What to say? I’m proud owner of this Skyline since last week and enjoying every 10th of a second. Today I’m wearing it on the rubber strap. Absolutely amazing experience, quality and change of look. Perfect for the Summer! I can only recommend it, especially in front of 3x more expensive competitors which are even not available. So no discussion here!

@edgardo1166

2 жыл бұрын

How can you set the time accurately on this watch? I mean how do you know which second is it on? I'm curious because I want one but I'm just a little OC about setting the time right.

@deeseeeit

2 жыл бұрын

@@edgardo1166 easy bro. The seconds hand stops when adjusting time so stop it at 0 and set the minute hand to 12. After 6 turns (60 minutes) the minutes hand should have moved one minute, right!?

@deeseeeit

2 жыл бұрын

@@edgardo1166 to 12 or any other exact minute position

@deeseeeit

2 жыл бұрын

@@edgardo1166 correction: 60 seconds, not 60 minutes

@divjan3990

Жыл бұрын

I am waiting mine, hopefully next week will arrive :) Which color you choose? I was torn between blue and white but decided to go with blue dial. I found this 10 seconds counter quite amusing, something different and unique.

I bought this watch a couple of weeks ago, and I totally love it. It is better looking in person. It is very well made, solid watch. The 10 Sec dial always grabs people's attention.

Congratulations on hitting 500.000 subscribers Teddy! Many more to come!

It would be interesting to do a comparison between different integrated bracelet watches at different price points and see which offers the best value for money. I’m thinking of Tissot PRX, Maurice Lacroix Aikon, Bell & Ross BR05, Zenith Defy Classic and of course AP Royal Oak.

@arcana8691

2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video idea

@sandert3197

2 жыл бұрын

tudor royal

@dazzaa6311

2 жыл бұрын

Tudor North Flag

@augustbuuslindstrm4598

2 жыл бұрын

This would make for a good video

@off-roadingcars

2 жыл бұрын

You need the GP Laureto, of course

happy 500k Subscribers, you got me into watches and I appreciate you!

Congratulations, Teddy, on reaching 500K subscribers. Well deserved.

Congratulations on 500k subscribers, Teddy!

@TeddyBaldassarre

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Isaiah! That number is hard to comprehend.

This is the BEST LOOKING integrated bracelet watch available for purchase by walking int the store. The bracelet and movement are fantastic. Plus Zenith is showing off what it can do with that subdial spinning permanently like that. Most brands could never pull it off, and if they could, it would stop after a few min to prevent breakage. If you’re thinking about this watch, think no longer, go get it while you still can

@Mysteryboy0007

Жыл бұрын

whats wrong with the normal second hand cuz this new second hand that run 10 sec is ugly... its just diff but not better

Stunning time piece once again from Zenith. Back to simple clean beautiful dial.

This might be on my buy list for end of this year. I love the quirky 10-second hand. Great overview.

@jkirk1284

Жыл бұрын

Next on my buy list also

@omarghadir

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I understand why some don’t like it or out right hate it but i do like the quirkiness. The most important thing is some way to measure seconds for the rare time i need to time something

Btw Teddy: you are easily in the Top 5 watch reviewers anywhere. Love your work!

I prefer the previous Defy Classic. This 10-second register is like a fidget spinner...looks cool, but what function does it serve other than catching the eye? I also prefer the cantilevered indices on the Classic.

@ruijiang6274

2 жыл бұрын

I would argue that the second hand on any mechanical watch serves no actual function besides letting you know that the watch is running. When has anyone looked down on their wrist expecting to know exactly what second it is?

@FS-zn9xe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruijiang6274 I consider the second hand a very useful function and would definitely not buy any watch without it. Not even the AP Royal Oak...

@kiatography22

2 жыл бұрын

@@ruijiang6274 the second hand indicates to me that the watch is running and alive. Especially important as i have multiple watches and mostly need to wind em up before wearing.

@brunolang210

2 жыл бұрын

Well, what function does a chronograph watch serve? Today, definetly not to time intervals, but to offer a fidgeting toy for rich, grown up kids

@Mint-cb2vc

2 жыл бұрын

@@brunolang210 you can boil eggs with the chrono, or time your parking so you return on time

Congratulations on 500k!

