Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Skeleton Review - Impressive High Horology

[@jackl.4738]

Zenith is probably the most underrated luxury watch brand. I'd pick an El Primero over a Daytona any day.

[@kaz4442]

Facts

[@songoku-jx3cb]

That’s because a daytona is not available anyday

[@fohhee]

Buy a Rolex, impress others. Buy a Zenith, Impress yourself.

[@cbk222]

Absolutely

[@kingadjust5422]

not necessarily true all the time

[@kingadjust5422]

@Dwayne Hubl bot

[@kingadjust5422]

@Caleb Brock bot

[@Bleek17Six]

Thats how I felt when I got my El Primero 21... I can literally sit & stare out it for hours. Beautiful movement

[@TheNotoriousKID]

For the money, this might be the best chronograph on the market today.

[@MNeuenswander]

I would spend most of my day just staring at that watch.

[@jonathansaraco]

I love the Defy El Primero! It's definitely my favorite Genta/Genta-like watch by FAR.

[@bobswatches]

The best anti-counterfeit detractor? Build a movement that defies traditional watchmaking. Take that you counterfeiters!

[@BruceWilliams]

So true

[@bobswatches]

@Bryan LP Indeed it does!

[@illyapetrov6092]

Dont wory china can counterfeit this watch, they conterfeit even high grade enamel, tiurbilon, complication watches, why wouldnt this shit zenith.....

[@SampleTracks2224]

@@illyapetrov6092 Yah, sure they would, Einstein. Tourbillion has been around over 100 years. Stick to your shit counterfeit-able Rolexes.

[@gregh2077]

@@SampleTracks2224 He’s not exactly wrong though, they probably have the capability of doing it. They don’t call it the counterfeit capital of the world for nothing. That being said, it would probably be costly and would not bring the same profits a counterfeit Rolex would bring.

[@joegluth7899]

Bruce, your work is exceptional, as always. The videography is amazing, and the level of detail is spot on for a fairly new watch enthusiast like myself. After many years as a car nut, I appreciate the precision tolerances, levers, gears, springs, design elements and performance of watches. You, along with Teddy, Jenni and a few others in particular, have cost me a good bit of $ so far…and watching your videos tells me it’s going to cost me much more in the future. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

[@bobbydazzler1780]

I took a closer look at this piece recently and it’s incredible on both the strap and the bracelet. I think they’ve added easy switching functionality in recent years with a push button and twin lever engagement. The dial in deep blue just looks awesome and from the far off future. Defy indeed. The only jaw dropper is the asking price and the paultry 2 year warranty - although this is 3 years online with one free full service. Some stores are offering a 4 year interest free deal to soften the blow of that asking price. But it’s a thing of beauty.

[@70svd]

Well i have to say Zenith is underrated for sure, their design and movements are really top notch dont know why its not one of the collectible piece. Price goes down very quickly the moment you walked pout of the Zenith store. I will purchase this particular defy21 once i sold my AP Royal Oak. Cheers good job reviewing it man.

[@jugedredd94]

Beautiful review, you totally nailed what Zenith wanted to do with this watch I think. I have the black ceramic version, and it's gorgeous.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Hey nice review from a year ago, thank you Bruce. Jenni did a review of this recently, so after watching it, I did a search and wow, Bruce Williams did one a year ago. Not crazy about Chronographs, not crazy about skeletons. But know what? It works, I like the whole thing, especially how it's intricate and masculine looking at the same time. Well done, Zenith.

[@dududuckling]

This is one of the best watch reviews out there with the most beautiful shots I have seen to accompany the voice. Shots are all focused showing great aspects of the watch and very informative. Totally appreciate it. Coming from Omega Speedmaster Professional, I'm torn between Zenith El Primero 1969 and Defy 21... Do I want a classic timeless piece or a breakthrough?

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you bro! Timeless is hard to beat and is known that it will age well over the years

[@VinceRegan]

Or, u have timeless in the Speedy, diversify with the defy

[@jimmyjay122]

I year later and this is easily still one of the most advanced mechanical chronographs, if not the most advanced one.

[@555Gear]

There is a skeleton I'd love to get in my closet!

