Zenith debuts exciting collaborative creations
Watchmaker Zenith unveiled two exciting collaborative timepieces at the LVMH Watch Week – Dubai 2020. When two partners who are pioneers in their respective fields come together, the results can only be unexpected and exciting – witness the DEFY 21 Land Rover Edition and the DEFY 21 Carl Cox timepiece
DEFY 21 Land Rover Edition
Coinciding with the release of the next-generation Land Rover Defender – a total redesign of the emblematic, all-terrain vehicle with its most significant evolution to date – Zenith and the famed British carmaker are reinforcing their partnership with their most original collaborative watch to date: the DEFY 21 Land Rover Edition.
This edition is a rugged and stealthy reinterpretation of the 21st century El Primero high-frequency chronograph, embodying the resilient spirit of the new Land Rover Defender that combines the ultimate in ruggedness and comfort. A limited edition of 250 pieces, it represents a complete makeover of the 1/100th of a second chronograph with a raw and minimalistic look. Crafted in micro-blasted titanium, the case absorbs light from all angles to better accentuate its faceted surfaces.
Paired with a matching closed grey dial, the redesigned display features – for the first time in a DEFY 21 – a linear power reserve window, with the slightest touches of colour for legibility. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Chief Creative Officer, said that for the next chapter in the brand’s partnership with Zenith, the auto manufacturer wanted a timepiece that captured the essence of the new Land Rover Defender: modern, durable and highly desirable, with subtle details that capture the character of the new Defender.
DEFY 21 Carl Cox
With respect to exceptional collaborations, Zenith is proud to introduce its newest Friend of the Brand, world-renowned DJ and producer Carl Cox. An undisputed living legend in electronic music and specifically “techno”, Carl Cox is credited with bringing his craft to new heights and his unique sound to a global audience. From underground rave parties in the ‘80s to main stage performances at festivals and his own stage at Burning Man as well as his pioneering record label, Carl Cox lives the “time to reach your star” philosophy to the fullest. His perseverance and undeniable talent have propelled him from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most revered and influential personalities in the world of electronic music.
For his first eponymous special edition watch, the DEFY 21 Carl Cox, limited to 200 pieces, Zenith turned up the tempo with a special execution of its futuristic 1/100th of a second chronograph, with a carbon fibre bezel and strap stitching that glow in the dark. For a very personal touch by Carl Cox, the open dial keeps the beat pumping with a rotating disk shaped like a vinyl record at 9 o’clock, serving as a running seconds indicator.
