not powered by a high-frequency El Primero offshoot instead, they rely on the brand’s in-house Elite 670 automatic calibre. With its more compact dimensions, the Defy Skyline 36mm is positioned as a mid-size unisex model and comes with a choice of three dial colours and plain or diamond-set bezels. Along with the release of a Skeletonised version of the 41mm Defy Skyline is the launch of a new 36mm range.
Unveiled in 2022, the Defy Skyline continues Zenith’s long lineage of robustness and precision with stylistic references to the 1969 Defy but toned down and smartened up to become a contender in the hyper-competitive luxury sports watch segment.
This year, Zenith is staking its money on the recently launched Defy Skyline collection.
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