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A HIGH-FREQUENCY MECHANICAL RAINBOW WITH THE ZENITH DEFY EXTREME CHROMA LIMITED EDITIONS

Le Locle, December 2, 2025 – One of the brand’s most striking creations, the Chroma editions embody ZENITH’s technical mastery and daring avant-garde spirit, seamlessly combining high-frequency chronometry with vibrant, expressive design. Following the re
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By: India Whiskey Charlie
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nacelle
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Recommendation: Chrono: 100m WR w/o Screw Down Pushers

Hey folks - looking for some help here. I'm a big fan of chronos and own quite a few (favorite complication) but none that are without screw down pushers and that have a water resistance rating that allows me to swim with them. Have kids so we're constant
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By: Gated.6
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cazalea
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One in - one out!

I’m gifting my Defy 21 to my son as I don’t wear it as often as I should - and the style and size will work better for him. This opened up a spot for a replacement - and I managed to find a Hodinkee collaboration Striking 10th. Adjusting the bracelets on
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By: Timeout
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Brice de Norfer
2592

A large mega Zenith

Something from the Defy 21 / Extreme range, bucking the smaller trend, and having bought a 44mm Panerai recently I feel comfortable with 44/45. I tried the older 21 and Ultra Blue in Monaco earlier this year, I've yet to try or even see an Extreme in pers
1Y
By: Aquaracer1
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amanico
11290

So here goes.

Zenith Defy 21 Vacheron Cornes de Vache Patek Speedy ‘57 Moonwatch JLC Duometre FPJ Rattrapante Navitimer 1959 Datograph Daytona And one more CDV 🤣
2Y
By: KMII
259
Subexplorer
89832

Triptyque - Wowsa

I'm pretty new here, but just loving the nice nature of this forum. After attending the Reverso Exhbition in NYC in November and first seeing a Triptyque (behind glass), I was obsessed with all JLC did with it. Then, after reading a ton of Amanico's posts
2Y
By: MDT
19
amanico
3987

Defy 21 Titanium Skeleton

Didn’t wear it for some time; the more I enjoy it now in the sun…
2Y
By: p.boxster
4
Ssherman855
1428

Many thanks Abel.

The new deployant is shorter than the one it’s replacing and by all accounts is more comfortable and lies flatter on the wrist. The lack of lugs on the Defy 21 makes aftermarket straps a challenge. I’ll let you know how I make out with the new deployant w
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By: KMII
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S F
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I used the criteria of anything that hasn’t made it in the past 6 months.

In my defense, some of these are more winter watches. The Zenith has the most uncomfortable clasp of anything I’ve ever seen or worn! I’m just about to get a replacement clasp after a few years of looking. No excuses for the others!! JLC Reverso Grande GM
3Y
By: KMII
112
S F
23310

I see where you’re coming from here.

They’re definitely classy - and more dressy. The Duometre is a real spectacle when underway. Then again, so is the Defy 21 with the 1 second sweep. Unfortunately this has the most uncomfortable deployant clasp I’ve ever come across. I’m hunting down the c
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By: Dr No
219
Subexplorer
46890