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A watch I would wear everyday! Zenith’s 2023 collection – Defy Skyline has an instantly pleasing dial in petit angular form complimented with a perfectly symmetrical Steel Bracelet. The watch also comes with a not so desirable sky-patterned rubber strap with folding clasp in the colour of the dial. The new ladies watch collection looks perfect attractive without the diamond encrusted bezel. I really wish watch brands would realise that diamonds don’t necessarily define femininity!
ZENITH Defy Skyline collection – – The blue dial is a classic but the pastel shades are more fun, especially with the geometrical pattern that saves them from becoming a swatch watch.
The mid-size version of the Defy Skyline is powered by the Elite 670 automatic manufacture movement, which has been decorated with a sleek and modern grey finish, with a rotor in the shape of an open star in the same aesthetic as other Defy lines. It delivers a power reserve of 50 hours when fully wound.
All in 36mm. Prices range from 781200 INR – 1106700 INR or 8400 CHF – 11900 CHF
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