[@BruceWilliams]

Probably the wittiest comment I've come across :)

[@fragu123]

You and your Channel have come a long way, Bruce - congratulations!

[@khronokraze]

Somehow impressive is an understatemt with this timepiece. Thanks for sharing this!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great video, love the micro shoots! The editing is on point !!

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you!

[@ravik3000]

This is such a beautiful watch! Definitely getting one ...my next one

[@BigTonyGee]

Amazing camera work 👍🏻

[@seadweller386]

This really is the best 21 review out there. Thanks❕

[@tedwine]

Thank You for fantastic review! Excelent camera work. Beautiful piece of horology. Im considering titanium on black rubber vs rose gold (as i dont have solid gold watch yet)

[@allthestroke88]

Great review. What a watch. It offers a lot more than my GShock.

[@dariodeagostini]

Hey Bruce, the intro of this video is really something special. Good job. Now I will just have to drug myself to forget this watch exists or I won't be able to cope with the need to have one.

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you I had fun with it!

[@jaberjaber9503]

I already have two zenith watches... This one might make them three 😍

[@edwardblack7133]

Go for it Bruce the classic is awesome. Such a nice bracelet too. Lovely fit and complex finishing

[@John_watches-cars]

A watch that is actually worth the asking price. Thank you Zenith!

[@JD-mo4fv]

i would love to see you do a review on the Defy Classic Skeletonized as well.

[@einargreeneidal5199]

Ever since I saw this watch for the first time, it's been on the top of my wishlist. Sadly it might be just a bit too expensive for me, but who knows...stranger things have happened, Great review as always Bruce. Keep up the good work!!!

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you sir! Appreciate it

[@UnitedStates.]

One day, one day...

[@andydoe9784]

Absolutely love your vids Bruce, smashing it buddy x

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you bro!

[@alexsdg3441]

It is an amazing "looking" piece. Of course, anyone would love to have one... or 10 ha ha ha however, i think this watch is an art piece because to serve as a watch watch, it is very difficult to read the time, specially old guy like me. thanks for the review, Bruce. again, Awesome watch.

[@stevegarrett4869]

the angluar case seems kinda royal oakish, this is a nice change up for a review, thanks bruce, looking forward to the ball full review.

[@richardleston5237]

It reminds me of royal oak also

[@LUIGI50013]

Great vid as always! Zenith has always been an overlooked brand but they can hold their own against the big boys.

[@BruceWilliams]

For sure

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Ya know, when I first saw this piece on another channel I didnt really like the looks. Then as he went more into it and I learned about the engineering that went into this masterpiece I started to appreciate it more, THEN the looks started to grow on me. Now I love it all around. What a beast of a masterpiece! Id love to see one in person, I bet they're astonishing.

[@jimmyjay122]

I just did a couple of days ago and let me tell it was absolutely fascinating 👌 I think I gave off a slight, closed mouth moan after a pushed the chronograph button 😅

[@spiderman7927]

Hi Bruce I would like to tell you that thanks to this video you introduced me to this magnificent watch! I am a Seiko collector, but I hope this timepiece will become mine. Thanks for the video and sorry for my English CIAO...

[@malaysiadentist4637]

It's amazing... Forever for Zenith!

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

Beautiful timepiece. Looked at one last week. $ 15k CAN. Hopefully purchase this year.

[@dereksbooks]

If AP offered this with an in-house movement, the price would be over $50K.

[@Mr.Gratitude]

Amazing mechanics and design. Pure beauty.

[@bongkem2723]

this is why we love mechanical watches, we can see the work, the real wheel, screw, teeth, spring... of the movement doing a complicated stuff !!

[@contaygious]

Amazing video thank you so much! Way better than all the used watch ones. I am finally starting to consider this because the weird dhap of the chrono circle out me off before... I just wish it was a circle

[@SteelmoonWatches]

I saw this watch today and it blew me away.

[@menadionnassertamtama379]

this watch is literally THE zenith of high precision in the world of mechanical horology... it sets the highest standard

[@WatchAddictionReviews]

really is a nice piece, especially at rolex prices good bang per buck

[@shaikhpapi2083]

Zenith is a great brand and im really supporting which direction they are trying to push this brand into, it seems like they wanna make hublot style modern mechanical watches and nothing is wrong with that imo because thats what the future design of watches looks like

[@wagyubeef925]

Before 2021ends I'm definitely getting this .

