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Defying gravity is Zenith's style, with the release of the new Defy Zero G and Skyline Tourbillon 160th Anniversary models.

 

Zenith high quality cheap watches continues its 160th anniversary celebrations with three new high-complication models.

The gyroscope-equipped Defy Zero G is available in two lapis lazuli dial versions, one with a blue sapphire case and the other with a colorless sapphire case.

We also saw the first 18k gold Defy Skyline model in the Defy Skyline Tourbillon Red Gold.

Zenith seems to be shouting its 160th anniversary from the rooftops, and it's certainly one worth celebrating. 2025 embodies its blue period, with the release of models like the blue ceramic Chronomaster Sport, Pilot Chronograph, and Defy Skyline Chronograph. Zenith also unveiled the stunning GFJ and Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, both featuring lapis lazuli dials. Even the latest model in the Time+Tide Surfer Trilogy, the Defy Skyline Skeleton 'White Surfer,' plays a prominent role in this year of blue. If blue isn't your thing, Zenith has other releases this year: the brand's latest creations continue these two lines, adding even more blue to the collection, along with some luxurious red hues. replica Zenith chronomaster

Zenith is best known for its high-frequency chronograph El Primero caliber, but its pursuit of high precision is also long-standing, having won 2,333 chronometer awards over its history. The GFJ watches embody a more traditional, yet still high-end, pursuit of chronometric precision. However, as these latest creations demonstrate, Zenith is a brand that enjoys pushing boundaries.

Zenith Defy Zero G Sapphire 160th Anniversary Edition
The new Zenith Defy Zero G continues one of the brand's many engineering achievements. Originally released in 2008, the Zero G movement tackled the problem of gravity acting on the escapement from a different perspective. A traditional tourbillon uses a rotating escapement to average out the precision errors caused by gravity, applying it evenly to the balance wheel throughout one rotation. While practical for stationary timepieces, a tourbillon is not ideal for wrist wear, as wrist movement not only constantly shifts the axis of gravity acting on the balance wheel, but also adds additional forces to the balance wheel. replica Jacob and Co. Bugatti Chiron

Zenith's solution, inspired by marine chronometers, places the balance wheel within a gimbal. This keeps the balance wheel horizontal, eliminating the effects of positional variations. This also allows the balance wheel to be adjusted in a single position, meaning it can be finely adjusted without having to compensate for different positions. The result is that the suspended balance wheel now acts like a gyroscope, maintaining its stability (both physically and precisely) by maintaining a single position relative to the watch. The patented gravity-controlled cage is a horological technology unique to Zenith. It powers the balance wheel via a system of conical bevel gears, ensuring constant torque transmission from the mainspring to the balance wheel, regardless of its position.

All this ingenious engineering is impressive in itself, but in 2018, Zenith managed to reduce the size of the original 2008 module by 30%. In 2021, the movement was redesigned to allow for a more open display of the gyroscopic balance wheel, then housed in a transparent sapphire case, showcasing Zenith's achievements. best replica watches

This brings us to the brand's latest creations: two Zenith Defy Zero G Sapphire models, one in transparent sapphire and the other in blue-hued sapphire. Each watch is powered by the El Primero 8812S caliber, which beats at 36,000 vibrations per hour and boasts a 50-hour power reserve. The movement features a two-tone blue and rhodium-plated finish, adorned with a starry sky motif. The gyroscopic system is equipped with a platinum counterweight, also laser-decorated.

The time display occupies the upper half of the dial, with the hours and minutes at 12 o'clock and a running seconds indicator at 9 o'clock. There's also a power reserve indicator at 2 o'clock, a full display of the gravity control module at 6 o'clock, and a lapis lazuli subdial on the dial that serves as the background for the offset time display. The sapphire case measures 46 mm in diameter and is water-resistant to 30 meters. The dial is skeletonized to reveal aspects of the balance wheel and transmission system, with lapis lazuli serving as the background for the time display. The hands and indexes are rhodium-plated, faceted, and coated with SLN C1 Super-LumiNova. The watch is worn on the wrist with a blue alligator leather outer lining and a rubber strap with a titanium folding clasp. replica swiss watches

