In the DEFY 21 Spectrum series, Zenith incorporates striking colours everywhere but the dial, either through coloured chronograph movements achieved through innovative pigmentation processes or the natural brilliance and hue of precious stones
At the core of this striking and highly exclusive collection is the El Primero 21, Zenith’s revolutionary 1/100th of a second chronograph calibre that beats at the astonishing rate of 50Hz (360,000 VpH). It is the fastest chronograph in production and the only one to accurately and legibly measure and display 1/100th of a second time measurements. Aptly named Spectrum, this collection of dazzling DEFY 21 pieces consists of five models that take on different frequencies of visible light. The common element across these five models is the 44mm stainless steel case, entirely embellished with 288 brilliant-cute white diamonds. Each version features a bezel set with 44 baguette-cut precious stones, with matching coloured movements and rubber straps: green tsavorites for the green edition, orange sapphires for the orange edition, blue sapphires for the blue edition, amethyst for the purple edition, and black spinels for the black edition. Creating these exceptional feats of both advanced watchmaking and traditional gem-setting requires the laborious selection of stones of the same size, colour and VVS quality, then meticulously setting them into the metal by the hands of skilled artisans. Each limited to 10 pieces, the DEFY 21 Spectrum collection is exclusively available at Zenith boutiques around the world.
