Zenith Defy Midnight Diamond

Zenith, while not a household name, is certainly a known name in the world of watches - particularly in collecting circles. The primary reason? The El Primero. As nothing short of an icon (yeah, we said it), this caliber tends to have some side effects for its name brand, in this case, other models from the era in Zeniths line up perhaps not getting the recognition that they deserve — leaving plenty of forgotten gems in the brand's past. Such is the case with the Defy line of watches, which debuted the very same year that the El Primero chronograph did in 1969! The Zenith Defy collection spans an almost shocking array of references, including watches like the Revival darlings, right on up to crazy Defy Extremes and Defy 21s. This piece, however, is something unlike the others--- a Zenith Defy Midnight, reference 16.9200.670/01.MI001. Featuring a 36mm case with an awesome integrated bracelet, this Zenith Defy Midnight is outfitted with a gorgeous 'midnight' star-speckled dial topped with a date window. Tying it all together, this particular piece features a diamond-set bezel and indexes, and the Zenith star on the seconds hand. From the eye-catching dial and dynamic case shape, to the mechanical charm displayed through the caseback, the Zenith Defy Midnight is a very special watch indeed.