A dazzling interplay of color and high-beat movement. Zenith's new "Defy 21 Chroma II" | ZENITH
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September 13, 2023

A dazzling interplay of color and high-beat movement. Zenith's new "Defy 21 Chroma II" | ZENITH

ZENITH

Zenith's Most Colorful Timepiece Yet: The New Defy 21 Chroma II Arrives

Zenith has unveiled two new additions to its Defy collection, embodying the manufacture's modern and edgy design ethos.

Text by OGASAWARA Nami

Two Striking Limited Editions in White and Black Ceramic

When Zenith first introduced the limited edition Defy 21 Chroma at LVMH Watch Week in 2022, its unexpected and bold use of color, born from a truly original concept, quickly captured attention.
Now, Zenith has reimagined this creative approach to craft two Defy 21 Chroma II models. Even within the realm of the world's most innovative high-frequency chronographs, they have succeeded in establishing a unique style through uninhibited color expression. The two limited editions, crafted from black and white ceramic, not only differ in material but also interpret the same color spectrum with distinct tones.
The black ceramic model features primary colors as its base tone, while the white ceramic model is accented with a brighter tone, emphasizing blues and pinks.
A dazzling interplay of color and high-beat movement. Zenith's new "Defy 21 Chroma II" | ZENITH
The ceramic case reflects a refracted rainbow that extends uniformly across the openworked dial, hands, and movement, creating a perfect gradient of color. The colors applied to the markers and the 1/100th of a second scale extend beyond the dial to the exterior of the case, and even the stitching on the rubber strap is designed to match the dial's color scheme.
A dazzling interplay of color and high-beat movement. Zenith's new "Defy 21 Chroma II" | ZENITH
The openworked dial reveals chronograph counters that match the case color, with a specially decorated movement gleaming beneath. The bridges, finished in different metallic colors and aligned with the dial markers' gradient, further enhance the exquisite beauty.
Furthermore, the case back features a transparent design, revealing the El Primero 9004 high-frequency automatic chronograph movement, which boasts exceptional performance and precision with its unique architecture, capable of measuring 1/100th of a second.
A dazzling interplay of color and high-beat movement. Zenith's new "Defy 21 Chroma II" | ZENITH
The white ceramic model is available in a limited edition of 500 pieces at Zenith boutiques worldwide, online boutiques, and select authorized Zenith retailers. The black ceramic model is also limited to 500 pieces and available at authorized Zenith retailers.
A dazzling interplay of color and high-beat movement. Zenith's new "Defy 21 Chroma II" | ZENITH
A dazzling interplay of color and high-beat movement. Zenith's new "Defy 21 Chroma II" | ZENITH
Defy 21 Chroma II
Movement | El Primero 9004
Frequency | 36,000 VPH - 5 Hz (timekeeping), 360,000 VPH - 50 Hz (chronograph)
Power Reserve | Over 50 hours (timekeeping), approx. 50 minutes (chronograph)
Functions | Hours and minutes at the center. Small seconds at 9 o'clock. 1/100th of a second chronograph: chronograph pointer at the center, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, 60-second counter at 6 o'clock, chronograph power reserve indication at 12 o'clock (approx. 50 minutes)
Finishing | Bridges with "Rainbow" PVD coating + Special blue rotor with satin finish
Materials | Matte white ceramic - Matte black ceramic
Water Resistance | 10 ATM
Case | 44mm
Crystal | Flat sapphire glass with double-sided anti-reflective coating
Dial | White openworked - Black openworked
Hour Markers | Rhodium-plated, faceted, coated with colored lacquer
Hands | Rhodium-plated, faceted, coated with colored lacquer
Strap & Buckle | White rubber strap with rainbow stitching - Black rubber strap with rainbow stitching, with titanium double folding clasp
Price | ¥1,991,000 (incl. tax)
Contact

LVMH Watch & Jewelry Japan Zenith
Tel. 03-3575-5861
https://www.zenith-watches.com/ja_jp

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