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Zenith · Defy

Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

Chronograph

$14,500
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Case

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

Crystal & dial

Dial colour
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 Chronograph42mm

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Owners widely praise the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph for its excellent finishing, integrated-bracelet design, and comfortable wearability, with some specifically noting its 100m water resistance and 42mm case size are well-executed. The dial's starry pattern and light reflection are frequently highlighted as attractive features, and the 1/10th-second indicator is seen by some as a cool complication. However, opinions are divided on the dial's finishing, with some finding the star pattern's interruption around other elements amateurish, and the 1/10th-second subdial is considered by some reviewers to render the running seconds useless. Some owners find the bracelet's first link rigid and the watch's lug-to-lug distance challenging for smaller or flatter wrists, and one reviewer felt the 42mm case was too large and flashy. The Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph is seen by some as a great value, especially on the grey market, while others find its pricing steep.

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