03 MASS APPEAL

The relaunched Defy collection from 2017 reminded the world that Zenith hadn’t lagged behind on the innovation highway. The Defy El Primero 21 is one of the rare chronographs that can measure down to 1/100th of a second and the Defy Lab, with its ultra-high frequency oscillator, is reportedly the most accurate mechanical movement in the world. The latest addition to the family is surprisingly simple, but will appeal to a wider, more casual demographic. The time-only Defy Classic comes in two versions: one with a blue dial with a date window at 3 o’clock and one that’s skeletonised. Both feature the Defy case design but with a smaller 41mm diameter, and are offered with three different strap options each. The in-house Elite 670 movement oscillates at 4Hz and has a 50-hour power reserve.