Zenith just introduced two limited edition Defy watches in transparent sapphire cases designed to showcase their cutting-edge movements. All the movement components in the Defy Zero-G Sapphire and Defy 21 Double Tourbillon Sapphire are treated with blue PVD. The inscriptions and decorative elements – like miniature stars – are then carefully engraved onto the bridges, after which the chamfered edges of the bridges are finished with rhodium-colored PVD to provide contrast. Encased in transparent sapphire cases, the movements shine from all angles.
The Defy Zero-G ($159,700.00) features a completely redesign, skeletonized El Primero 8812 S manual movement in a 46-mm transparent sapphire case. Handcrafted in a mosaic of meteorite, aventurine glass and enamel on a gold base, the off-centered dial depicts Mars on the small seconds – partially eclipsed by the hour and minute dial. The back of the Gravity Control mechanism at 6 o’clock has a cratered texture mimicking the lunar surface. As a finishing touch, the movements main plate and bridges are faced in blue with contrasting grey rhodium chamfers specked with white starts. Limited to 10 pieces
For the 46-mm Defy 21 Double Tourbillon Sapphire ($180,300.00), Zenith took its starry sky aesthetic to cosmic heights with a nod to the “endless universe beyond our horizon.” The main plate of the El Primero 9020 automatic movement is finished in blue PVD with some of the dial-side bridges engraved with stars of varying sizes. Juxtaposed against a motionless starry backdrop, the 1/00th of a second chronograph moves at incredible speed. Limited to 10 pieces.
Defy Zero-G Sapphire & Defy 21 Double Tourbillon Sapphire – zenith-watches.com
