Bringing Light to Darkness: Meet the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph in Unmissable Black Ceramic

Zenith’s charm lies within their ability to flawlessly produce both high-calibre modern timepieces and vintage-inspired watches irresistible to collectors. Being an established Swiss brand boasting numerous historical time instruments, it would have been easy for Zenith to rely heavily on remakes, but the brand continually indulges in innovation, shattering design and material boundaries. The Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph, crafted entirely from black ceramic, is a vibrant testimony to their dedication towards pushing horological standards.

Regarded as Zenith’s flagship, the Defy collection never ceases to amaze. The Defy Skyline Chronograph, distinguished by a unique blend of bold, angular cases, is exemplary of the brand’s avant-garde watchmaking. This black ceramic chronograph is characterized by a mix of brushed and polished surfaces and boasts an exceptionally light build, proving to be an enchanting must-have.

What sets the Defy Skyline apart is the star motif on their dials. Four-pointed stars, neatly arranged, draw the eye, with Zenith’s five-pointed star elevated and polished above the brand’s name. A gradient dial, varying from bright grey to a darker edge, accompanies the starry theme. A sloped black tachymeter measures the 1/10 seconds and the chronograph hand swiftly traces its path, all beautifully backlighted by Super-LumiNova, promising a radiant glow even in dark. The impressive in-house automatic El Primero 3600 caliber is revealed through a transparent sapphire caseback, a testament to Zenith’s watchmaking prowess.