Zenith - Defy 21 Ultrablue

The new Zenith Defy 21 Ultrablue ref. 97.9001.9004/81.R946 has a price of CHF 13,400. Zenith novelties 2021. El Primero chronograph.

Zenith keeps enriching its Defy 21 collection with models that highlight the concept of high-frequency precision in a 1/100th of a second chronograph.

The latest interpretation, the Defy 21 Ultrablue, has been developed around the tones of deep indigo and electric blue.

Equipped with a fluted crown and rectangular chronograph pushers, the 44 mm x 14.50 mm case is crafted from titanium with a matte sandblasted finish that brings out its darker metallic nuances while absorbing much of the light that hits its surface. 

The openworked dial features slightly overlapping closed chronograph counters, finished in a grey tone that matches the deep grey of the case with contrasting white markings for enhanced legibility. 

The white-tipped central 1/100th of a second chronograph hand makes a complete revolution above the dial in one second. 

The El Primero 9004 automatic movement  is decorated with a blue coloured main plate that creates a striking contrast with the  grey of the counters. Fast beating at the frequency of 5 hz (36,000 vibrations per hour), it offers 50 hours of power reserve.

The transparent sapphire crystal caseback reveals the star-shaped blue-coloured oscillating weight with satined finishings.

Featuring a blue cordura-effect rubber insert with tone-matching stitching, the black rubber strap is secured to the wrist by a microblasted titanium double folding clasp.

Water resistant to 100 metres / 330 feet, the new Zenith Defy 21 Ultrablue ref. 97.9001.9004/81.R946 has a price of CHF 13,400. zenith-watches.com