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NEW: Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic
By: Dale Vito - March 30 2023
Introducing the Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic!
For 2023, the Zenith Defy Skyline is reimagined in black ceramic with a matching black dial. And the result is rather striking! The original 2022 Zenith Defy Skyline already was a modern take on the original Defy A3642 of 1969, but the 2023 49.9300.3620/21.I001 takes things to another level. The high-tech ceramic case and matching bracelet give the Skyline a unique aura. It's brilliant, bold and sleek. It's much harder than traditional metals as well, making this watch highly resistant to scratches and visible signs of wear. The black dial -with a patern revisiting the brand's four-pointed star- completes the dark and mysterious look.
Like the original, the 2023 Zenith Defy Skyline is powered by caliber El Primero 3620. This self-winding movement is based on the architecture of the earlier El Primero 3600 1/10th of a second chronograph. It has an unusual function: the small seconds hand at 9:00 makes one rotation every 10 seconds. This hand is driven directly from the escapement. This beats at 5Hz (36’000 VpH), thus making it a “natural” fraction-of-a-second indication. It is also endowed with a stop-second mechanism for precise time-setting. The movement can be seen through the see-through case back.
In addition to the ceramic bracelet, the 2023 Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic is delivered with a second strap in black rubber.
Check out the Zenith Defy Skyline and other 2023 novelties in our eBoutique. Scroll down for full technical details.
For 2023, the Zenith Defy Skyline is reimagined in black ceramic with a matching black dial. And the result is rather striking! The original 2022 Zenith Defy Skyline already was a modern take on the original Defy A3642 of 1969, but the 2023 49.9300.3620/21.I001 takes things to another level. The high-tech ceramic case and matching bracelet give the Skyline a unique aura. It's brilliant, bold and sleek. It's much harder than traditional metals as well, making this watch highly resistant to scratches and visible signs of wear. The black dial -with a patern revisiting the brand's four-pointed star- completes the dark and mysterious look.
Like the original, the 2023 Zenith Defy Skyline is powered by caliber El Primero 3620. This self-winding movement is based on the architecture of the earlier El Primero 3600 1/10th of a second chronograph. It has an unusual function: the small seconds hand at 9:00 makes one rotation every 10 seconds. This hand is driven directly from the escapement. This beats at 5Hz (36’000 VpH), thus making it a “natural” fraction-of-a-second indication. It is also endowed with a stop-second mechanism for precise time-setting. The movement can be seen through the see-through case back.
In addition to the ceramic bracelet, the 2023 Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic is delivered with a second strap in black rubber.
Check out the Zenith Defy Skyline and other 2023 novelties in our eBoutique. Scroll down for full technical details.
Technical Details Zenith Defy Skyline
- References: 49.9300.3620/21.I001 (black dial)
- Key points: El Primero 3-hand watch. Black ceramic case and bracelet. High frequency indication : 1/10th of a second subdial at 9 o'clock. Silicon escape-wheel and lever. Starry sky pattern on the dial. 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 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: Black-toned sunburst-patterned
- Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
- Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
- Bracelet & Buckle: Black Ceramic bracelet and folding clasp. Comes with a additional rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp.
