Downgrade in every aspect from the Defy Classic (to me). Seems like the Classic wasn’t a hot seller & they wanted to change things up but failed to do anything but chase trends. I don’t think this design will stand the test if time
I think they took a step back with this model. A 4-Pointed star motif on the dial despite that zenith star is 5 star. And then a small second counter that’s high beat (okay cool) but only counts 10 seconds and not 60. The old Defy did it better. This is too much trying to be an AP even with its bezel design. I really enjoy zenith as a brand but this one is a miss
Regarding Zenith as a Company: I recently bought a Zenith Chronomaster original 38mm (GEN 1) and had to send it back to zenith for some service. I was greatly impressed with their customer service. Definitely a "Tier 1" experience, and converted me into a believer. Re-fabbed my whole watch for $200, and returned in perfect condition, running +1 sec/day. My only wish is that they make more 38mm watches!!
@@dibtojyoti10 hello! The service was $200 and they replaced all of the hands, 4 screws, and repaired one of the plates. They also did a quick polish. I received the watch with all of the old parts as well, including the original sapphire crystal, which they must have had to break to do some of the service. The service took 2 months due to parts availability. The place that I bought the watch from was a reseller, and the watch was pre-owned in mint condition (as far as I could see at the time), and had just left warranty. The damage was caused by the reseller's jeweler, so I sent it to Zenith to set it right. Zenith knew all of this and was very generous in fixing the problems they caused. Rolex would not have been so kind, and would have likely refused to service the watch, as has happened to many of my friends. I was very impressed with Zenith. Also, I used the east coast service center in Springfield NJ USA.
@@johnm5131 Most other brands would charge multiples of that price, if they even agree to do the service. That sounds like an amazing experience, congrats on the watch! That specific piece is on my list
Great video! Completely agree, I was disappointed when the Defy Classic was discontinued as I preferred this originally. Although, having tried a skyline on in an AD recently, the design and the steel on the wrist converted me!
I am a vast Zenith fanboy, but I can't get my mind around this watch. Besides the silly bracelet (no half links, no fine adjustments, and no on the fly... forget about it) why this mini 10-sec hand? It's like, yeah, I even don't have a metaphor because it's too silly. But indeed a nice looking watch.
@@Sojourner88 Well, not exactly. Seeing in person give you totally different perspective. Shame he didn't put on a rubber strap, metal bracelet is good but full expression is on rubber strap. Looking dial through the glass you will notice some serious stuff also they execute the date very well. As I said in video it is not possible to capture lots of details.
12mm thick with only 100m of WR is a shame. A Sub is similar and has 300m of WR. The Aqua Terra has 150. If they got this down to 10mm thick, I'd be in.
@@saodavi6267 thinness is the whole point of the integrated bracelet design. It is the factor that makes it not only sporty but elegant as well. A 12mm thick nautilus would look ridiculous
Looks good on wrist! But imho it would look even better with some text in bottom half of dial (‘defy’, ‘skyline’ or something) for balance. Also prefer without the sub-seconds at 9 tbh, like the Classic.
Oh my God what a beautiful time piece. I've never heard of this one and how lucky I was to have watched this first on your channel with those pretty camera works
Five sided crown? It's a pentagon crown. I expected a higher consistency. So disappointing... But I guess it's all Greek to you. 😜 Cool watch though...
Great video as usual for a watch that I used to like in pics but as I've just seen its crazy seconds hand on coc.. Nespresso! - it's a no-go from my side. The little stars on the dial make me think of the Pittsburg Steelers - which is not that positive too (but it's one of those things that once you see, you can't erase from your mind). Thanks Evan!
Hmm. I’m sure it’s worth the money, but at that price point there are other options I’m interested in. If this was in the 3~4k range it’d almost be a no brainer. There’s enough that’s objectively cool and interesting to justify a purchase. Subjectively it’s just….cool. Erm….hectocoolo
As always, very nice video. Don't really like how it looks like on its own, but surprisingly it looks very nice on the wrist. But that subdial? Nah, would make me anxious.
This Zenith is not *for me* but I do like it! The 10 second small seconds is quirky and unusable, but I like that it's different. Great video and humor as usual.
