ZENITH DEFY Extreme Carbon. ZENITH DEFY 21 Chroma. Bold & Mastering the 1/100 of a Second.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Which one is your favorite? Please do also read the description of the video. You will there find detailed technical features of the watches. Looking forward reading your comments and answering your questions if you have some...

[@inkeduped5005]

I really like what Zenith is doing as of late. They're putting fun back into serious timepieces. Great Review as always!!! You're tops in the business imho

[@WatchAdvisor]

Zenith dares and the brand is in line with its history… CEO Julie’s Tornare and his team are doing a great job IMHO…

[@joebuckmaster1908]

Extraordinary watch company (Zenith makes rolex look like a toy) and fantastic host !

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion and for your kind feedback!

[@MrComasesta]

Love the carbon one, orange straps look amazing on it. Technology and innovation, Zenith one step ahead.

[@WatchAdvisor]

If you wear the Extreme Carbon then with the orange strap - YES!

[@craigrees7939]

So much more interesting and appealing than certain other brands that have barely changed in 60 years

[@WatchAdvisor]

True and still Zenith has much more potential than this… the brands history is SO rich… in a couple of years the fanboys of the brands you refer to will not believe what they see.. 😆

[@angelos6817]

Excellent presentation Alexander! Zenith is really reaching for the stars these days. I'm sure they have hit a few already! They are to me the most exciting brand around right now with many interesting releases recently. It was you Alexander that showed me the way to my Zenith Chronomaster Sport. I saw your review and ran to the AD to place an order for the black dial version. It arrived 4 months later. I'm loving it and every time I put it on I know I have something special on my wrist! I'm sure another Zenith will find its way into my collection.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I love your comment! I feel flattered! Wow 🤩! Thanks for sharing! May your Chronomaster always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours!!

[@petersampson5202]

GOD BLESS YOU ALEXANDER. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE MY FRIEND. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you Peter once again!

[@petersampson5202]

@@WatchAdvisor YOU ARE VERY WELCOME ALEXANDER. IF WHAT I AM THINKING COMES TRUE I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE MEETING YOU AT THE FOUR SEASONS IN GENEVA. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN A MIRACLE AND FAR BEYOND MY WILDEST DREAMS. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@paulquach604]

Another great in depth review Alex! One of the nicest all white pieces out there! Definently can be worn by both men and women. A Zenith defy is a must in a watch collection! Sporty, fun and that flying second chrono.....Mesmerizing!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Love your comment, thanks for sharing! FUN!!! You name it… and still serious watchmaking…

[@UnseenHero]

Love both watches, however I lean more towards the Chroma! I wouldn't be able to pull these off as both are too large for my preference however super cool. Thank you for reviewing these two and getting this video out to us so shortly after their release!

[@WatchAdvisor]

One should always try a watch on his wrist… you never know if such a size fits or not… I don’t care if it fits on my wrist… if I like a watch, I wear it…

[@martinboulden3540]

Zenith Defy 21 is one of the coolest watches out there ! Everyone takes an interest when its on my wrist.

[@WatchAdvisor]

That’s something I can easily imagine… Love your comment, thanks for sharing!

[@manunitedful1]

Great video, high herology. I have the Defy 21 in Blue with a blue Alligator face rubber back strap, worth every penny. It makes me smile every time I wear it. Keep up the videos

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion! May your Zenith always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…

[@manunitedful1]

Zenith make some beautiful time pieces, everyone is going crazy paying over the top prices for new and used Rolexcs. It's a crazy world

[@WatchAdvisor]

True! It is a crazy world - YES!

[@andreizamfira]

For me this is the best watch that exists today. What other watch can measure the 1/100 of a second? Agree with the presenter, is unbelievable...

[@Ofenlicht]

This technology was developed by TAG Heuer and now made its way to Zenith under the LVMH umbrella. Also FP Journe makes the Centigraphe.

