
Zenith’s latest creation is the visually and technically stunning Defy El Primero Fusee Tourbillon, a watch distinguished by its audacious openworked dial that reveals the spoke design of the bridges adorned with a dual-color finish. The top of the bridges has received a black treatment, while the sides have been polished. The layout and positioning of the movement reveal the secret of the various functions and complications, mainly the novel fusee and chain constant force mechanism.
For the first time ever, the chain, made of 575 hand-assembled parts, features a blued treatment, making a striking contrast with the black of the case. A blued tourbillon cage of a new design, featuring an off-centered balance wheel makes a full rotation every 60 seconds, appears at 6 o’clock position. Between 4 and 5 o’clock, a red tipped hand indicates the remaining power reserve. This watch, that combines fusee and chain mechanism with a tourbillon regulating organ, is all about the precision.
The manually-wound El Primero 4805 SK movement powers the watch. It beats at an unusually high frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour (5Hz), offering around 50 hours of power reserve. The movement is assembled from 807 pars and 34 jewels, while the case construction protects it from water to 100 meters.
The DEFY Fusee Tourbillon is produced in two different editions. The first, limited to 50 pieces, is featuring a carbon case, crown, and buckle head. The carbon treatment also extends on the dial, while the strap is made from black rubber with Cordura effect and blue stitching. A second strap in black rubber with a woven carbon effect is also supplied.
The second, executed in platinum, is limited to just 10 pieces. It comes on a strap made of a black rubber core coated with black alligator leather.
References:
10.9000.4805/78.R916 – carbon
40.9000.4805/75.R582 – platinum
For more information on Zenith Defz El Primero Fusee Tourbillon, please visit zenith-watches.com.
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