Great review as usual but that mad running seconds dial... doesn't actually really tell you at any point what the actual seconds are at since you have to gauge where the minute hand is between minute markers. We can super precisely never tell you what the exact time is.
Can somebody please explain to me what's the point in having a 5-sided star logo for your main brand, and yet you end up with a bunch of 4-sided stars throughout your dial?
Why do even established watch brands like this one so shoot themselves in the foot? This is a nice looking retro style integrated watch. Fine looking bracelet and dial. Like the multi sided bezel. BUT.....Silly gimmick 10 second hand. Check. Daft nil useful micro adjust or even sizable bracelet. Check. No interesting modern and in demand colours. Check..... Do these companies not speak to sensible, down to earth people on what they need/like in a watch.... No Check clearly..... Sad, as it had potential clearly.
My brain hurts with this watch. It desperately needs a seconds reset function, since it's really hard to stop the watch at the 10 given the speed, and why 10 seconds? Why not 30? 20? It's confusing why there would be ZERO half links or adjustments in the bracelet. This feels like a complete failure and yet I still like the looks.
Don't change the date between 8pm and 4am. Definitely don't do it on an el primero. You're forcing the date wheel to reengage when it's already changing wearing off the cog. I can tell because the date is 18th then 19th. You should send an apology to the person you borrowed it from. This is why I don't lend my watches to youtubers. They don't care if they damage your watch. They just want views.
Great piece but am no fan of butterfly clasps. I'd love to have seen them put one on of the minimalist clasps of an IWC Mark piece or GO SeaQ, but I think that's patented by Richemont.
I love this watch and if it had a normal second hand I would have purchased it by now. Im kind of a function over form kind of guy. Yea, it needs to look good but if it serves no purpose at all I just cant bring myself to like it.
I prefer the round bezel defy so, so much over this one. I don’t know why they didn’t just put all their chips into that one, rather than this, which feels so unoriginal and derivative.
Zenith need to dump this and release a new classic sunburst blue dial made from stainless steel, 37mm and microadjust or halflinks for the bracelet. Perfection
Would be a much better watch with a 4hz beat rate and longer power reserve (and service interval since the movement isn't trying to tear itself apart). I mean that sub seconds reminds me of those silly baseball caps with the spinny propellor on top. A bit of a gimmick.
Have you upgraded your mic? Might be crazy but your voice is coming through in better detail - either way, appreciate it! Great video too. Love this watch.
great price, and I like that I'd be able to wear it, unlike the other integrateds. edit: I'd like it with three hands, PLUS the gimmicky sub second dial. Or two sub dials. Then it would have some of the chrono heritage that goes with El Primero, and it would be something for those people that run their chronographs just to see the hand(s) moving, without being wrong in/for doing so.
Weird how we all see things differently. I saw the dial as a bunch of squished up circles, not 4 point stars. This observation means nothing more than I observed it.
The new mint green dial on the recently announced Skyline 36mm is so gorgeous. I really hope they bring it in 41mm. Would be an instant buy. Love this new colour!
Cool watch, fun gimmick, fun design... great watch if you have a fairly fleshed out collection and money to burn. I picked up a very nicely finished IWC, an in-house precious metal trimmed Oris for me and a diamond studded Oris for my gf for the same money.
My favourite Casioak mod so far
🤣🤣
Spat my tea out! Brilliant!
Just a pity they are different shapes and Zenith had this shape well before the AP Royal Oak was a thing.
Worst Casioak mod is the AP Royal Oak
Lmaooo
Downgrade in every aspect from the Defy Classic (to me). Seems like the Classic wasn’t a hot seller & they wanted to change things up but failed to do anything but chase trends. I don’t think this design will stand the test if time
As an owner of this watch, this review is 100% spot on. Well done.
Is this Girard Perregaux Laureato’s twin? 🧐
0:03. Zenith sucks. It’s true.
They are following Tissot’s PRX in imitating the Royal Oakville blue waffle dial.