[@WatchAdvisor]

1/100 of a second makes much sense with Zenith than with TAG Heuer… To be precise it was a shared project between the brands … what was wanted at the time being were solutions… Biver then decided to launch it with Zenith…

[@andreizamfira]

I always saw this brand as being such an under-rated brand, asking much less for their watches while in the same time offering so much more technology than others "renown", (e.g. Omega and Rolex...). I never saw a Moonwatch or a Daytona to provide centigraph functionality, (and i doubt I will ever see one...).

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Funky. Summery. Fun. Although blurring the lines aesthetically, at a quick glance, between high horology and Casio G-Shocks. Only downside being the relatively short warranty period, short service interval, high service price and that they probably have to go back to Switzerland for months at a time.

[@WatchAdvisor]

You simply shouldn't compare a trend to high-tech case materials in luxury watchmaking with a G-Shock! Two different pairs of shoes!

[@bobbydazzler1780]

@@WatchAdvisor correct but I’m speaking about at a glance not giving them a close inspection.

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@bobbydazzler1780 OK, I hear you!

[@bobbydazzler1780]

@@WatchAdvisor it’s not meant as a criticism. Watch brands spend millions on the way their watches look aesthetically. Hardly surprising that there will be an overlap in design aesthetic between high horology and more accessible brands with computerised design packages and 3D printing technology v high horology manufacturing methods. So you can pay 400 bucks or 40,000 and get watches that have a similar high tech appearance at a glance. For example, Casio could produce an AP Royal Oak look if they wanted to, oh look, they already did! Or RM…

[@garyzimmerman6367]

Another great review and video. My favorite by far is the black with orange strap. The Velcro strap would be my second strap choice. I just love Zenith watches and especially this one. However I wish is also had a date complication. I think the size is perfect. The white one is unisex in my opinion. However, the white one is not my taste.

[@andrewm9669]

I like them both, but the size is the stumbling point for me. I really wanted the Defy 21 Ultra Violet, looked incredible in photos, then in person, it was just too big. A black and purple watch is out there at the best of times, but the size just made it that little bit more restrictive to wear. The watch wears you, you don’t wear the watch. Unbelievable piece of kit though, i really love the look of Zenith over the past few years. I have many brands in my collection, and sometimes I feel they all look back in time in terms of design, these Zenith Defy watches are very modern and look superb. Bravo.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Love your comment, thanks for sharing! “The watch wears you”. YES! So dare… act emotional and not rational… Who says what fits one a wrist? The PP fanboys? 😆

[@andrewm9669]

@@WatchAdvisor That's a very good point Alex, there is nothing rational in this hobby. There is adrenaline and fun in the spontaneous purchase.

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@andrewm9669 Keep in mind… no one needs such an anachronistic instrument in 2022… it’s pure fun and emotion…

[@Osrona]

Excellent review as always....danke Alexander !

[@WatchAdvisor]

You are very welcome! Which one is your favorite? What about the sizes?

[@Osrona]

@@WatchAdvisor well I would go for the Defy Extreme!

[@flatearthbear4077]

I Love the black one Alexander with the black rubber butterfly clasp ! I can appreciate the 24,000 euros as both the quality and the function of this watch warrants the price. Thank You Alexander for bringing this to us ! Salute🥂

[@WatchAdvisor]

You are very welcome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and our passion!

[@petersampson5202]

GOD BLESS YOU ALEXANDER. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE MY FRIEND. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE 🙏

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thank you Peter!

[@petersampson5202]

@@WatchAdvisor YOU ARE VERY WELCOME ALEXANDER. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE MY FRIEND. 🙏

[@dakotaschuetz8139]

I got the white one, love your review of it

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing our passion! Bravo! Congratulations! Well done! May your Defy 21 always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…

[@jacksonlam9319]

Wow , so fast you already received the white Chroma , how do you like the watch ?

