ZENITH – DEFY Classic Mykonos Blue Ceramic Edition

ZENITH – DEFY Classic Mykonos Blue Ceramic Automatic Special Edition

Zenith celebrates the arrival of summer in Europe with a special edition of the DEFY Classic made exclusively for Zenith’s Greek retailer GOFAS, the DEFY Classic Mykonos Edition.

Mykonos is without a doubt one of the most coveted summer destinations. Just like Zenith, the Greek island on the Aegean Sea seamlessly melds history and tradition with forward-thinking modernism. To celebrate the uniquely upbeat spirit of Mykonos, Zenith has created a special rendition of its DEFY Classic for its retailer in Greece, GOFAS, in a Limited Edition of only 25 pieces.

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The faceted DEFY Classic case, measuring 41mm in diameter, is made of blue ceramic. Besides its superlative performance properties such as hardness and high scratch-resistance, the deep blue color is embedded in the material and is not just a superficial layer. With its mix of polished satin-brushed and micro-blasted matte surfaces, the case amplifies the futuristic lines of the DEFY Classic.

Recalling the colors of the Greek flag while remaining inherently Zenith, the open dial brings forth a mix of blue, white and silvery tones that create a sense of harmonic visual depth against a contemporary architectural backdrop. For the Mykonos Edition, the central star element of the open dial is fashioned in the same blue tone as the case, while the central seconds hand with a star-shaped counterweight is painted in white exceptionally for this special series. The raised flange ring is also white, with blue markers and applied rhodium indexes filled with blue SuperLumiNova, just like the faceted hands.

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Visible through the dial as well as the case back, the DEFY Classic Mykonos Edition’s movement is a modern remake of Zenith’s staple automatic movement, the Elite. With a skeleton execution of the main plate, bridges and even the date wheel, the Elite calibre’s modernism extends beyond just aesthetics, featuring a silicon escape-wheel and lever offering precision at a frequency of 28,800 VpH (4 Hz). When fully wound, the automatic Elite movement provides a minimum power reserve of 50 hours. Keeping with the Mykonian theme of this exclusive edition, the sapphire display on the back of the case is emblazoned with the silhouette of Mykonos’ iconic white windmills that have become a symbol of the unique island.

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For the perfect finishing touch to the summery Mykonos theme of this special series, the DEFY Classic Mykonos Edition comes on a special strap developed just for this series, featuring a white rubber backing with a blue central element featuring a pattern inspired by the pavements of Mykonos’ cobbled streets.

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A second strap is also delivered with watch, in textured white rubber. The double folding Titanium buckle also features a touch of blue with a blue ceramic element on the buckle head. Whether soaking up the sun on a sandy Mykonian beach or dancing the night away, the DEFY Classic Mykonos edition, limited to 25 pieces and available exclusively at GOFAS, is a compelling choice for summer adventures.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:  DEFY Classic Mykonos Blue Ceramic Edition

Reference: 49.9004.670/51.R599

KEY POINTS

• Elite skeletonised movement
• NEW 41mm Blue Ceramic case
• Silicon escape-wheel and lever

MOVEMENT
Elite 670 SK, Automatic
Calibre: 11 ½``` (Diameter: 25.60mm)
Frequency: 28,800 VpH (4 Hz)
Movement thickness: 3.88mm
Components: 187
Jewels: 27
Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
Finishing: Special oscillating weight with satin-brushed finish
FUNCTIONS
Hours and minutes in the centre
Central seconds hand
Date indication at 6 o’clock
CASE
Material: Blue Ceramic
Diameter: 41mm
Diameter opening: 32.5mm
Thickness: 10.75mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Special transparent sapphire crystal adorned with a special Mykonos logo
Water-resistance: 10 ATM
DIAL & HANDS
Blue Openworked
Hour-markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Blue Super-LumiNova®
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Blue Super-LumiNova®
STRAP & BUCKLE
Strap: Special white rubber strap with blue “Mykonos pavement” pattern effect
It additionally comes with a white rubber strap (27.00.2218.792)
Buckle: Titanium double folding clasp with blue ceramic buckle head

EDITION
Limited Edition - Only of 25 pieces

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Hermes – ARCEAU Petite Lune

Hermès – ARCEAU Petite Lune 38mm Steel

Within its elegant 38 mm steel case, polished or set with 70 diamonds, the Arceau Petite Lune watch conceals various playful and singular details. The sparkling white dial sprinkled with pearl grey numerals features a mischievous Moon that appears to have escaped from a Hermès silk scarf. Classicism tinged with whimsical fancy that naturally draws the gaze.

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Within its elegant 38 mm steel case, polished or set with 70 diamonds, the Arceau Petite Lune watch conceals various playful and singular details. The sparkling white dial sprinkled with pearl grey numerals features a mischievous Moon that appears to have escaped from a Hermès silk scarf. Classicism tinged with whimsical fancy that naturally draws the gaze.

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The pure lines of the Arceau Petite Lune watch are dotted with creative – and recreational – elements. The «rotating» pearly grey Arabic numerals punctuate an opalescent sparkling dial, swept over by cut-out hands. Standing out clearly against this gleaming lunar background is the disc symbolically depicting the radiant face of the moon. This impish heavenly body, designed by the Franco-German artist Édouard Baribeaud for the Hermès scarf named «Acte III, Scène I, la Clairière...», is freely inspired by Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Hovering between fanciful and rigorous facets, the Arceau Petite Lune watch is powered by the Manufacture Hermès H1837 self-winding movement complete with moon phase module, driving displays of the hours, minutes, date at 6 o’clock and moon phases between 10 and 11 o’clock.

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Topped by a mirror-polished bezel or set with a row of diamonds, its round 38 mm case in mirror-polished steel with a sapphire crystal caseback is complemented by a brightly coloured palette of alligator straps secured by a pin buckle and crafted by the Hermès Horloger artisans, as are the case and dial.
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Technical Specifications

Model: ARCEAU Petite Lune

 

 
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MOVEMENT
Hermes Manufacture movement H1837
Mechanical self-winding movement, crafted in Switzerland
MODULE
Small Moon module
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, date at 6 o’clock, moon phase at 10.30
CASE
Henri d’Origny (1978)
Large Model (GM), 38 mm, round
316L steel case, with or without setting of 💎 70 diamonds (0.81 ct)
Anti-glare sapphire crystal and caseback
DIAL
Sparkly white dial. Pearl-grey powdered transferred Arabic
numerals and minutes track. Moon-phase indicator with blue
background and rhodiumplated decoration. Rhodium-plated,
openworked handsBUCKLE
316L steel pin buckle, 17 mm

INTERCHANGEABLE BRACELET

• Matt etoupe alligator
• Matt chantilly alligator
• Polished ultraviolet alligator
• Polished sapphire blue alligator
• Polished black alligator
• Polished elephant grey alligator
• Polished raspberry alligator
• Polished orange alligator
• Polished ember alligator
• Polished blackcurrant alligator

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katy.jolidon@montre-hermes.ch
+41 (0)32 366 71 00
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