New color for Zenith DEFY 21 Ultraviolet movement

Posted by lifata on March 4th, 2024

Unusual colors for the dial or case make the watch stand out from other models, and sometimes even set a new fashion. In addition to the classic black and silver, shades of blue, salmon and green have become commonplace in watchmaking. However, one color is rare - purple. This is the color that the Swiss company Zenith chose for the new DEFY 21 Ultraviolet chronograph. But not for the dial or case, but for the mechanism of the new watch.

In past centuries, purple was considered the color of kings. Purple fabric dye was rare, and its production was kept secret by some civilizations, such as the Phoenicians. Today, the color purple is widely used in many areas of life, from clothing to sports cars. But for the world of watchmaking this color is rare. Zenith replica chose purple not only for its regal hue.

In the visible part of the spectrum, violet color has the highest photon vibration frequency. As the oscillation frequency increases, the color becomes invisible to the eye and turns into ultraviolet. This characteristic of the purple color has become a defining one for Zenith. To highlight the relationship between color and frequency, the company chose the revolutionary El Primero Caliber 21. This caliber operates at an incredible frequency of 50 Hz, allowing the chronograph to measure with precision down to 1/100 of a second.

Zenith applied purple to the details of the El Primero 21, visible through the skeletonized dial. Zenith Defy 21 Ultraviolet has a strong visual impact with bright and colorful purple highlights. The purple areas of the movement contrast nicely with the gray dial counters and case. The counters at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, as well as the 100-second scale along the edge of the dial, are gray.

The Defy 21 Ultraviolet case is made of titanium. The case diameter is 44 mm, thickness is 14.5 mm. Sandblasting adds a dark gray finish and a rugged appearance to the case. Despite its large size, the light weight of the titanium construction and barrel shape allow the watch replicas uk to sit comfortably on the wrist. In addition, the Defy 21 Ultraviolet is water resistant to 100 meters.

The power reserve of the Defy 21 Ultraviolet chronograph is ensured by a purple star-shaped central rotor. The movement's purple bridges are also clearly visible through the sapphire crystal back of the case. The replica watch uk is complemented by a black rubber strap with purple inserts imitating textiles.