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In a pivotal moment for Zenith, collector hmd4m initiates a discussion on the then-new Defy Skyline, inviting the community to share their initial impressions. This article synthesizes the early reactions and technical analyses from WatchProSite members, offering a comprehensive look at how this significant release was perceived by enthusiasts. hmd4m's original post, featuring the 36mm and 41mm case options, sparked a lively debate on movement choices and design philosophy.
That is Zenith put a sublime watch on the map. Honestly i was tired of the dozens of skeletonized Defy’s that a calm dialed Defy brought me back saying, well done Zenith, the skyline is not an over the top dazzling watch. My choice is the silver dial with calm green rubber strap in 41mm.
Hey, i go a bit off subject. When you gave me the adres of your strap supplier, i found Canada a bit too far. So i found an interesting strap supplier in Finland that called Finwatchstraps. I ordered a Wickett & Craig horse saddle leather bespoke strap at their website. When it arrives i show you how it looks on my watch.
But the disappointing thing is that in 36 mm they put a basic caliber elite 670 with 144 components, which having nothing to speak about. No siicone antimagnetic. They could put the caliber 670 SK with 188 components as in the discontinued Defy classic. Same size so no excuse about fit or not. The Zenith website does not name the caliber for the 36mm variant, instead they write "other movement", with 144 components. In the defy classic (which strangely still on the list) they say 188 components.
Including the new Skeleton and candy dial!
I've no concerns about the 670 chosen, appreciate the quick change strap system, prefer the central seconds to the small 1/10th at nine of the 41mm and am attracted to all three dials. So quite happy about them.
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