The Zenith Defy Lab: A Spectacular Reinvention of Mechanical Timekeeping That Stands Apart

Back in 2017, Zenith introduced a piece of horology that left admirers in awe: the Defy Lab. What makes this watch stand out is the unique ultra-high frequency movement that beats at an impressive 15Hz, achieved by a novel design of a one-piece oscillator made from monocrystalline silicon, displacing the conventional ‘sprung balance’.

This innovative high-frequency mechanism is believed to be ten times more precise, with an accuracy of 0.3 seconds per day, than a typical chronometer. Remarkably, this precision is retained for 95% of the watch’s power reserve. Another noteworthy point is that the Defy Lab boasts fewer parts than a conventional mechanical watch and requires no lubrication, ensuring the timepiece needs considerably less maintenance.

Thus, Zenith’s Defy Lab, with its groundbreaking innovation and robust design, continues to captivate the horological fraternity with its promise of unprecedented precision, durability, and mechanical prowess.