Brand: Zenith
Model: Defy Zero G Sapphire
Reference: 04.9000.8812/51.R584 (transparent)
Reference: 04.9003.8812/51.R584 (blue)
Case Size: 46 mm (diameter)
Case Material: Blue or transparent sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: 30 meters
Crystal: Sapphire front and back
Dial: Openworked design with lapis lazuli subdials
Strap: Blue rubber with alligator leather outer side, titanium folding clasp
Movement: El Primero Calibre 8812S, in-house, manual-winding
Power Reserve: 50 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve indicator, gyroscopic escapement carriage

Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon in Red Gold
While this rose gold tourbillon sports watch with an integrated bracelet is a high-end modern sports watch, the new Defy Skyline Tourbillon is a much more refined watch than these Defy Zero G models. The watch, however, is somewhat traditional. Considered a modern interpretation of the original 1969 Defy, the Defy Skyline is a modern, integrated sports watch that firmly holds a place in Zenith's contemporary collection. This Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon is particularly noteworthy, as it marks the first time the Defy Skyline is available in 18K rose gold.

The case measures 41mm in diameter, is water-resistant to 100 meters, and features a screw-down crown. The 18K rose gold H-shaped link bracelet tapers from the case to the clasp, providing a comfortable fit. If a full rose gold bracelet is too cumbersome, the watch comes with a brick-red rubber strap that can be easily interchanged using the integrated interchangeable strap system.

Both the dial and the accompanying rubber strap are finished in brick red, echoing the red and white brick walls of Zenith's historic watchmaking factory in Le Locle. As with other Defy Tourbillon watches, the dial features a four-pointed star radiating from the tourbillon. Rose gold hands and indexes are coated with SLN C1 Super-LumiNova, and the black tourbillon cage is clearly visible at 6 o'clock.

Powered by the El Primero 3630 movement, it beats at a frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour and boasts a power reserve of 50 hours. The movement is adorned with 3D laser-engraved Côtes de Genève patterns that echo the star motif on the dial and radiate from the tourbillon. The tourbillon cage weighs only 0.25 grams, minimizing the impact of the additional mass on the balance wheel and further demonstrating Zenith's expertise in miniaturization and precision. The 18K rose gold four-pointed star-shaped oscillating weight, a first for the Defy Tourbillon collection, is skeletonized to offer a clear view of the movement. Breitling Endurance Pro replica watches

Brand: Zenith
Model: Defy Skyline Tourbillon
Reference: Reference number: 18.9301.3630/67.I001
Case size: 41 mm (diameter)
Case material: 18k rose gold
Water resistance: 100 meters, screw-down crown
Crystal: Sapphire front and back
Dial: Brick red
Strap: 18k rose gold H-shaped bracelet with folding clasp
Additional brick red rubber strap with 18k rose gold folding clasp included
Movement: El Primero 3630, Manufacture, automatic
Power reserve: 50 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, tourbillon

On a side note, I think the Zenith Zero G series watches are really cool. I remember as a kid having a really cool remote-controlled motorcycle toy that used a gyroscope on the rear wheel to keep it balanced. Now, as a watch-obsessed adult, seeing the video showcasing the gyroscope in action has rekindled my fascination with that toy.

While the tourbillon is visually pleasing and equally exquisitely crafted, the more modern and novel approach to gravity's effects on the balance wheel is not only significant given its original purpose but also feels long overdue. While Zenith developed its first zero-gravity watch over a decade ago (nearly two decades ago, in fact), they still seem fresh and exciting. I think this feeling is a testament to Zenith's foresight and a point of praise for the brand.

While the new Defy Tourbillon isn't as technically innovative or stunning as its predecessor, I think it's quite distinctive in its own right, particularly in its use of color. A gold watch paired with a colored dial easily makes a bold statement, and if you enjoy precious metal sports watches with tourbillons, this combination is often a welcome one. Looking at the press images of this new watch, I was pleasantly surprised by how visually appealing it is. While the brick-red and rose-gold color combination is certainly not understated, the warmer tones are more captivating compared to the iconic red and yellow gold, especially on the matching rubber strap.

Indeed, I do admire Zenith’s creative use of color. They could have easily released a more traditional black, silver, blue, or even a skeletonized dial, but I think the brick red really works, drawing eager glances that might otherwise have been overlooked with a more traditional color scheme. luxury cheap watches