[@jorfedgonbol]

I acquired the titanium version. Haute horlogerie at its most!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Congratulations! Bravo! May your Zenith always show you HAPPY seconds, minutes and hours…

[@jorfedgonbol]

@@WatchAdvisor That advanced technique is called "foudroyante seconds"

[@이초코핫초코]

I am practicing english with u. Thx alex.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I feel honoured and I am happy to read this!

[@ianmedium]

If one is a real watch enthusiast rather than a slave to what is in and what is the best "investment" then this watch is a fantastic thing to own. Technically fascinating from a brand with a real heritage of innovation and quality for around €25,000. Last time I checked the real price (retail price is not even an option anymore due to the opportunists and grey market dealers inflating the prices!) of a steel daytona is around €40,000 which makes this a bargain for all you get and your not a sheep but standing out showing you actually love the art of horology. Well done Zenith! Alexander. I would love it if you could get your hands on the new ultra high beat Chopard Alpine Eagle and review it for us. I would love to see what it looks like in one of your videos and what you think of it. Perhaps at the same time you could get them to loan you the new rose gold chronograph as well as that looks stunning also! Oh and the carbon for me. Summer would be on the orange strap and cooler months go stealth with the black straps! Oh and I really do not like the velcro, Not only as it sounds cheap when opened but you have a huge amount of strap sticking out which is going to catch on everything. Much better if they had done a simple tang buckle version with keepers

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! Interesting read… Concerning the Alpine Eagle I would love to do a review, but I have to admit that I lost a bit the interest in Chopard… The PR department in Geneva is no fun working with 😞… bureaucrats 🤦🏻‍♂️ … they are real buzz killers 🤷🏻‍♂️ … Let’s hope that this situation changes in the near future …

[@ianmedium]

@@WatchAdvisor Oh Thats a real shame as they have some really interesting watches that are often forgotten and perhaps it is thus due to their PR department. I am really enjoying your Parmigiani series though and would love a more in-depth video of the new tonda split seconds platinum chronograph, talk about a stealth watch!

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@ianmedium Thanks for understanding and your suggestions!

[@lesgillard985]

The white one 👍

[@WatchAdvisor]

In fact very, very cool! YES!!!

[@lesgillard985]

😃 weel it not a Vostok Amphibian White dial CCCP. KGB,,,but it is a work of art all the same 😉

[@sosin]

Nice, i like these colorful models from Zenith. I wish there was a second PR indicator for the timekeeping barrel too.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Doesn't really make sense though... It is an automatic calibre so the hand would always indicate 100% and not move...

[@sosin]

@@WatchAdvisor that is if you are wearing it constantly. i like watches that have PR indicators.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I hear you !

[@Psysso]

I have the normal Zenith defy white ceramic and that watch is sleek and toned down size wise. What i dont like is the buckle, its very uncomfortable and slashes into my wrists, really dont understand the super sharp edges, wish Zenith would admit this fault and replace it with a better design.Ofc the custom lugs dont allow nonfactory strap changes, which makes it even more frustrating. These chronos are a pleasure to watch and admire though, i love them.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!

[@cloudno10dreamcatcher83]

Awesome watches!! They don't have a Chronometer Certification - that's OK. But can you tell me something about the accuracy? Thank you for the coming response!

[@WatchAdvisor]

They do have a Chronometer Certification done by TimeLab in Geneva. I mention it in the video…

[@cloudno10dreamcatcher83]

@@WatchAdvisor Thank you very much for your response. But I am confused, because there are no infos in the spec´s on the Zenith Homepage!

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@cloudno10dreamcatcher83 Well that’s a shame that they don’t mention this… Fact is that the „normal“ 5 Hz-Calibre is certified by TimeLab in Geneva…

[@cloudno10dreamcatcher83]

@@WatchAdvisor Thank you! Yes, that's a shame. But maybe they don't mention this, because the accuracy is not that way it should be!!!!

