Overview
The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton (reference 18.9004.9004/78.R582) is a 41mm titanium with a automatic movement and 50m of water resistance. It carries a skeleton dial. Its original retail price (MSRP) was $9,500.
Specifications
Price history
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About Zenith
Zenith's El Primero, launched in 1969, was the world's first automatic chronograph movement — and it beat at 36,000 vibrations per hour, enabling 1/10th of a second measurement precision that competitors wouldn't match for decades. During the quartz crisis, a Zenith watchmaker famously hid the El Primero tooling behind a wall, preserving the caliber for posterity. When mechanical watches revived, Zenith had the only high-frequency automatic chronograph ready to go. Rolex licensed the El Primero for the Daytona from 1988 to 2000. Today Zenith pushes the Defy line into contemporary territory while the Chronomaster preserves the El Primero legacy. An essential brand for chronograph enthusiasts.
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Frequently asked
How much does the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton (18.9004.9004/78.R582) cost?
The Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton (reference 18.9004.9004/78.R582) had an original retail price (MSRP) of $9,500. Secondary-market values vary with condition and availability.
What movement powers the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton (18.9004.9004/78.R582)?
The 18.9004.9004/78.R582 runs a automatic movement, with roughly 60 hours of power reserve.
What are the case specs of the Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton (18.9004.9004/78.R582)?
The 18.9004.9004/78.R582 has a 41mm Titanium case, water resistant to 50m, with a skeleton dial.
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