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Zenith Defy Skyline hands-on review
When Zenith unveiled the Defy Skyline at the LVMH Watch Week in early 2022, I was immediately drawn to it. Not only has Zenith completely reimagined the original Defy from the late 60s, but it has also designed a modern steel sports watch that meets the needs of today's watch consumer. A perfect blend of modern lines, the bold design and shape recalls the original Defy released in 1969. With so many integrated sports watches on the market these days, it's great to see a brand like Zenith taking inspiration from some of its early model lines and bringing it to consumers today.
Now, full disclosure, this is not the loan luxury replica watches for this review; I did order it in April 2022, and finally got it on my wrist in October after a 6-month wait. So here's my personal experience with the Zenith Defy Skyline that I've owned and worn for the past few months. During that time, I've literally hit its stride - office work, beaches, snorkeling, surfing, trap shooting, and overseas travel, just to name a few!
How to wear: Defy Skyline is engineered for abrasion resistance. At 41mm in diameter and about 12mm thick, there's almost no lug protrusion thanks to the integrated bracelet and strap (46mm to be exact, 43mm at the taper), it sits flush with the wrist and fits fairly accurately when worn. The display case back means there aren't any discomfort issues on the wrist, and if you have smaller wrists (mine are 17cm in circumference) then the Defy Skyline is a watch you can easily pull off.
The addition of an integrated bracelet means it hugs the wrist well once it is sized, and the quality of the bracelet is very good. One of the criticisms the Chronomaster Sport receives is the quality of the bracelet, and having worn this model; I have to say I agree. However, that's certainly not the case with Defy. It's solidly constructed with a butterfly clasp so it won't accidentally come off your wrist with any knocks. Added screw-in end links add durability, not to mention ease of resizing. With most integrated bracelets of a similar design, fine-tuning isn't possible, so you'll need to adjust the size a bit if you're the type whose wrists expand or contract depending on the weather. When it's tighter, it occasionally catches arm hair, but again, many other bracelets do,replica watches for sale
Want a sportier look? Then, the quick-change strap change system makes it quick and easy to make it look completely different, perfect for warmer weather. Once on the rubber strap, it wears just as well as a bracelet. Zenith has done a great job of designing a beautiful and functional strap that blends perfectly with the case and wrist moldings, not to mention the security and size adjustment capabilities of the deployant clasp with pin buckle. One aspect of some rubber straps that I personally don't like is that they have no visual design elements and look boring. But Zenith has done a great job here with some really nice design queues for the rubber strap, including raising its center to give it some extra support, and then continuing with the 4-point star design from the center of the dial.
The design:
As mentioned earlier, the Defy Skyline is a reimagined design of the original Defy and adds to the already strong Defy lineup. At first glance, the watch looks fairly simple, but it's only when you get down to the details that you start to see the brilliance of this cheap watches for sale.
Starting on the dial, you can see this beautifully crafted inverted 4-point star motif, a visual homage to the historic Zenith 'Double Z' logo from the 1960s. The blue in this version is a pop, and depending on the light, can be anything from a bright cobalt blue to a darker shade in low light. A small, unobtrusive date window sits at 3 o'clock, while large rhodium-plated hour markers and hands stand out against the blue and black dials respectively. One of the reasons I have never been drawn to white dials is that there is not enough contrast between the hands, hour markers and dial on the dial, which is standard on many white dial watches with Superluminova hour markers. Then there is the 1/10th of a second sub-dial. Some people love it; some people hate it. My personal opinion is that this is pretty cool. Why have a 1/10th of a second subdial when you really can't do much with it? Because you can, and that's just Zenith showing off here, with its high-frequency El Primero movement on display in non-chronographs. However, I admit, setting the time accurately can be a problem because while it does have a stop-seconds feature, you can never be sure where it is at any given minute. This is more of an educated guess!
Moving on to the case and bracelet, this is where this watch really shines. And it's all in the little details. Much of the case, bracelet, and bezel are brushed, giving the Defy Skyline an industrial look, complete with sharp lines and angular surfaces. But between all the brushed steel are beautifully polished surfaces that catch the light. On the case, the chamfering of the top and bottom faces of the lugs give the watch a more elegant finish, while around the fixed bezel, the contrast between the brushed steel on top and the polished edges and sides really helps to offset the bezel. When you look closely at the steel bracelet, you'll notice that all center links have sloped polished bevels on the top and bottom,Replica Richard Mille RM 50-03 McLaren
Flip the watch over to reveal the case back giving way to the famous El Primero movement, while this particular movement is not as aesthetically pleasing as the others, it is quite industrial in terms of finishing, the rotor design is in the now famous Zenith star Complete, which adds to the overall appeal of the Defy range, and the Skyline is no exception.
The addition of the quick-change system is also worth mentioning. Zenith is the winner here and includes a matching rubber strap with the purchase. Simply press the button on the bottom of the watch and unfasten one strap, then simply snap each side of the new strap back into place. In total it takes less than 30 seconds to completely change the look and feel of the watch and I absolutely love it. One downside is that this is a proprietary system and only straps or bracelets designed specifically for the Skyline will fit, so at the moment, there are no aftermarket options, and I admit this isn't an issue unique to Zenith.Jacob & Co. Astronomia Casino
move: Zenith equipped the Defy Skyline with an El Primero caliber 3620 beating at 5Hz or 36,000 VpH, allowing it to display a polarized 1/10th of a second sub-dial. Having a power reserve of 60 hours is nothing groundbreaking, but still very respectable, given that many movements on the market today are still around the 48 hour mark - which I feel is sub-par in 2022, no The 5 figure plus price tag should be found in watches that appeal to consumers.
This is a brand new movement specially designed for this model, with a silicon escapement, a tungsten rotor with a star design and an ETAchron fine adjustment, making it a very robust mechanical movement. In the few months I've owned the Defy Skyline, it's held up great times and, at the time of writing, has lost about 30 seconds since resetting it a little over four weeks ago.
In my opinion, the Defy Skyline is one of the best value integrated sports watches on the market right now, at $12,200, it does offer a lot. As mentioned earlier in this post, I've tested the watch for everything from snorkeling in Fiji's coral reefs to surfing the beaches of the Gold Coast to shooting clay targets with traps to my everyday life. running. It didn't miss a beat! Casual yet sporty on the rubber strap, the blue rubber really sets off the blue of the dial, perfect for weekends and day trips. Swap out the steel bracelet and it's ready to wear with a suit, an evening out to dinner (even the occasional watch event!) Of all the watches I've owned, the Defy Skyline has received alike from non-watchers and watchers alike. Plus, as a side note, it's one of the most photogenic mens replica watch around. If you're looking for a piece that's as functional as it is versatile, and can be two different watches in one, the Zenith Defy Skyline is a watch that could make your shortlist for 2023 (if you haven't already ).
Ref: 03.9300.3620/51.I001 Specification: Case: 41mm, 12mm thick and 43mm lug-to-lug taper Case material: Brushed and polished stainless steel Dial: Sunray blue with 4-point star pattern Mirror: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Water resistance: 100 meters with screw-down crown Movement: El Primero 3620 self-winding movement, 26 jewels, 36,000VpH (5Hz) Power reserve: 60 hours Bracelet: One-piece steel bracelet, interchangeable with dial-matching blue rubber straps, with quick-change system