I think they took a step back with this model. A 4-Pointed star motif on the dial despite that zenith star is 5 star. And then a small second counter that’s high beat (okay cool) but only counts 10 seconds and not 60. The old Defy did it better. This is too much trying to be an AP even with its bezel design. I really enjoy zenith as a brand but this one is a miss
Well he did mention that Zenith did the whole Hex like bezel before A.P
Regarding Zenith as a Company: I recently bought a Zenith Chronomaster original 38mm (GEN 1) and had to send it back to zenith for some service. I was greatly impressed with their customer service. Definitely a "Tier 1" experience, and converted me into a believer. Re-fabbed my whole watch for $200, and returned in perfect condition, running +1 sec/day. My only wish is that they make more 38mm watches!!
how much did the service cost if i may ask?
@@dibtojyoti10 hello! The service was $200 and they replaced all of the hands, 4 screws, and repaired one of the plates. They also did a quick polish. I received the watch with all of the old parts as well, including the original sapphire crystal, which they must have had to break to do some of the service. The service took 2 months due to parts availability. The place that I bought the watch from was a reseller, and the watch was pre-owned in mint condition (as far as I could see at the time), and had just left warranty. The damage was caused by the reseller's jeweler, so I sent it to Zenith to set it right. Zenith knew all of this and was very generous in fixing the problems they caused. Rolex would not have been so kind, and would have likely refused to service the watch, as has happened to many of my friends. I was very impressed with Zenith. Also, I used the east coast service center in Springfield NJ USA.
@@johnm5131 Most other brands would charge multiples of that price, if they even agree to do the service. That sounds like an amazing experience, congrats on the watch! That specific piece is on my list
@@johnm5131 I'm curious about why Rolex would refuse to service the watch? Is it because an equivalent Rolex would be too old for service?
Working in healthcare- I can see value out of a 10 second rotation for taking pulses.
Absolutely love the watch, silver dial is my favourite. Great video again mate 👍
I have this watch and I love it. If only it had slightly smaller dimensions and a 60 sec sub dial instead of 10, it would be perfect to me.
What size wrist? I’m at 6.5” and sounds like that might be stretching it with this watch. But it’s beautiful!
Nice expensive PRX (Joking)
Great video! Completely agree, I was disappointed when the Defy Classic was discontinued as I preferred this originally. Although, having tried a skyline on in an AD recently, the design and the steel on the wrist converted me!
Homage to a RO / Laureato?
I am a vast Zenith fanboy, but I can't get my mind around this watch. Besides the silly bracelet (no half links, no fine adjustments, and no on the fly... forget about it) why this mini 10-sec hand? It's like, yeah, I even don't have a metaphor because it's too silly. But indeed a nice looking watch.
Zenith is class, i was mesmerised by the second hand whizzing around on expresso power
Way overpriced!
I have this watch.
Pure perfection, especially on the rubber strap.
That’s a nice PRX homage.
@@Sojourner88 Well, not exactly.
Seeing in person give you totally different perspective.
Shame he didn't put on a rubber strap, metal bracelet is good but full expression is on rubber strap.
Looking dial through the glass you will notice some serious stuff also they execute the date very well.
As I said in video it is not possible to capture lots of details.
Love your videos!
This is my favorite integrated bracelet type of watch, never handled one in my hands, but I love its charm.
12mm thick with only 100m of WR is a shame. A Sub is similar and has 300m of WR. The Aqua Terra has 150. If they got this down to 10mm thick, I'd be in.
You don't need more than 100 for a watch like this.
@@YoureTerrific but you do need less than 12mm thickness with a watch like this
@@Armoer Exactly. The GP Laureatto and Cartier Santos pull this off just fine at 10mm. Complete with 100m and an integrated-style case.
@@saodavi6267 thinness is the whole point of the integrated bracelet design. It is the factor that makes it not only sporty but elegant as well. A 12mm thick nautilus would look ridiculous
“Making the watch…six more better” killed me
Nice PRX ya got there chump
Yeah, novadys every watch brand have some kind of Royal Oak hommage available when the original is for most unavailable. 😀
God I love this channel and the sharp comedy statements in the videos 😁🙏 !
This is serious business. No laughing allowed. Or aloud.
@@YoureTerrific 😂😂
@@YoureTerrific Understood Sir 😂 ! Tips for next review - new Speedy 57 would be awesome 😎👊 !
Looks good on wrist! But imho it would look even better with some text in bottom half of dial (‘defy’, ‘skyline’ or something) for balance. Also prefer without the sub-seconds at 9 tbh, like the Classic.
