Tim_M
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To be clear, it's a very old Zenith model name
And it's an historic model moniker dating back to the 1970s. So "Defy" isn't some kind of modern marketing jive like "Offshore" or "Big Bang." The historic "Defy" models from over 40 years ago featured additional water resistance with screwed-in bezels, tougher seals, thicker crystals, and an additional buffer for shock resistance in some applications. It didn't seem strange or outlandish then, and many of those vintage watches featured strong geometric cases that we at least as aggressive as this. The Defy name still has its place on the dial of a Zenith watch, it's refreshing to see it paired with "Elite," too.
Best,
Tim
BaselWorld 2018: Zenith Defy Classic 41mm with blue dial (quick wristshot)
Initially my favourite of them all (but now leaning towards the skeletonised one): More after the fair. Cheers, Magnus ...
This one was one of my fav as well but the
skeletonised was by far the best looking imho 👌🏻😘 ...
When designers create pure dials...
I wish they'd not write anything other than the brand logo... especially when the model name is 'defy'. Sorry, but it's so goofy--why not call it Very Rebellious Watch, or Protester. Pls see my other Zenith comments so you know I really like and admire th...
To be clear, it's a very old Zenith model name
And it's an historic model moniker dating back to the 1970s. So "Defy" isn't some kind of modern marketing jive like "Offshore" or "Big Bang." The historic "Defy" models from over 40 years ago featured additional water resistance with screwed-in bezels, t...
I am aware of the history, of course
There's something about the modern day social media world, the transparency of markets, etc... that makes certain ideas/ names/ concepts feel extremely silly to me, somehow that certain of these ideas/brand or model names/ concepts/marketing feel 'exposed...
When we can expect full coverage? :)
Any info on what grade of titanium is used... are they planing to put the el primero chrono in 41 case... IO suppose they will be releasing different rings colors beside the blue on the skeleton version...
Power Reserve ?
Servus Magnus, a couple of years ago Zenith had a new developed Elite Movement with Power reserve of 100 hours. I've seen this one in Basel (It may this year we met there). At official information from Zenith this year the power reserve of the Elite movem...
It has been shelved (for the time being)...
As production costs would be so high that the current market would not take that lightly. While it is sad to know we won’t see it soon, I appreciate the Zenith management for reading the signs and acting accordingly. It will come later, for sure. In the m...