[@jayebirdjb7143]

This watch earns its name, El Premero. Hot property! Love their rotors. Great review too, thanks.

[@echochambers8418]

Great Video as always,Loved the “Valkyrie” intro and what a Beautiful Timepiece.(I dunno,just calling it a Watch seems to cheapen it)It is Gorgeous and im extremely jealous...Lucky You!!!!! Just to be able to borrow it for a week or so must be wicked fun.Letting it go must S*ck!!

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks! Sending it back today lol

[@pvrettos]

And all this for less than a modern daytona.

[@donoldduckben]

@Kangyu Ng ikr, legit dont get why people are so hyped about the modern daytona, when I'm done saving up from my internship, i'd probably have more than enough money to get this one and I'm so gonna get one

[@eugenehong9668]

And a Daytona uses an inferior movement.

[@dzailibu]

@Kangyu Ng maybe the question should be: why the daytona cost that much?

[@robertlulek1634]

@@donoldduckben That would be a wise move trust me.well Rolex hold value but you're also spending a boatload of money that is something that is overpriced.The same way people are stupid enough to pay the hysterical prices of Richard mille just because no one can get one at that price It is just insanity

[@freedomvan2970]

Thanks a lot Bruce. I thought my next purchase was going to be a tri-color. Now I have no clue and it’s likely not happening this year anyways. 🙄

[@kikibeldandy]

Very nice video, those macro videos are impressive.

[@laponite]

I'm in love with this watch! ❤️

[@geraldbrienza4474]

Nicest Zenith I’ve ever seen..........would definitely buy.

[@sayednab]

I am planning to buy this but not sure, I am a lil confused btw this and Rolex perpetual date just. both cost the same

[@jimmyjay122]

Zenith is a watch maker that I can respect.

[@alandry9497]

Makes any other watch in this price range look downright pedestrian. Sorry Rolex.

[@damianrossrealestate]

This watch punches WELL above it’s price. I would have expected it to cost easily twice as much.

[@DMBVR4]

Ross is a standup guy... glad he's taking care of you!

[@BruceWilliams]

Thanks bro

[@gillz666]

Does the second hand only move in stop-watch mode?

[@ThatKiddmg]

Been looking forward to the review of this! Gorgeous watch:) will we see a state of the collection from you anytime Bruce? Perhaps now you’ve added the planet ocean? (which I hope is a keeper for you)?

[@BruceWilliams]

Oneday I would like to do a STOC. Maybe when I am more happy with it. I change watches a lot

[@ThatKiddmg]

Bruce Williams makes sense! Is it likely that the P.O. won’t be staying for too long then?

[@BruceWilliams]

@@ThatKiddmg It has completely taken over my wrist time. I love it. I have no plans to sell it but it may leave the collection one-day. Especially if it helps me land the next Grail like the zenith defy classic or a Santos de Cartier

[@gianpakasa]

This is a real beauty! Biver knows what he is doing!

[@John_watches-cars]

My Grail for sure! Worth every penny and you can’t say that about many watches.

[@BillBixbyButt]

This is an excellent review and video. Narration and video quality kicks ass

[@Macm73]

WOW! Absolutely love this watch. Have to say this make your rolex look boring. Have a birthday with an O in it and always buy a watch. Think this has just gone to top of the list

[@markdance574]

The only small problem with this particular watch is ….. I’d rather have the ultra violet ( purple ) version however annoyingly the purple variant isn’t available on a bracelet but I’m guessing one could be purchased for it .

[@momentum6743]

Awesome piece!

[@hubertkrieger2476]

Is it possible to show us the Zenith El Primero Ultraviolet?

[@ignacyk4585]

Rotor spins cause its uni directional wind rotor, when it spins out like that it doesn't wind the spring. Note its not to do with the density of the metal

[@Alaster488]

can that seconds hand go on forever pass the first 30 minute counter mark? like can that seconds hands go on and on and on

[@MrAlexjbrooker]

I'd love to see the ceramic version with the bracelet!

