Swiss luxury watch brand ZENITH has released three new boutique exclusive edition models of the DEFY Skyline in 41mm and 36mm with cool Ice Blue dials, alongside a new comprehensive strap service on its online boutique.
Whether vivid blue skies or crystal-clear waters, the bright and cool tones of the newest Boutique Edition of the DEFY Skyline are certainly evocative and invigorating. As a first for a ZENITH Boutique Edition, ZENITH is adding this striking new and exclusive colour in both the original DEFY Skyline in a 41mm steel case as well as its mid-size 36mm counterpart in two versions – with and without diamonds on the bezel.
With the launch of the DEFY Skyline Ice Blue Boutique Editions, ZENITH is also unveiling a new service on its online boutique that allows buyers to conveniently browse and purchase a selection of compatible straps. This service is first being rolled out in Europe, followed by North America and Japan in September.
Deftly melding the past and present of ZENITH’s DEFY collection with architectural lines and reputable robustness, the DEFY Skyline is crafted in an angular steel case with a dodecagonal bezel, directly inspired by the earliest DEFY wristwatches from 1969.
While deep blue tones inspired by the starry night sky have been prominently used in past ZENITH Boutique Editions, the DEFY Skyline proposes a chilled metallic Ice Blue tone with an engraved pattern consisting of four-pointed stars, glistening against the sunray-patterned metallic dial base. In keeping with the visual harmony of the dials, even the date wheels have been fashioned in the same colour as the dial.
Both equipped with ZENITH automatic manufacture movements, the DEFY Skyline Ice Blue Boutique Edition in 41mm is powered by the El Primero 3620 automatic high-frequency calibre, featuring a 1/10th of a second indicator that’s driven directly from the 5Hz escapement. It features a power reserve of approximately 60 hours and is endowed with a stop-second mechanism for precise time-setting.
The smaller 36mm version of the DEFY Skyline Ice Blue Boutique Edition runs on the Elite 670 automatic manufacture movement with an autonomy of 50 hours. Both automatic manufacture calibres feature star-shaped oscillating weights and can be admired through the sapphire display backs.
The DEFY Skyline Boutique Edition is delivered on a steel bracelet with a satin-brushed surface with chamfered and polished edges, seamlessly following the contours of the angular case.
An Ice Blue rubber strap with a starry sky pattern is also provided with a steel folding clasp and can be easily swapped without any tools using the DEFY case’s ingenious quick strap-change mechanism consisting of secure buttons on the back.
The DEFY Skyline Ice Blue Boutique Edition in 41mm is available exclusively on the ZENITH online boutique. The two 36mm versions are available from both physical and online ZENITH boutiques.
Technical details
Model: ZENITH Defy Skyline 41mm Boutique Edition, Reference 03.9300.3620/15.I001
Movement
El Primero 3620 automatic
Frequency: 36’000 VpH – 5Hz
Power reserve: approx. 60 hours
Finishes: Special oscillating weight with satined finishings
Silicon escape-wheel and lever
Functions
Hours and minutes in the centre
1/10th of a second indication at 9 o’clock
Date indication at 3 o’clock
Case
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 41mm
Screwed-in crown
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Dial
Ice blue-toned sunray-patterned
Hour markers: Ruthenium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Ruthenium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Starry sky pattern on the dial
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet
2nd bracelet ice blue rubber with starry sky pattern
Stainless steel folding clasp
Full Interchangeable strap system
Price
8’900 CHF
Model: ZENITH Defy Skyline 36 mm Boutique Edition, Reference 03.9400.670/15.I001
Movement
Elite 670
Frequency: 28 800 VpH (4 Hz)
Power reserve: approx. 50 hours
Finishes: New star-shaped oscillating weight with satined finishings
Functions
Hours and minutes in the centre
Central seconds hand
Date indication at 3 o’clock
Case
Material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 36mm
Screwed-in crown
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Dial
Ice blue-toned sunray-patterned
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Starry sky pattern on the dial
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp
Comes with an ice blue-patterned rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp
Full Interchangeable strap system
Price
8’400 CHF
Model: ZENITH Defy Skyline 36 mm Boutique Edition, Reference 16.9400.670/15.I001
Movement
Calibre Elite 670
Frequency: 28 800 VpH (4 Hz)
Power reserve: approx. 50 hours
Finishes: New star-shaped oscillating weight with satined finishings
Functions
Hours and minutes in the centre
Central seconds hand
Date indication at 3 o’clock
Case
Diameter: 36mm
Stainless steel case
Diamond-set bezel, Carats: ~1.00 cts, 52 VVS brilliant-cut diamonds
Screwed-in crown
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Dial
Ice blue-toned sunray-patterned
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Starry sky pattern on the dial
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp
Comes with an ice blue-patterned rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp
Full Interchangeable strap system
Price
11’900 CHF
