Introducing the Zenith Defy 21 Land Rover Defender Edition, A Subdued Take on a Wild Chronograph
The Zenith Defy line is one of the most unapologetically modern in all of contemporary watchmaking. With roots in the ’70s, the Defy has always been a platform for high tech movements and unusual, love-it-or-hate-it design. This week, Zenith introduced a new limited edition version of their Defy 21, their most advanced El Primero-derived chronograph, with a unique 50hz mechanism that sends the center seconds hand around the dial at alarming speed. This new piece, a collaboration with Land Rover, is an interesting exercise in creating something that is both wildly high tech in terms of the watchmaking behind it, but based on something (the iconic Land Rover Defender) that is known for its simplicity and humble agricultural roots. Let?s take a closer look.
Zenith Defy 21 Land Rover Defender Edition
Case Material: Titanium
Dial: Gray; Super-Luminova SLN C3
Dimensions: 44mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 100 meters
Movement: El Primero 9004 automatic (/100th of a second chronograph, linear power reserve display)
Strap/bracelet: Rubber, fabric
Price: $13,400
Reference Number: 97.9000.9004/01.R787
While many will associate modern Defys with dramatic and sometimes hard to read skeleton dials, the Zenith Defy 21 Land Rover Defender edition is presented with a closed dial in a matte gray color, matching the tone of the ?blasted titanium? case. Gray is a sober and toolish color for any watch, and it seems like a good match in spirit f...
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