Zenith El Primero Defy 21

[Chris85]

What an amazing looking watch, and what an achievement of engineering and watchmaking.

For those who haven't seen this before- it operates off of 2 escapements. Essentially 2 movements in one!

One that keeps the time at 36000 bph, and another for the chronograph operating at 360,000 bph! The first ever automatic chronograph capable of 1/100th of a second measurement. Watch some YouTube videos on the chronograph operation- stunning.

A few floating around on the grey market at msrp of ~$10k- can't wait to get my hands on one.

No, I don't work for Zenith, just a huge fan of their innovation.

Does anyone have one of these? Any comments?

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[Sabeking]

Just saw one on a Strap. It is an awesome piece! I love Zenith watches; however, the long term value is not strong and that keeps me from buying new. I did buy a 42 El Primero 36 000 Tri-color new, then Zenith lowered the retail price... all that being said, I love the watch...

[ap1]

Need 39/40mm in this style

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by ap1

Need 39/40mm in this style

I agree. I tried this watch on my wrist at Watchtime NY this past October and while I loved it, it was huge on my wrist. It made me a little sad that it didn't fit me, because the watch really is a technical marvel.

[edo]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I agree. I tried this watch on my wrist at Watchtime NY this past October and while I loved it, it was huge on my wrist. It made me a little sad that it didn't fit me, because the watch really is a technical marvel.

They will launch something in Defy line in 41mm size in next 10 days at Basel. Hope it will feature similar openworked mechanism.

[Chris85]

I'm surprised there aren't more for sale online- they've been out for months now.

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[charger_vital]

Beautiful watch. Love the integrated bracelet as well. Zenith is on another level with chronographs in terms of innovation and design.

[AAVDB]

Originally Posted by Chris85

I'm surprised there aren't more for sale online- they've been out for months now.

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Still have not seen them for sale. Maybe not a good sign that only a few are sold after release..? Also heard from a sales person these movements go bust really fast. Anyone knows how much guarantee Zenith gives?

I also really like the watch and like to try it on, I think however it's to big for me.