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@cloudno10dreamcatcher83 Stop! You misunderstood me! The chronographs are tested by TimeLab and certified as Chronometer -4/+6 seconds. They pass the test easily… I trusted you when you said Zenith doesn’t mention it… I shouldn’t have done it 😠, since of course it is mentioned… just download the product sheet and you will read it shop.zenith-watches.com/pub/media/catalog/product/file/en_10.9100.9004_22.I200.pdf

[@tvo6453]

At 45 years old, I guess I’m too old, but I find both watches too “Swatch-ish” or “Hublot-ish” for me. I’ll stick to my Sub and speedy. I still plan on getting the zenith chronomaster sport, for my next watch, unless I get a call from my AD, for a Daytona, which I don’t count on.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I am older than you and I find them really, really cool… But you must know, I never plan to grow up … 👻

[@tvo6453]

@@WatchAdvisor never said they weren’t cool. I still think swatch watches are cool…doesn’t mean I’m going out to buy and rock one anymore, like I did when I was 13 yo. I still think skateboarding is cool too, but I’ve moved on. Just not my style anymore, even though I may think they’re cool.

[@davidsayer2278]

Great Video thank you. Where can you buy these though cannot see them anywhere.

[@WatchAdvisor]

They only have been presented a view days ago… deliveries to the Zenith boutiques and ADs have started though… May I ask: where are you based?

[@davidsayer2278]

London

[@WatchAdvisor]

@@davidsayer2278 They should be available soon in the UK, that’s what I was told…

[@jacksonlam9319]

Amazing, watches, Zenith being doing well, craftsmanship is good if the polishing of the movement can further improved will able to similar to AP & PP , need to control the supplies, better marketing, Zenith Watches are in the upwards trends , Zenith , keep it up , I like the Chroma very playful colourful and is limited to 200 pcs , looking forward to receiving the real watches, love to see the real thing and compare the white ceramic side by side with AP

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your passion and thoughts with us!

[@jacksonlam9319]

@@WatchAdvisor cool

[@glennp00]

prefer the carbon one. more options with the straps.

[@WatchAdvisor]

The Extreme Carbon is for sure the more “technical” watch…

[@Gristow3]

The sizes of the watches are perfect for a male or female. For me, I have problems reading small print, so watches less than 45 mm are not good for me.

[@WatchAdvisor]

There you go… one good reason to buy a big watch more… Love your comment, thanks for sharing!

[@GC2TEJJ]

A Carbon bracelett would be great

[@WatchAdvisor]

Wow, that would be expensive though…

[@sadaka201]

Excelent presentation, Alexander. However, for once these watches are nocht my cup of tea.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Tastes are different… that’s how it is…

[@Ninakoklahombi]

My opinion is merely for Zenith’s marketing data if so desired. Not a fan. I have no doubt they are a good manufacturer. The first impression is Casio. I am certain the price would not lol. Obviously the technology and materials are far superior. I just can’t get passed it , sorry Zenith .

[@WatchAdvisor]

No worries! Tastes are different…

[@japd7897]

7:05 red bezel. I like that.

[@WatchAdvisor]

Zenith should do a re-edition of it - Yes!

[@GC2TEJJ]

Traumuhr!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Welche von den Beiden?

[@lesgillard985]

So Alexander ..,when can we expect a new video?😳

[@WatchAdvisor]

We are „suffering“ under the strict embargos… next week Monday we will publish the Omega novelties 2022 and other videos…

[@lesgillard985]

👍😃

[@JLJLJL-h7n]

Zenith created the most uncomfortable deployant clasp for the Chroma that I've ever felt on a watch. The edges are sharp and if the fit is on the tighter side for your wrist, it'll actually be painful to wear. Cool looking watch otherwise but they really messed up on that clasp. Just an honest heads up.

[@WatchAdvisor]

That shouldn't be the case of course... I criticized Zenith for their fragile folding clasps coming with the Chronometer Sport ... Thanks for sharing!

[@TheCoolkriss]

Nice video, however, the chrono power reserve is not one hour, it's more like 50 minutes.

[@WatchAdvisor]

I never tested it from A-Z ... Zenith says 60 Minutes... maybe it is a bit less... Thanks for sharing!

