LVMH Watch Week 2023 - ZENITH

Jan 14, 2023,06:57 AM
 

Some quick photographs of the Zenith's pieces shown in the forth edition of the  LVMH Watch Week 2023 at the Capella in Sentosa Island, Singapore.




At Villa Zenith ...



Novelties presentation ...

 


Starting with the most interesting - DEFY Skyline Skeleton. 41mm case with 2 options - Blue or Black toned Openworked dials. Best part both options come with rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp.








DEFY SKYLINE SKELETON Silicon escape-wheel and lever. Screwed-in crown. Full Interchangeable strap system. 
Movement: El Primero 3620, automatic 
Frequency 36,000 VpH (5 Hz) 
Power reserve approx. 60 hours 
Functions : Hours and minutes in the centre. 1/10th of a second counter at 6 o’clock. 
Finishes: Special oscillating weight with satined finishings 
Material: Stainless steel Water resistance: 10 ATM 
Case: 41mm Dial: Blue-toned or Black-toned Openworked dial 
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 
Hands : Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 
Bracelet & Buckle: Stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp. Comes with a rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp.





Next is the 36-MM DEFY Skyline series, unisex size for all wrists with Starry sky pattern on the dial, featuring screwed-in crown. Available in 3 colour options - Blue, pink and light green; with or without paved diamond pave bezel. All comes with matching colour rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp.




DEFY SKYLINE 
Full Interchangeable strap system 
Movement: ELITE 670 Frequency 28 800 VpH (4 Hz) 
Power reserve approx. 50 hours 
Functions : Hours and minutes in the centre. Central seconds hand. Date indication at 3 o’clock Finishes: New star-shaped oscillating weight with satined finishings 
Material: Stainless steel Carats ~1.00 cts Brilliant quality: F -G Bezel 52 VVS brilliant-cut diamonds 
Water resistance: 10 ATM 
Case: 36 mm 
Dial: Sunray-patterned 
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 
Hands : Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 
Bracelet & Buckle: Stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp. Comes with a matching colour rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp.




The 45mm titanium DEFY Extreme Glacier, limited to 50 pieces, is a follow-up of the 2021 DEFY Extreme Desert launched in 2021.




This certified Chronometer 1/100th of a second chronograph features two escapements : for the Chronograph (360,000 VpH - 50 Hz) while the Watch (36,000 VpH - 5 Hz).






Pusher-protectors and bezel are of Calcedony.




DEFY EXTREME GLACIER 
 Movement: El Primero 9004, automatic Frequency 36,000 VpH (5 Hz) Power reserve approx. 60 hours 
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Small seconds at 9 o’clock 1/100th of a second Chronograph: Central chronograph hand that makes one turn each second, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, 60-second counter at 6 o’clock, Chronograph power-reserve indication at 12 o'clock 
Finishes: Special oscillating weight with satined finishings 
Material: Brushed Titanium & Calcedony 
Water resistance: 20 ATM 
Case: 45 mm 
Dial: Tinted sapphire with three silver-coloured counters Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 
Bracelet & Buckle: Brushed titanium bracelet. Full Interchangeable strap system. 2 straps included: 1 White Rubber with folding buckle & 1 Velcro. Titanium Triple folding clasp.




Finally, 41mm DEFY Skyline Boutique Edition with 1/10th of a second subdial at 9H position. The anthracite dial, engraved with a rose gold motif and set with rose gold hands and hour markers. This piece should be viewed in steel, as the eye-catching twinkling effect of the four-pointed stars is a challenge to capture on photograph and perhaps even on video.




DEFY SKYLINE BOUTIQUE EDITION 
Movement: El Primero 3620 Frequency 36,000 VpH (5 Hz) 
Power reserve approx. 60 hours Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. 1/10th of a second indication at 9 o’clock. Date indication at 3 o'clock Finishes: Special oscillating weight with satined finishings. 
Material: Stainless steel 
Water resistance: 10 ATM 
Case: 41mm Dial: Slate-grey-toned sunray-patterned 
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 
Hands: Gold-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1 
Bracelet & Buckle: Stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp. Comes with a black rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp.


DEFY Skyline Boutique Edition










DEFY EXTREME GLACIER



Which piece/s pique your interest ? 




Kong








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Here you go ...

 
 By: Kong : January 14th, 2023-08:06
From the spec sheets, and for your ref ... not sure if taxes are included though. DEFY SKYLINE SKELETON Price 10900 CHF/SGD 16,100 DEFY EXTREME GLACIER Price 25900 CHF/SGD 38,300 DEFY SKYLINE BOUTIQUE EDITION Price 8900 CHF/SGD 13,200 DEFY SKYLINE Price 8... 

