When it comes to automatic chronographs, Zenith has quite literally been at the forefront with its legendary El Primero being the first of its kind when it debuted in 1969. Fast forward to the brand’s modern era, and the Defy collection has become the brand’s premier sport line. It was only a matter of time before the two came together in perfect harmony. At Watches & Wonders 2024, Zenith introduced its El Primero 3600- a 1/10th of a second high frequency chronograph movement into the beloved Defy collection for the first time. The Defy Skyline Chronograph seamlessly marries the bold proportions of the Defy and the technical prowess of the ultra-precise, in-house chronograph caliber.
From the article by Allen Farmelo, Cait Bazemore
