BY JOVAN K
As the saying goes, go big or go home and Zenith clearly chose the first option for LVMH Watch Week 2026. Instead of spreading releases across its catalog, the brand put all its chips on the Defy collection with six new models, covering vintage revival, modern ceramic sports watches, compact everyday pieces and a high-end tourbillon. It is a focused move, especially coming right after the brand’s 150th anniversary year, but it also shows how much ground the Defy line can realistically cover today.
Defy Revival A3643
Zenith is clearly looking at its 1969 archive here. The Revival A3643 carries over the familiar 37mm steel case along with the recognizable 14-sided bezel. The dial on this is the clean silver sunray, with rhodium indexes, lume plots, and a small orange accent on the seconds hand. Inside is the Elite 670 automatic movement with a 50-hour reserve. It comes on the ladder bracelet, priced at €7,900.
Defy Skyline Chronograph Black Ceramic
This modern chronograph comes in a stealthy full-black ceramic measuring 42mm. The bracelet further accentuates that stealthy vibe Zenith is going for here. One can spot the Skyline star motif with red accents on the chrono hands. Trusted El Primero 3600 hums at 5Hz and times to 1/10th of a second. Price is €23,400.
Defy Skyline Skeleton Black Ceramic
Also in ceramic, but with a rose gold skeleton dial. The 41mm case houses the El Primero 3620 SK, visible through the open-worked design. It’s high-beat, has a 55-hour reserve, and shows off its mechanics nicely. Price is €19,100.
Defy Skyline 36
Zenith released two new versions of the Defy 36, which have a silver star-pattern dial in a 36mm case. One is plain steel, the other adds a diamond-set bezel. Both use the Elite 670 movement. Prices are €9,500 for steel and €13,500 for diamonds.
Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton Rose Gold
That’s the big one from this release. A 41mm rose gold case, skeleton dial in blue and a tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Faceted gold hands glow under Super-LumiNova. This limited edition hits just 50 pieces and comes with a rose gold bracelet and an extra blue rubber strap. The El Primero 3630 SK keeps things moving for 50 hours straight. Price is €102,800.
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