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Zenith · Defy

Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

Chronograph

$14,500Stock unknown

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Case

Diameter
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Dial color
Black

Movement

Beat rate
36,000 vph
Power reserve
60h
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Chronograph

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Defy Skyline collection · 4 watches

Defy Extreme Diver
Defy Extreme Diver42.5mm
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Defy Revival A364337mm
Defy Skyline Chronograph
Defy Skyline Chronograph42mm

3 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph for its excellent case and bracelet finishing, integrated-bracelet design, and comfortable wearability, with many finding the 42mm case fits well on wrists around 6.5-7 inches. The watch's depth and character in varying light, along with its discreet pushers and quick-change strap mechanism, are also frequently highlighted. However, some owners find the 1/10th-second sub-dial a distracting and useless complication, and a few critique the dial layout's asymmetry and the star pattern's interruption. Opinions are split on the watch's value, with some finding the pricing steep while others consider it a great value, especially on the gray market. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph highly for its striking design and quality finishing, despite some reservations about the dial layout and the 1/10th-second sub-dial.

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