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Luxury Swiss Watchmaker ZENITH Debuts Defy Classic Collection In Stores Worldwide

Luxury Swiss watchmaker ZENITH debuts its new Defy Classic collection that launched in Baselworld earlier this year, in retailers and boutiques worldwide.

Luxury Swiss Watchmaker ZENITH Debuts Defy Classic Collection In Stores Worldwide

After launching in Baselworld at the beginning of the year, luxury Swiss watch manufacturer ZENITH‘s high-performance Defy Classic collection, which is both sophisticated and sporty, is now available in retail stores and boutiques worldwide. With its beautiful design and everyday wearability, the collection is perfect for what the brand calls “style-conscious urbanites.”

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Luxury Swiss watchmaker ZENITH debuts its new Defy Classic collection that launched in Baselworld earlier this year, in retailers and boutiques worldwide.

Photo Credit: ZENITH

Though understated in appearance, the new Defy Classic is unique and beautiful, especially with details that include a 41mm lightweight titanium case, a star-themed openworked dial with its visible Manufacture ZENITH automatic Elite 670 base calibre and a cut-out date disc at 6’oclock.

Photo Credit: ZENITH

The watch has over 50 hours of autonomy, a 4Hz oscillating movement and a deep blue-hued minutes ring, which is the exact shade of the brand’s famed, gorgeous 1969 El Primero. The strap version of the watch has the option of rubber coated with alligator leather or an all-rubber version, depending on the owner’s style, as well as an integrated metal bracelet with links.

Photo Credit: ZENITH

Defy Classic Details

  • New Elite skeletonized movement
  • New 41mm brushed titanium case
  • Silicon escape-wheel and lever
  • Elite 670 SK, Automatic movement
  • 11 ½“` (Diameter: 25.60mm) calibre
  • 3.88mm movement thickness
  • 27 jewels
  • 187 components
  • 41mm diameter
  • 10.75mm chickness
  • Transparent sapphire crystal case-back
  • Openworked dial

For more information, please visit the brand’s website.

 

 

 

Adrienne Faurote
Adrienne Faurote
Editor in Chief · Haute Time
As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry & Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.
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