[@petrlouc7648]

i am curious to know if you can hear the rotor when its spinning this fast?

[@kinarainternational4013]

Yes there's definitely a whirring sound from the rotor on the Chrono while it's running.

[@roycedot]

This on their titanium bracelet would be gorgeous. I'd be curious if this would need to be sent back to Zenith for services or would an independent watchmaker be able to service it.

[@arthur9472]

I went through this with my Zeniths and found that the factory is the way to go. Service at Zenith is actually cheaper than at other watch companies, and it was flawless work.

[@74haydo]

My Holy Grail 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@rw94558]

does anyone has experience buying zenith watch from the boutique? Do you get the discount, of yes how much?

[@vktravellog1242]

Love this watch. Looks like an AP

[@edken5735]

Love the vid. Prefer this over a r.mille!

[@impexRQ]

The king of chronograph 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@martinbull4915]

Is this too flashy compared to the defy classic open for university?

[@LuckyBuns]

Hello and thanks for this gorgeous video. Stupid question: how does one read this skeletonize version of the small seconds at 9 o’clock? Is the small seconds functional or just for show? Thank you in advance!

[@arthur9472]

There's no reading it - it just rotates around with no markings. But it looks cool because it's in midair!

[@alexstrikoudis8210]

Beautiful watch!!!! How many seconds lost per day +- ? It’s cosc tested? Thanks a lot!!!

[@ericweis9771]

Great video. Awesome watch!

[@sofiaatelier4867]

definitively best watch on this planet !!!

[@revmatchtv]

Wow. This impresses!

[@PTR2K]

Im so torn between the skeletonized Zenith watches and the Omega Speedmaster Professional. I can honestly see the use for some cases of how accurate the Zenith chronograph is. I'm a mechanical engineering student and sometimes you want to be as accurate as possible and something like that would help a lot I would imagine.

[@erwind1257]

The only question is which one you'll get first. We all know both are required.

[@PTR2K]

@@erwind1257 very true but currently I’m a student so I can only buy one for now. Maybe in a few years I’ll have both one day

[@herbhandyman8933]

Technically astounding watch and beautiful to wear and behold. I was gob-smacked the first time I saw it. Zenith has been an under-rated and below the radar manufacturer for many status seekers. Great observation on the indices and I learned something new, that lightning second hand obviates the use of a tachymetre.

[@BruceWilliams]

gob-smacked is a great way to describe it! It has an amazing presence that you feel

[@pukenanginang]

Its good to buy other brands at the moment specially that everyone wants unobtainable rolex SS model unless you buy a combo deal. This is a high horology piece of art on wrist. I donno how useful that complication in real life It would be more useful with 12hrs atleast you can time your parking.

[@Mathew1985mathew]

Perfect watch!

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

i wish it was just a tiny bit smaller. i think 44mm is the most i can get away with on my wrists.

[@sudartosudarto9576]

I agree really - really love it great reviews

[@dimitarnikolov9182]

These is gorgeous timepiece.

[@davidvenegas6401]

I like how he said "juice" for a mechanical watch.

[@magicnala5538]

How much is? Around 300 dollars?

[@mikev3245]

How much does it cost?

[@BruceWilliams]

11,200 Retail

[@laponite]

Amazing!

[@hirpm8564]

Nice watch i wish it was 42mm 45 is to big makes look cheeper

[@JaredSteadman]

Great video.

[@ericwong9185]

How do you pronounce DEFY? Is it "DAY-FY" or "DEE-FY"?

[@DjRjSolarStar]

This is the level of technology, design, and durability I expect from a $10,000 watch. In that way, it is high value and I'd get it in a heartbeat if I had the money. It is far higher value in my opinion than Rolex.

[@arthur9472]

I agree!

[@matejuric1980]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MrHuang-rh4bj]

impressive engineering

[@mrdan26261]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pukenanginang]

In reality that 30 min. Counter as a Chronographs is useless in real life so you buy this kind of piece bcoz you admire the high horology side of it.

[@victor1102]

It is perfect for oven baking timer.

[@cfrincon]

Beautiful piece and cheaper than some of the Rolex stainless steel sports watches.