You can see the full Defy El Primero 21 collection on their official site. The metal bracelet is also very attractive. It’s far from a dress watch, so this combination of band materials makes it more robust and long-lasting. The material and integrated style combination really suits this watch. I believe this adds to the sleek, and stealthy look. It is also “integrated” into the case, sitting flush.
The band itself is made from large-scale alligator in black with the internal material being black rubber. I have a wrist just a hair under 8″ so if your wrist is any bigger, you’ll have to see if they can get you an extra long strap. Note: as you can see above the strap is on the last possible hole. I especially liked the touch of the Zenith logo “stat” integrated so well into the design. The déployant clasp is very comfortable and easy to operate. Overall, it looks very striking and well balanced. Some feature a high-polished finish, while others are satin. The case is done extremely well, with many faceted sides. The lug-to-lug measurements are only 50mm, making the watch wear smaller than a typical 44mm wide timepiece. I’m not usually a huge fan of watches over 40mm, but this 44mm piece did not feel too bulky or overly burdensome. What I loved about this dial is being able to see the two escapements encased within the watch, and that’s ultimately what sets this watch apart. However, after a few days I got used to it.
Admittedly, I even found it hard to focus on the dial at first. This may not be to everyone’s tastes but a solid face version is also available. Your attention is also draw to the open works thanks to the skelotonized face. The squared-off lugs, combination of polished and satin finished on the black ceramic case make for quite the visual impact! Having spent a week with the watch on the wrist, I can certify that I’m a fan! It’s a completely different vibe from the smaller and “classic” El Primero that I previously had on the wrist.
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Now this year I’m equally excited to get my hands on the “Defy” version with the 1/100th of a second chronograph. Last year I had the great pleasure of trying and and reviewing the Zenith El Primero 38mm in rose gold.
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