Funny fella ...

 
 By: Kong : January 14th, 2023-08:11
Vlad, you are not alone. Then someone mentioned to me this octagonal case with faceted bezel seems to be by Zenith first (think in 1969) before any other brands. Kong

Dodecagonal bezel actually

 
 By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : January 14th, 2023-13:13
The Zenith Defy comes few years before both RO and Nautilus. ...  

Thanks for the pic!

 
 By: Kong : January 15th, 2023-13:23
A picture is worth a thousand words! Maybe would have relaunch soon, and they should explain a bit to set the record straight.

+1

 
 By: amanico : January 15th, 2023-13:51

Nico

 
 By: Weems@8 : January 14th, 2023-09:24
Did you know Zenith was earlier with the hectagonal form? And almost with the first automatic chronograph.

Kong has right about the case shape

 
 By: Weems@8 : January 14th, 2023-09:46
You never too old to learn 😉. As Zenith want to be the first, Jack was a little bit quicker with a Heuer as the first automatic chronograph. He was reading a newspaper and spit out some coffee out of his mouth when he read about a revolution in watch maki... 

Genta's design, too?

 
 By: amanico : January 14th, 2023-10:00

Thank you so much! I saw the write ups on these new releases elsewhere but these live photos and videos are fantastic...

 
 By: oyster case : January 14th, 2023-08:13
and really add to my understanding. Very grateful. I am really intrigued by the 36mm Defy without diamonds. The green looks tasty! Actually so does the pink, who knows it could be a first pink dial for me. The blue is nice too but less fresh. This design ... 

Thanks ...

 
 By: Kong : January 15th, 2023-13:29
for viewing too. The Pink 36mm looks good in steel. The Boutique Edition, I'm trying to think what's the applications too Kong

Very tasteful watches

 
 By: Weems@8 : January 14th, 2023-09:36
Zenith did a great job on this Kong. Thank u for giving a view on the Louie watch week. The skeleton Defy is a pretty ticker. The silicon escapement system would give an owner an enjoyable worry free watch, I own one and it put the power reserve up to an ... 

Size ...

 
 By: Kong : January 15th, 2023-13:36
Thanks for viewing. Seems like the watch size is scaling back around reasonable 36mm to 41 or 42mm. Otherwise most of the pieces would need to be redesigned to have the lugs to drop down sharply for the watch body to hug the wrists snugly. Kong

Wow! So good to read you Kong!

 
 By: patrick_y : January 14th, 2023-10:57
Haven't read your posts in a long time! Thank you for posting Kong! The time-only one called Defy Skyline Boutique Edition captures my interest!

Wow! Wow!

 
 By: Kong : January 15th, 2023-13:41
Hey Patrick Good to hear from you too. Wish you an advance Happy Lunar New Year first! The Boutique Edition, please let me know what you could do with the 1/10th of a second indicator. Take good care. Kong

1/10th

 
 By: patrick_y : January 15th, 2023-18:08
I definitely wouldn't do much with it. But I'd definitely enjoy watching it move in the subdial!

Yes, the Skeleton...

 
 By: Kong : January 15th, 2023-13:43
challenging to capture on photograph, and much more appealing when view in steel. Kong

Very intriguing!

 
 By: blau : January 14th, 2023-12:53
I thought I was happy with my Defy Classic Skeleton but this new one is shaking my confidence... ...  

Haha ...

 
 By: Kong : January 15th, 2023-13:45
I think the blue Skeleton is tempting ... check it out soon Kong

The openwork release do look cool IMO…

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 14th, 2023-13:59

Way cooler ...

 
 By: Kong : January 15th, 2023-13:49
in real. Check it out when they arrived near your area. Thanks for viewing. Kong

I will thanks!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 15th, 2023-21:08

Thanks!

 
 By: Kong : January 15th, 2023-13:49

I'm ...

 
 By: Kong : January 16th, 2023-09:12
biased, as I like blue dials Yes both the Skeleton and 36mm Blue are interesting. Thanks for viewing. Kong

Excellent post Kong 👍

 
 By: nacelle : January 16th, 2023-00:24

Thank you.

 
 By: Kong : January 16th, 2023-09:13

Thanks for the in-depth report on Zenith 2023 offering…

 
 By: Greenwatch : January 16th, 2023-15:08
No doubt the Defy Skyline Skeleton in either color is the one to get, followed by the Defy Skyline 36 in summer colors.

Well said ...

 
 By: Kong : January 18th, 2023-16:22
Another new Defy Revival A3691 just drops in Thanks for viewing. Kong