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The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 is a luxury skeleton watch with a black leather strap, black bezel, visible gears, and urban design elements accented in blue, red, and white on the dial.
Zenith Defy El Primero 21: a black luxury wristwatch with a textured leather strap, star emblem clasp, transparent case back showcasing the mechanical movement, and signature high-frequency chronograph for precise urban design.
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Side view of the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 wristwatch with a black leather strap, showcasing its crown and detailed stitching—a seamless blend of Zenith’s high-frequency chronograph tech and modern urban style.
The Zenith Defy El Primero 21, a black luxury skeleton watch with visible mechanical movement, high-frequency chronograph, black leather strap, and blue accents, rests on a dark textured surface near leather, exuding urban sophistication.
The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 features a black skeletonized dial with visible gears, high-frequency chronograph, and a black leather strap, displaying intricate mechanical details.
Close-up of Zenith Defy El Primero 21, a black skeleton-style wristwatch with visible gears, high-frequency chronograph subdials, and luminous hands, highlighting its intricate mechanical details.
Someone is wearing a Zenith Defy El Primero 21 wristwatch featuring a dark skeleton-style design, black strap, and a visible high-frequency chronograph movement on their left wrist.
The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 is a luxury skeleton watch with a black leather strap, black bezel, visible gears, and urban design elements accented in blue, red, and white on the dial.
Zenith Defy El Primero 21: a black luxury wristwatch with a textured leather strap, star emblem clasp, transparent case back showcasing the mechanical movement, and signature high-frequency chronograph for precise urban design.
Close-up of the back of the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 wristwatch, showcasing its high-frequency chronograph movement and star-shaped rotor through a transparent case back, embodying Zenith’s bold urban design.
Side view of the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 wristwatch with a black leather strap, showcasing its crown and detailed stitching—a seamless blend of Zenith’s high-frequency chronograph tech and modern urban style.
The Zenith Defy El Primero 21, a black luxury skeleton watch with visible mechanical movement, high-frequency chronograph, black leather strap, and blue accents, rests on a dark textured surface near leather, exuding urban sophistication.
The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 features a black skeletonized dial with visible gears, high-frequency chronograph, and a black leather strap, displaying intricate mechanical details.
Close-up of Zenith Defy El Primero 21, a black skeleton-style wristwatch with visible gears, high-frequency chronograph subdials, and luminous hands, highlighting its intricate mechanical details.
Someone is wearing a Zenith Defy El Primero 21 wristwatch featuring a dark skeleton-style design, black strap, and a visible high-frequency chronograph movement on their left wrist.
The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 is a luxury skeleton watch with a black leather strap, black bezel, visible gears, and urban design elements accented in blue, red, and white on the dial.
Zenith Defy El Primero 21: a black luxury wristwatch with a textured leather strap, star emblem clasp, transparent case back showcasing the mechanical movement, and signature high-frequency chronograph for precise urban design.
Close-up of the back of the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 wristwatch, showcasing its high-frequency chronograph movement and star-shaped rotor through a transparent case back, embodying Zenith’s bold urban design.
Side view of the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 wristwatch with a black leather strap, showcasing its crown and detailed stitching—a seamless blend of Zenith’s high-frequency chronograph tech and modern urban style.
The Zenith Defy El Primero 21, a black luxury skeleton watch with visible mechanical movement, high-frequency chronograph, black leather strap, and blue accents, rests on a dark textured surface near leather, exuding urban sophistication.
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Zenith Defy El Primero 21

49.9000.9004/78.R582 44 mm
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Regular price $14,000
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Details

Defy El Primero 21 – Where style pops and individuality reigns Bold urban design meets unprecedented function Presented in a unique 44mm black ceramic DEFY case Open worked dial Driven by an El Primero 21 automatic high-frequency chronograph for unmatched performance, with a 50 hour power reserve WHERE STYLE POPS AND INDIVIDUALITY REIGNS Step into the urban world of the Defy El Primero 21 collection- a symphony of precision, bold designs and a playful burst of colours that redefine individuality. Tell your unique story and elevate your style with timeless pieces designed for the modern world. Beyond its striking aesthetics, the Defy El Primero 21 collection boasts unparalleled precision and engineering you can rely on. SLEEK AND URBAN DESIGN MEET UNPARALLELED ENGINEERING Dare to be different with the Defy 21, enwrapped in a light, yet rugged, 44mm black ceramic DEFY case with a durable black rubber strap. With a geometric open worked dial, championing the epitome of horology mechanics, forge your own path with this sleek and modern design. The true essence of this model lies within the unmatched performance mechanics, powered by a state of the art El Primero 21 1/100th chronograph, the culmination of over 50 years of striving for perfection. This watch features two independent high-frequency escapements beating at 50Hz for the chronograph function and 5Hz for timekeeping. With a 50 hour power reserve, this model is at the peak of modern horology design, with unmatched performance within the Defy 21 collection.

General

Condition

New

Brand

Zenith

Reference

49.9000.9004/78.R582

Product Code

17640671

Power Reserve

50 Hours Approx

Features

Deployment clasp
Automatic movement
Waterproof

Case

Case Size

44 mm

Case Depth

14 mm

Case Shape

Round

Case Material

Ceramic

Bezel Material

Ceramic

Bezel Color

Black

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial

Dial Color

Grey

Dial Texture

Skeleton

Dial Markers

Baton

Stone Set

Yes

Movement

Type

Auto

Bracelet

Type

Strap

Stone Set

No

Buckle

Deployment