![]() Each of the watches is engraved on the case back with a limited edition number out of 8, and each box set will feature watches that are sequentially numbered 1 through 8, rather than having the same number for all eight watches in a single box set. Luminous and transparent with an almost crystalline allure, the Ultra Box set is delivered in a transparent acrylic presentation case, with an iridescent effect that refracts light to display different colours depending on the angle of the light. And there’s a lot to like about it modern style with a hint of retro flavour. The open dial features raised chronograph counters matching the grey tone of the case, beneath which vibrant metallic colours are applied in the least expected part of the watch: the movement. 16.04.19 HANDS-ON: The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 not your average chronograph The Defy is playing an increasingly important role in Zenith’s lineup offering a modern alternative to the Pilot’s line that has dominated the discussion for so long. This idea was first brought to life with the DEFY 21 Ultraviolet in 2020, which established a new design code for the DEFY 21 that ZENITH is now fully expressing this concept with the DEFY 21 Ultra Colour box set.Ĭonsisting of eight different iterations of the DEFY 21 and limited to only eight box sets, the Ultra Colour pieces are all crafted in entirely matte finished lightweight titanium, allowing the chromatics from within to shine through. ![]() Through the DEFY 21, the first model to host ZENITH’s groundbreaking El Primero 1/100th of a second chronograph movement, ZENITH sought to express notion of high-frequency precision through frequencies of light and colours. The high-frequency El Primero 21 1/100th chronograph in a 44mm titanium DEFY case, paired with a blue alligator leather and rubber strap. Looking at the Defy Extreme for the first time, it would be easy to dismiss the line as an ambitious attempt at capturing progressive 21st-century watch design in a bottle. ![]() Whether it’s vibrantly colourful dials in the 1970s or groundbreaking movements finished with striking tones in its more recent creations, ZENITH has never shied away from exploring chromatics in new and daring ways. Zenith was kind enough to loan me a sample of the new-for-2021 Defy Extreme, a bold extension on the companys contemporary flagship, the Defy 21. Products - FebruHIGH-FREQUENCY ACROSS THE SPECTRUM: ZENITH UNVEILS “ULTRA COLOUR” BOX SET OF 8 CHROMATICALLY CHARGED DEFY 21 MODELS
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