Definitely 6 more better.
Oh my God what a beautiful time piece. I've never heard of this one and how lucky I was to have watched this first on your channel with those pretty camera works
Dial and bracelet taper is just gorgeous.
Funny, I had this watch on a list of candidates for my next purchase, next to the Omega Worldtimer and "a" spring drive Grand Seiko.
Bought a Zenith dress watch for a great deal last year (from an AD). Way too many people sleep on this brand
Five sided crown? It's a pentagon crown. I expected a higher consistency. So disappointing... But I guess it's all Greek to you. 😜
Cool watch though...
Great video as usual for a watch that I used to like in pics but as I've just seen its crazy seconds hand on coc.. Nespresso! - it's a no-go from my side. The little stars on the dial make me think of the Pittsburg Steelers - which is not that positive too (but it's one of those things that once you see, you can't erase from your mind). Thanks Evan!
Nessuno deve pensare dei Pittsburgh Steelers. Non si fa bene.
Meh
what great timing. I started lusting after this watch about 2 weeks ago. almost exactly when i found your channel! :)
I don’t care how derivative the design is, or how useless the spinning seconds hand might be - it’s a sexy looking watch and that’s all that matters.
This guy gets it.
Hmm. I’m sure it’s worth the money, but at that price point there are other options I’m interested in. If this was in the 3~4k range it’d almost be a no brainer. There’s enough that’s objectively cool and interesting to justify a purchase. Subjectively it’s just….cool. Erm….hectocoolo
Crap, like this but PRX was waaaaay too big. This one sounds NOPE. 😢
Please feel free to carry on with the humour in the videos. Loved them !
As always, very nice video.
Don't really like how it looks like on its own, but surprisingly it looks very nice on the wrist. But that subdial? Nah, would make me anxious.
This Zenith is not *for me* but I do like it! The 10 second small seconds is quirky and unusable, but I like that it's different. Great video and humor as usual.
Love this watch!
I have the skeleton version of this watch, and that one is even better IMO!
I don't like dials that look like cleaning sponges
Sometimes i wish that i had bigger wrists.
Omg omg... Calm the f down watch
It’s not well known, but if you are looking to time something I think Zenith makes chronographs.
They do?!
@@YoureTerrific Mmmm. I didn't know either 🤔😉
Tissot PRX vibes anyone ?
Great review as usual but that mad running seconds dial... doesn't actually really tell you at any point what the actual seconds are at since you have to gauge where the minute hand is between minute markers. We can super precisely never tell you what the exact time is.
Nice video. Good luck seeing how many seconds off a day your watch is without a timegrapher
Maybe that’s the whole idea. Clever, Zenith, very clever.
Multiply the daily accuracy by number of days since last set 🤪
Can somebody please explain to me what's the point in having a 5-sided star logo for your main brand, and yet you end up with a bunch of 4-sided stars throughout your dial?
Why do even established watch brands like this one so shoot themselves in the foot?
This is a nice looking retro style integrated watch. Fine looking bracelet and dial. Like the multi sided bezel.
BUT.....Silly gimmick 10 second hand. Check. Daft nil useful micro adjust or even sizable bracelet. Check. No interesting modern and in demand colours. Check.....
Do these companies not speak to sensible, down to earth people on what they need/like in a watch.... No Check clearly.....
Sad, as it had potential clearly.
My brain hurts with this watch. It desperately needs a seconds reset function, since it's really hard to stop the watch at the 10 given the speed, and why 10 seconds? Why not 30? 20? It's confusing why there would be ZERO half links or adjustments in the bracelet. This feels like a complete failure and yet I still like the looks.
Casio edifice
Don't change the date between 8pm and 4am. Definitely don't do it on an el primero. You're forcing the date wheel to reengage when it's already changing wearing off the cog. I can tell because the date is 18th then 19th. You should send an apology to the person you borrowed it from. This is why I don't lend my watches to youtubers. They don't care if they damage your watch. They just want views.
Great piece but am no fan of butterfly clasps. I'd love to have seen them put one on of the minimalist clasps of an IWC Mark piece or GO SeaQ, but I think that's patented by Richemont.
