ZENITH – DEFY 21 El Primero ULTRAVIOLET Titanium 44 - 2020
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ENITH EXPLORES A NEW SPECTRUM OF COLOUR WITH THE FIRST VIOLET CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT: DEFY 21 ULTRAVIOLET
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If all the colours that our eyes can perceive are to be considered as frequencies of visible light, then violet has the highest frequency of them all, beyond which is invisible ultraviolet light. It was only natural to pair this intense, energetic colour with the highest-frequency chronograph in regular production, the DEFY 21.
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In past centuries, violet was coveted as the most sought-after colour dye for garments, the production of which was a closely held secret by certain civilizations such as the Phoenicians.
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Its rarity and compelling beauty made it the stuff of royalty. Today, violet tones portray a sense of daring, confidence and whimsy, from sports cars to bespoke tailoring. Yet in the world of watchmaking, violet remains a rarity.
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A world-first in watchmaking, Zenith has treated an automatic chronograph movement in the regal, opulent tones of violet.
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Not just any chronograph, Zenith chose its revolutionary 1/100thof a second El Primero 21 chronograph calibre beating at an incredible frequency of 50Hz as the canvas for this visually and mechanically striking creation.
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Visible through the open dial, which features three grey chronograph registers and a grey flange ring, the vibrant violet movement is accentuated by the DEFY 21’s uniquely avant-garde movement conception and design with open, angular bridges.
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A white-tipped central 1/100th of a second chronograph hand makes a complete revolution above the dial in one second.
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Besides the DEFY 21 El Primero 50th Anniversary edition, which was only available as a box-set with two other watches, the DEFY 21 Ultraviolet is the first stand-alone DEFY 21 with an open dial paired with closed chronograph counters.
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Allowing the purple-treated bridges of the movement to truly stand out while providing a more striking contrast, the faceted 44mm case of the DEFY is given an entirely matte sandblasted finish, bringing out the darker metallic nuances of titanium.
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Complementing the tones of the open movement, which can shift from warm violet to cool purple tones, the black rubber strap features a violet insert that mimics the look of woven textile.
Zenith exists to inspire individuals to pursue their dreams and make them come true – against all odds. Since its establishment in 1865, Zenith became the first watch manufacture in the modern sense of the term, and its watches have accompanied extraordinary figures that dreamt big and strived to achieve the impossible – from Louis Blériot’s history-making flight across the English Channel to Felix Baumgartner’s record-setting stratospheric free-fall jump.
With innovation as its guiding star, Zenith features exceptional in-house developed and manufactured movements in all its watches. From the first automatic chronograph, the El Primero, to the fastest chronograph with a 1/100th of a second precision, the El Primero 21, as well as the Inventor that reinvents the regulating organ by replacing the 30+ components with a single monolithic element, the manufacture is always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Zenith has been shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking since 1865, accompanying those who dare to challenge themselves and break barriers. The time to reach your star is now.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Collection: DEFY
Model: DEFY 21 ULTRAVIOLET
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Reference: 97.9001.9004/80.R922
Additional name Defy 21 ULTRAVIOLET
Unique Violet 1/100th of a second chronograph movement.
Exclusive dynamic signature of one rotation per second.
1 escapement for the Watch (36,000 VpH - 5 Hz)
1 escapement for the Chronograph (360,000 VpH - 50 Hz).
Special linear power reserve indicator.
TIME LAB Chronometer certified.
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MOVEMENT
Calibre: El Primero 9004, Automatic
Chronometer-certified by TIME LAB
Violet colored main plate on movement
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Dual regulating organ:
Components: 293
Jewels: 53
Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
Finishes: Oscillating weight with violet colore
FUNCTIONS
Hours and minutes in the centre.
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Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
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Its rarity and compelling beauty made it the stuff of royalty. Today, violet tones portray a sense of daring, confidence and whimsy, from sports cars to bespoke tailoring. Yet in the world of watchmaking, violet remains a rarity.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
A world-first in watchmaking, Zenith has treated an automatic chronograph movement in the regal, opulent tones of violet.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Not just any chronograph, Zenith chose its revolutionary 1/100thof a second El Primero 21 chronograph calibre beating at an incredible frequency of 50Hz as the canvas for this visually and mechanically striking creation.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Visible through the open dial, which features three grey chronograph registers and a grey flange ring, the vibrant violet movement is accentuated by the DEFY 21’s uniquely avant-garde movement conception and design with open, angular bridges.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
A white-tipped central 1/100th of a second chronograph hand makes a complete revolution above the dial in one second.
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
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ZENITH: TIME TO REACH YOUR STAR
Zenith exists to inspire individuals to pursue their dreams and make them come true – against all odds. Since its establishment in 1865, Zenith became the first watch manufacture in the modern sense of the term, and its watches have accompanied extraordinary figures that dreamt big and strived to achieve the impossible – from Louis Blériot’s history-making flight across the English Channel to Felix Baumgartner’s record-setting stratospheric free-fall jump.
With innovation as its guiding star, Zenith features exceptional in-house developed and manufactured movements in all its watches. From the first automatic chronograph, the El Primero, to the fastest chronograph with a 1/100th of a second precision, the El Primero 21, as well as the Inventor that reinvents the regulating organ by replacing the 30+ components with a single monolithic element, the manufacture is always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Zenith has been shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking since 1865, accompanying those who dare to challenge themselves and break barriers. The time to reach your star is now.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Collection: DEFY
Model: DEFY 21 ULTRAVIOLET
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Reference: 97.9001.9004/80.R922
Additional name Defy 21 ULTRAVIOLET
Unique Violet 1/100th of a second chronograph movement.
Exclusive dynamic signature of one rotation per second.
1 escapement for the Watch (36,000 VpH - 5 Hz)
1 escapement for the Chronograph (360,000 VpH - 50 Hz).
Special linear power reserve indicator.
TIME LAB Chronometer certified.
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Calibre: El Primero 9004, Automatic
Chronometer-certified by TIME LAB
Violet colored main plate on movement
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- one for timekeeping (36,000 vph or 5Hz),
- one for the chronograph (360,000 vph or 50Hz)
Components: 293
Jewels: 53
Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
Finishes: Oscillating weight with violet colore
FUNCTIONS
Hours and minutes in the centre.
1/100th of a second chronograph functions.
- Chronograph power-reserve indication at 12 o'clock.
- Small seconds at 9 o'clock,
- Central chronograph hand,
- 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock,
- 60-second counter at 6 o'clock
Material: Microblasted Titanium
Dimeter: 44 mm
Thickness: 15.60 mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 10 ATM
DIAL & HANDS
Dial: Special open dial with grey closed chronograph registers
Hour-markers: rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova®SLN C1
Hands: rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova®SLNC1
STRAPS & BUCKLES
Strap: Violet fabric effect strap.
Buckle: Microblasted titanium double folding clasp
Price 13.400 CHF
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Press Release - 2020
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