Owning a piece of living history is no small thing. With Zenith being one of the oldest luxury watch houses in operation, there is a special pleasure in celebrating tradition, innovation, and legacy.


The name Zenith, of course, represents the highest point, while the star logo itself possesses a fervent visual power—something to reach for, to strive for, to hold in esteem.


This Defy Classic timepiece by Zenith communicates plenty of defiance—with an exceptional amount of strength and character to round things out. The phenomenally strong brushed titanium case and fixed brushed titanium bezel serve as the anchoring forces here. The case measures 41 mm in diameter, 9.45 mm in height, and rests upon a sporty black rubber strap with a deployant folding clasp with a push-button release.


With its skeletonized dial you are cordially invited to step inside this timepiece and have a friendly look around. Additional dial features include easy-to-read luminous index markers and luminous silver-tone rhodium-plated hands, a center seconds hand with the Zenith star logo as a counterweight, and a minute track in white. Look for the date feature at 6 o’clock, and you are even able to see the date wheel along the outer edge of the dial.


The exhibition case back allows you to experience more of this watch’s inner workings. In this case you’re able to check out the self-winding automatic movement, Zenith’s Elite 670 (based upon Zenith’s Elite 680 caliber), which beats at 28,800 vph, possesses 27 jewels, and delivers a 50-hour power reserve.


Additional features include a push / pull winding crown, a 100 m / 10 atm water resistance, and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.


From its manifestly profound construction to its legacy for precision and accuracy, we believe this Zenith Defy Classic will make a unique and essential addition to your collection.

Standout Feature(s): Phenomenally strong brushed titanium case and fixed brushed titanium bezel; engaging skeletonized dial and exhibition case back.

Details at a glance:

• Model Reference: 95.9000.670/78.R782
• Case Material: Brushed titanium
• Case Dimensions: 41 mm
• Case Height: 9.45 mm
• Movement: Self-winding automatic; 28,800 vph, 27 jewels; 50-hour power reserve
  Caliber: Zenith Elite 670 (Zenith Elite 680 base) 
• Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, central seconds, date
• Dial: Skeletonized
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Winding Crown: Push / pull
• Water-resistance: 100 m / 10 atm
• Band: Black rubber
• Clasp: Deployant folding clasp with push-button release
• Country of Origin: Switzerland
• Retail Value: $7,000
• Condition: Pre-owned in excellent condition; the watch has been tested for accuracy and operational order
• Comments: Includes original set of boxes, instructions manual and papers dated 2019