Can't bring myself to like this shape, especially royal oak. Either square or round please
I love this watch and if it had a normal second hand I would have purchased it by now. Im kind of a function over form kind of guy. Yea, it needs to look good but if it serves no purpose at all I just cant bring myself to like it.
I prefer the round bezel defy so, so much over this one. I don’t know why they didn’t just put all their chips into that one, rather than this, which feels so unoriginal and derivative.
Well, AP inspired, same as much cheaper Tissot PRX
I have a tissot-next will be GS/Omega or Zenith... having a hard time deciding.
Zenith need to dump this and release a new classic sunburst blue dial made from stainless steel, 37mm and microadjust or halflinks for the bracelet. Perfection
Zenith are just a pricy homage brand. I don’t really care for them that much
When are we done with prx homages?🤷🏼♂️
HOlistic indeed. Great video and I love your sense of humor 👍
Cool, but I'll stick with 16 PRX's thanks
first minute: haha, I feel you :) I have the DEFY in blue, I really don't know why... I've no idea 😅
Absolutely Beautiful ! If One were to Forget the hype..this is a way better steel then the over hyped and over priced Ap or rolex.
Would be a much better watch with a 4hz beat rate and longer power reserve (and service interval since the movement isn't trying to tear itself apart). I mean that sub seconds reminds me of those silly baseball caps with the spinny propellor on top. A bit of a gimmick.
Nice Pelagos on the wrist...LHD ;)
Have you upgraded your mic? Might be crazy but your voice is coming through in better detail - either way, appreciate it! Great video too. Love this watch.
Great video, but Meh. I would rather have a girard perregaux..
Thanks! Great video, I have enjoyed! Best watch chanel on YT.
Zenioak anyone?
“Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it doesn’t work, you can always hit them with it.”
-Boris the Blade
I agree, I will wait until they make it in green. A bit more lively color would be nice.
great price, and I like that I'd be able to wear it, unlike the other integrateds.
edit: I'd like it with three hands, PLUS the gimmicky sub second dial. Or two sub dials.
Then it would have some of the chrono heritage that goes with El Primero, and it would be something for those people that run their chronographs just to see the hand(s) moving, without being wrong in/for doing so.
I really like to look of the Skyline - but I just can't get over that second hand - drives me nuts and makes in unwearable in practice.
Weird how we all see things differently. I saw the dial as a bunch of squished up circles, not 4 point stars. This observation means nothing more than I observed it.
I see that sometimes, kinda annoying
Just saw this watch on the wrist of a friend. Love it!
The dial looks like a bandaid to me. I can’t unsee it.
very nice watch but 41 is not my size.
What's on your wrist at the video intro?
Tudor Pelagos
Love your humour, its like watching a stand up on my favourite hobby.
"You can do anything ten seconds at a time!" -Kimmi Schmidt
This is my grail. Almost bought the white but decided to wait and find own second hand if it ever happens.
Any ideas on how to get this at a reduced price?
The new mint green dial on the recently announced Skyline 36mm is so gorgeous. I really hope they bring it in 41mm. Would be an instant buy. Love this new colour!
This video brought joy to my life.
Thank you!
I prefer the old round bezel, but the new dial is nice
It seems pretty good if you don’t have integrated bracelet fatigue like I do. The ever present wit and good balance (& linguistics) got me through.
Thank you for the Greek derivations. ;)
Keep those Greek derivations coming! I love the Defy, but need to see this is person, as you suggest.
Fast marathoner need not apply 😢
I started at a mighty fine, but that’s where it ended mate.
Great vid as always Evan, always learn a thing is two.
7” wrist, got ya…☺️
Another watch that shows the reason so many people love tissot prx, good spec, great dial and affordable
this watch is cool in my opinion. i just wonder what the recommended service intervals are, once a year?
One of your very best videos yet! Well done, thank you!
he says while wearing a bb58
Amazing. Was searching for videos on this watch and you upload it just a few hours later! Great job as always
The second hand comment at 5:48 had me dying 🤣
Cool watch, fun gimmick, fun design... great watch if you have a fairly fleshed out collection and money to burn. I picked up a very nicely finished IWC, an in-house precious metal trimmed Oris for me and a diamond studded Oris for my gf for the same money.