Zenith Defy Chronograph USM TimeForArt Unique Piece
Zenith has created a unique Defy Chronograph for the TimeForArt auction, a charity event supporting contemporary art. This piece is a collaboration with USM Modular Furniture, building on their previous colorful designs but adopting a more subdued aesthetic with a mirror-polished dial and subtle color accents.
- Unique piece for TimeForArt auction
- Collaboration with USM Modular Furniture
- Features El Primero 400 movement
- Auction date: December 5, 2026
The watch is a unique piece created for the TimeForArt auction, a benefit for contemporary art and artists.
This collaboration with USM Modular Furniture follows a 2025 partnership on colorful Defy Chronograph models, drawing inspiration from USM's Haller modular system.
The design features a compact 37mm stainless-steel case, octagonal geometry, a fourteen-sided bezel, and a stainless-steel ladder bracelet.
A miniature USM Haller ball joint is incorporated into the tip of the chronograph seconds hand as a subtle nod to the furniture system.
The dial is mirror-polished, a shift from previous bold colors, with USM's signature colors (Golden Yellow, Pure Orange, Green, Gentian Blue) used on the chronograph counters and periphery.
The El Primero 400 movement beats at 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz) and offers a 55-hour power reserve.
Accompanying the watch is a one-of-a-kind mirrored USM Haller sideboard with storage for 24 watches.
100% of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the Swiss Institute.