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Zenith Defy Skyline Crisp Ice Blue Dial

Defy Skyline high quality watches replica is equipped with an ice blue dial, bringing a sense of coolness to the upcoming hot summer.

Summer started just over a week ago, and if our readers live in Spain, you will experience a dramatic rise in temperatures. The temperature in Andalusia has reached 44.4°C and in Madrid it is 38°C today. Pardon the odd meteorological presentation, but in such hot temperatures, horologically speaking, the Antidote is a watch with a cool, icy blue dial that conjures up images of cool pools. As with fashion collections, many watch brands have jumped on the seasonal trend, with ice blue quickly establishing itself as the color of summer 2023. Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, Bell & Ross’ BR 05 GMT, Omega’s Aqua Terra and Tissot’s PRX have had very satisfying results, and now Zenith dives into the icy blue waters with three new Defy Skylines .

The origins of the Defy Skyline can be traced back to 1902, when Zenith launched a powerful line of pocket watches called the Defi. In 1969, Zenith released the world’s first high-frequency chronograph movement – the El Primero – somewhat overshadowing the arrival of another called the Defy, which replaced the “i” with a “y”. The radical architecture of the Defy, often referred to as a "vault," is full of angles. Its octagonal 300m (and 600m) water-resistant case, 14-sided bezel, screw-down crown, and patented suspension and shock absorption system are hard to beat. Although the Royal Oak’s radical architecture has always been called the “precursor” of the luxury sports luxury replica Watches, it’s worth remembering that the Defy predated the Royal Oak by a full three years… food for thought. Relaunched in 2022 as Defy Revival 3642, it is the spiritual granddaddy of the taming Defy Skyline series, also launching in 2022.

The Defy Skyline is a milder version of the 1969 Defy. An understated and refined version of its rugged ancestor, it's a contender in the luxury sports watch segment but doesn't aspire to be a vintage remake. The 100m water-resistant case is available in 41mm and 36mm, and the base is still octagonal, but instead of the original 14 sides, the bezel has 12 sides. The dynamic structure of the case, with its vertical brushed and polished surfaces, is clearly borrowed from the 1969 Defy, but in a more modern, sleeker design.

"Summer, life is easy"
What all three Defy Skyline best replica watches have in common is a stunning icy blue dial with a playful snap-to-grid pattern of engraved four-pointed stars (the brand logo is a star, after all), set against a sunburst brushed metal dial. Glittering against the backdrop of the base. All parts share the same flange with black minute markers and a date window at 3 o'clock. Thankfully, the background of the date window matches the color of the dial and is as unobtrusive as possible. Other common features include the silver Zenith star appliquéd at noon, ruthenium-plated rectangular appliquéd hour markers with Super-LumiNova, and baton hands with luminous material. All three watches are equipped with a stainless steel bracelet and additionally come with an ice blue rubber strap with a star embossed pattern in the center.

Challenge Skyline 41mm
The 41mm Defy Skyline model has a case height of 11.6mm and is distinguished from the 36mm model by the small seconds on the dial at 9 o'clock. Instead of a traditional small seconds counter, though, it can track 1/10th of a second, making a full revolution every 10 seconds, thanks to the high-frequency El Primero heartbeat underneath. Probably not the easiest to consult, it's a reassuring indicator of powerful movement below deck.Shopping replica watches

Shown on the back is the EL Primero 3620 automatic high-frequency tenth-of-a-second movement, based on the El Primero, but without chronograph indications. The El Primero 3620 caliber is equipped with a three-hand movement with multiple motors beating at 5 Hz/36,000 vibrations per hour and its single barrel powered by a star-shaped rotor that provides a 60-hour power reserve. With such high precision, the movement is equipped with a stop-seconds device.

Challenge Skyline 36mm
Two more compact unisex 36mm Defy Skyline models are 10.4mm tall and come with either a plain bezel or a bezel set with 52 ice-white brilliant-cut diamonds. Movement-wise, these 36mm models differ from the 41mm models in that instead of being powered by an El Primero derivative, they are powered by the brand's own Elite 670 automatic movement, which also appears in the In the Defy Revival series.replica swiss watches

Like the larger model, the 100m water-resistant case has an octagonal base, a 12-sided bezel, and the same brushed and polished finishes. The dial has the same star motif and date window, but without the small seconds. The central hour and minute hands are treated with Super-LumiNova like the hour markers, and the seconds are indicated by a central seconds hand with a skeletonized star-shaped weight.

Developed by Zenith in 1990 and launched in 1994, Caliber 670 is a modular, ultra-thin movement measuring just 3.47 mm high. Many of Zenith's time and date models are powered by Caliber 670, which runs at 4 Hz and provides power for 50 hours. The star-shaped oscillating weight is skeletonized and satin-brushed, and the movement is finished in a contemporary gray finish.JACOB & CO ASTRONOMIA REVOLUTION 4TH DIMENSION

TECH SPECS – ZENITH DEFY SKYLINE Ice Blue 41mm and 36mm
Case: Two case sizes: Diameter 41mm x Height 11.6mm and Height 36mm Diameter x 10.4mm - Stainless Steel, Polished and Brushed - 100m water resistant Octagonal case with 12-sided bezel - 36mm model, optional Plain bezel or diamond-set bezel set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds - Zenith star on screw-down crown - Sapphire crystal front and back
Dial: Ice blue with engraved star pattern - Faceted ruthenium-plated hour markers treated with Super-LumiNova SLN C1 - Faceted ruthenium-plated central hour and minute hands with SLN - Date window at 3 o'clock to match the color of the dial - 41mm 1/10th of a second counter at 9 o'clock - 36mm, central seconds hand with skeletonized star weight
Movement: 41 mm Defy Skyline: El Primero 3620, in-house - Automatic - 5 Hz frequency (36,000 vph) - 26 jewels - Hours and minutes, 1/10 second indication at 9 o'clock, date, stop seconds 36

mm Defy Skyline: Elite Caliber 670, in-house - Automatic - Slim 3.47mm Height - 28,800vph/4Hz - 50 Hours Power Reserve - Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds & Date
Bracelet/Strap: One-piece stainless steel bracelet with brushed and polished links and folding clasp - Additional rubber strap, color-matched to the dial, with star embossed pattern - Fully interchangeable strap system
Type: 03.9300.3620/15.I001 41mm
03.9400.670/15.I001 36mm
16.9400.670/15.I001 36mm with diamond-set bezel