[@BUMHEAD1100]

Yep !

[@WatchAdvisor]

May I ask which one?

[@miguellossantos2990]

That White watch looks good, just It doesn't really match any suit

[@WatchAdvisor]

That’s more a watch you wear with jeans and T-shirts …

[@lesgillard985]

Alexander...I think I type for the vast majority of your watchers 😃, when I say..,,,,,STOP TEEZiNG!!!! ITS TIME FOR A NEW VIDEO 👍😃

[@WatchAdvisor]

As always we are busy editing… in the moment some embargoes prevent us from publishing though…

[@lesgillard985]

Is that some brand of watch?🙃

[@lesgillard985]

YES!!!!👍😃

[@SaltBhj]

Looking like Hublot

[@WatchAdvisor]

Yes they do and I hope Zenith does more in the future to differentiate itself again…

[@SaltBhj]

@@WatchAdvisor exactly, it’s so upside down. Zenith should set trends for newer brands to follow, not the other way around. Thanks for being so engaging Mr. Alexander. God bless you and your family.

[@djohnson9857]

I'd argue that the defy 21 case clearly takes it's shape from the original 1969 el primero, so whose copying who?! :'D As for the open work dial, it's definitely not exclusive to Hublot. And lets be real, this movement deserves to be seen.

[@djohnson9857]

@@WatchAdvisor I agree, apart from high beat movements, 100th of a second chronographs, great build and finish quality at very competitive prices, having a long history that they pull from far more tastefully than most, unique cases and innovating with new materials, I think Zenith really need to do more to be noticed and separate themselves from brands like Rolex who are constantly pushing the boundaries. :'D

[@franckaffolaby1429]

je pense sincerement que ça fait trop Audemars Piguet 😞

[@krisg3758]

Simply, no!

[@WatchAdvisor]

Peut-être 🤔 … il faut juste savoir/se rendre compte que Zénith était avant Audemars Piguet a faire une montre sport en acier en 1969 … c’est une évolution … une moderne interprétation de la pièce historique…

[@pukenanginang]

It looks like ROO

[@WatchAdvisor]

Zenith presented its Defy in 1969… three years before AP presented the Royal Oak… Do you know where Gérald Genta got his inspiration from? Maybe it was that Reference A3642 Defy from Zenith…

[@damianc80]

Costs waaaay too much

[@WatchAdvisor]

What would be the appropriate price in your opinion?

[@silvenepistola]

That white is cool af but I just can't see it matching with anything I wear

[@WatchAdvisor]

That white would match everything… it is a neutral color IMHO…

[@bpshogun3748]

white shirt or T-shirt

[@cc8530]

Alexander, on what planet is the velcro strap meant to be attractive and functional on a smaller wrist when you CLEARLY have the end of the strap sticking out like it does? Any ‘unbias’ review would point out this glaring design fault, so why didn’t you?

[@WatchAdvisor]

Tastes are different! I love that bold, technical look...

[@doperdr]

c c richard Mille also make watches with Velcro straps. Now every watch needs to be on a bracelet or a leather strap.

[@andreizamfira]

Instead of Extreme should have been called something like Alien, or UFO...

[@WatchAdvisor]

That’s the watch you want to have on your wrist when an UFO lands and Aliens kidnap you 👻

[@andreizamfira]

@@WatchAdvisor :))))) yes

[@rmeissne]

I have the cash to buy at least 50 of those, but not the wrist to wear a 45 mm watch 😡

[@vipinsuriya007]

Lol 😂

[@WatchAdvisor]

Zenith sells also smaller watches… so if you want to invest some money in the brand let me know…

[@HeinrichGossler]

They do wear much smaller then they seem. I turned down a Rolex Explorer II polar 42mm because it felt too big, but love my Defy 21 at 44mm. Try them on, its the only way to tell.

[@johngear5747]

Hmm if only bvlgari and chopard copy zenith strategy

[@WatchAdvisor]

??? I don't get the point...