The strap utilizes a matte gray titanium folding clasp, embossed with a prominent version of Zenith’s star emblem. The ring around the crown, the contrast stitching on the strap, the luminescent material on the three subdial hands, and the graduated 1-100 scale on the outer ring all use the exact same orange hue as seen inside the new Land Rover Defender 90.Įven the seat material provided inspiration for the textile strap, which has a similar pattern and is backed by rubber to enhance durability. The center seconds hand is coated with a matte white finish while the hour and minute hands and the three subdial hands all have faceted, polished steel surfaces, akin to the Land Rover’s polished accents, inside and out. Then there are the matte case and dial finishes that share a similar texture and richness with the exterior paint job of the SUV. The watch’s gauge represents up to 50-hours of maximum reserve when fully wound. The Defy 21 Land Rover Edition is presented in a 44 mm diameter microbead-blasted matte gray titanium case, made in collaboration with Gerry McGovern, the Chief Creative Officer of Land Rover, and featuring special design elements that give a nod to the new Land Rover Defender 90.įirst, there’s a linear power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock which closely resembles the fuel gauge on the Land Rover’s instrument cluster, which in my opinion is the coolest tie-in. “At Watches of Switzerland we are always looking for opportunities to bring first-to-market product and unique experiences to our clientele,” said David Hurley, EVP Watches of Switzerland Group. “Partnering with Zenith to host the launch of their exciting new Land Rover Defender collaboration was an ideal way for us to give our watch enthusiasts customers a fun and exciting platform to engage with these iconic brands.” Naturally, right alongside it was the new Land Rover Edition that comes the historic La Chaux-de Fonds watchmaker’s most avant-garde collection: the Defy. In front of the store, the original cobblestone paved street and historic cast-iron facade - juxtaposed by a completely modern interior design - provided a perfect stage for the Land Rover to debut its new Defender 90 which is steeped in history yet is thoroughly contemporary. The space is tailor-made for luxurious events and product launches. cocktail bar and lounge in the lower level. Located at 60 Greene Street, Watches of Switzerland has an expansive one-of-a-kind retail store with 25-foot ceilings spread out across 5,000 square feet on two floors with its own Death & Co. There are sapphire crystals on both the front as well as the back, and the case is water-resistant to 50 meters.Last week, Zenith CEO, Julian Tornare, presented the new Defy 21 Land Rover Edition timepiece at Watches of Switzerland’s flagship boutique in the heart of SoHo. The case still maintains its tonneau style design and features radial brushing on the front, polished bevels on the sides, and sporty pump-style pushers for the chronograph functions. It measures 37mm in diameter and has a thickness of just 12.60mm, which is quite impressive for a watch with an integrated chronograph movement.

The case on Chronomaster Revival Liberty is made from stainless steel. Interestingly, even the numerals on the date wheel have been printed in red. The chronograph hand has been presented in red and white, which, combined with the blue base, echo the colors of the American flag. The polished lume filled hour markers along with the hour and minute hands provide an additional layer of contrast. Furthermore, the blue background provides the perfect backdrop for the white sub-registers at 3, 6 and 9. Starting with a light blue tone at the center and gradually culminating into an inky bluish-black shade on the outer periphery, the dial showcases several different hues of blue, creating a visually enticing landscape. Right off the bat, it is the vibrant blue dial on this watch that steals the show. This new limited-edition watch features a stunning gradient blue dial with red and white accents designed exclusively for the North American region. Since then, the brand has been releasing intriguing variations of the A384 and the latest one to join the A384 family is the Chronomaster Revival Liberty. Zenith revived its A384 reference last year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic El-Primero chronograph movement.

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