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Zenith Unveils Defy Skyline Sapphire At Newly Opened Cyprus Boutique
Luxferity, 18.09.2023
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During the inauguration of ZENITH’s first boutique in Cyprus last night, the Manufacture presented the dazzlingly blue DEFY Skyline Sapphire, its latest boutique-exclusive edition.
As part of ZENITH’s expanding presence to serve its customers around the globe more personally and immerse them in the Manufacture’s unique world, ZENITH is delighted to announce its first boutique in Southern Europe, on the island nation of Cyprus. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by friend of the brand DJ Carl Cox, who put on a special performance for guests in attendance. The opening of the new Cyprus boutique was the perfect occasion to present the latest boutique-exclusive edition, the DEFY Skyline Sapphire.
A modern successor to the very first ZENITH DEFY wristwatch model from 1969, the DEFY Skyline seamlessly merges the past and present with bold architectural lines and unwavering robustness that have become hallmarks of the line. While deep blue tones inspired by the starry night sky have become a signature of many ZENITH Boutique Editions, the DEFY Skyline Sapphire doubles down with brilliant gem-setting. The steel dodecagonal bezel is set with 45 baguette-cut blue sapphires, further embellishing the metallic blue dial with a four-pointed star geometric pattern. It comes on an integrated steel bracelet, with a blue patterned rubber strap also provided to make the most of the case’s ingenious quick strap-change mechanism that requires no tools.
The DEFY Skyline Sapphire in 41mm is powered by the El Primero 3620 automatic high-frequency calibre, featuring a 1/10th of a second indicator that’s driven directly from the 5Hz escapement. It features a power reserve of approximately 60 hours and is endowed with a stop-second mechanism for precise time-setting.
To which ZENITH CEO Julien Tornare added, “We’re so thrilled to be opening our first boutique in Cyprus by presenting this exceptional piece. Blue has a deep meaning for ZENITH, and we wanted to do something special and a little unexpected for this Boutique Edition of the DEFY Skyline. The majestic blue tones from the sapphires really enhance the night sky effect of the dial and the unique shape of bezel. With the Mediterranean in the backdrop, we couldn’t be happier to unveil it here!”
The DEFY Skyline Sapphire is available exclusively from ZENITH physical and online boutiques around the world.
- DEFY SKYLINE
Reference: 16.9300.3620/51.I001)
Key points: El Primero 3-hand watch. High frequency indication: 1/10th of a second subdial at 9 o'clock. Silicon escape-wheel and lever. Starry sky pattern on the dial. Screwed-in crown. Full Interchangeable strap system.
Movement: El Primero 3620
Frequency 36’000 VpH – 5Hz
Power reserve: approximately 60 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. 1/10th of a second indication at 9 o'clock. Date indication at 3 o'clock.
Finishes: Special oscillating weight with satined finishings.
Price: 26900 CHF
Material: Stainless steel with blue baguette sapphires-set bezel.
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Case: 41mm
Crystal: Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Dial: Blue-toned sunray-patterned
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Bracelet & Buckle: Stainless steel bracelet and folding clasp. Comes with a blue rubber strap with starry sky pattern and folding clasp.
