Defy Skyline Chronograph – 160th Anniversary

• Limited Edition: Individually numbered out of 160
• Case: Blue Ceramic
• Size: 42 mm x 12.7 mm
• Movement: El Primero 3600 automatic 1/10th of a second chronograph
• Function: Hours and minutes in the centre. 1/10th of a second Chronograph. Date indication at 4:30 o’clock. Stop-second mechanism.
• Power Reserve: approximately 60 hrs.
• Water Resistance: 100 m
• Dial: Blue-toned sunray starry sky pattern
• Caseback: sapphire crystal
• Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super Lumi nova SLN C1
• Strap/Bracelet: Interchangeable strap system - Comes with 2 straps: Blue ceramic bracelet with a double folding clasp and blue rubber strap with steel folding clasp.

The DEFY Skyline Chronograph is a contemporary successor to the 1969 DEFY—a robust and daring model distinguished by its architectural case and multi-faceted bezel. Since its introduction in 2024, the collection has been offered in various steel versions. Now, in celebration of the brand’s 160th anniversary, it is crafted entirely in ceramic, featuring ZENITH’s signature blue. The deep hue of the faceted 42 mm case and bracelet is echoed on the dial, adorned with an engraved geometric motif inspired by the brand’s four-pointed star.

The DEFY Skyline Chronograph features a 1/10th of a second chronograph. This mechanical feat is the result of the El Primero 3600 calibre’s high-frequency rate of 5Hz (36’000 vibrations per hour), visible through the display back. Its open star-shaped oscillating weight with bidirectional winding efficiently provides a power reserve of 60 hours. The movement, visible through the sapphire case back, features a satin-brushed oscillating weight engraved with a “160th Anniversary” inscription. 

The DEFY Skyline has a quick strap-change mechanism integrated directly into the case, allowing for effortless versatility without requiring any tools. With the simple push of a button, the three-link steel bracelet can be swapped with the supplied star-patterned rubber strap with steel folding buckle.