Zenith Defy: Why it's the Most Misunderstood Sports Watch

A Discussion around the Original Zenith Defy and why it is one of the most misunderstood sports watches. Many don't know its origin story or even why Zenith used the 'Defy' name when marketing it in 1969. The collection has evolved so much that today it doesn't even resemble the original and we could argue has lost that edge as an ambitious design.

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Intro 0:00
Defying the Norm 1:40
Origins of the Zenith Defy 2:36
A3642 Design Evolution 3:36
Evolution of the Modern Zenith Defy 4:52
Zenith Defy Redesign 5:57
Closing Thoughts 6:17
Conclusion 6:52

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