Our boy Teddy finally evolved and hit that 500K subs. Proud of ya 🍻

Love this watch, do agree with Teddy on the silly 10 second subdial. As a non diver I would have preferred a croc leather strap instead of the rubber one.

I agree I like everything but the 10 sec dial. I would rather have a sweeping 60 sec.

@samuelchow3425

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more

Just added the silver dial version of this to my collection (which already includes 4 other Zenith watches). I’m a big fan of the brand and this watch. Love that Zenith isn’t shy about going after the ‘big boys’ like AP and Rolex with their own designs that leverage their own history. The review is spot on. Thanks Teddy

I like Zeniths and I love my Defy Classic and Chronomaster Sport. It seems that once this Defy was given a dodecagon bezel and 4-star relief dial, they almost had to make something quirky, in this case the 9 o'clock 10 second subdial. For without that, as beautiful as it is, then it might have lacked some differentiation from the other usual suspects of luxury stainless steel watches with an integrated bracelet. Even without that quirky differentiation I'd have preferred it to say the Laureato. The colour matched date wheel is an upgrade on the Defy Classic, and maybe maybe the 4 star relief dial but in most other regards I'd prefer the Classic with it's lighter construction, smaller appearance, floating indices and generally less contrived appearance. It's a shame they had to quit production of the Classic for what feels a less cohesive proposition.

I personally love Zenith as a brand, even more after I saw interview with their CEO, just there is something simple about that man, easy to talk to. DEFY is nice, would like to see date at 6 o'clock, I am a sucker for symmetry. Teddy if possible would like to see a video with different options for integrated bracelet, especially 3000 to 5000 USD and 5000 to 10000 USD, if possible I think it would be a good video, couldn't find many of them online. Thank you.

Great review!

congratulations for 500k 👏👏🎉🎉

@TeddyBaldassarre

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend! Crazy number!

@kusamdurgaprasadreddy

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre thank you so much for the reply i am so happy now 🤗🤗

Have the black dial Chronomaster Sport and absolutely love it. Waiting on the black dial gold version to get in to my AD.

Great Video. Great design love the second hand and the blue dail on this watch. Love blue dail on watches Omega Seamaster 42m blue/ Zenith / Monaco Calbrie 11 blue dail Steve McQueen/ VC overseas/ Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/ AP. Teddy you should do a Video on Blue dail on Watches ⌚️ 💙

Teddy, huge fan but surprised you didn’t mention the blue stainless Cartier Santos - under 10k with a terrific integrated bracelet + strap + endless options for custom straps. Own it, love it, and surprised it doesn’t get more love from the KZread watch community. Have a look… it’s awesome!

@atl3630

Жыл бұрын

I love the Santos, but the scratch magnet bezel is a damn shame. Ruins the watch for many

@Spectraevil

Жыл бұрын

@@atl3630 Exactly, cartier has great look but after a while the scratches ruin it. Plus the boutique edition of defy skyline with gray dial and rose gold inserts is beautiful. I bought the black dial though, looks great. That barclet gives patek plus AP look. Might be too blingy for some ppl though.

Zenith is my favorite brand. This is a beautiful timepiece. I would definitely have to try it on because I fear it may wear too flat on my wrist.

Very compelling offering. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the 10s indicator and without that, given the quality of finish, overall design aesthetic and bracelet/strap options I'd be seriously considering. As it is, it's in my product backlog for further consideration.

I do really like it, however I'd prefer to have just seen the older model updated with this strap switching mechanism and maybe even the dial texture. The skeleton model in titanium is still my favorite.

Congrats Teddy, 500k.

As a fan looking for a Zenith, I think of El Primero as the flagship of the company. But what's legendary about that high beat movement is the Chronograph. Defy has always been the more corkier/fun model and the chrono Defy is almost the same price as Defy Skyline. It's also, imho, one of the nieces skeleton dials so it now has made the decision even harder. Being more dress watch oriented I love the harmony and clean design but the small second, a fav of mine, in this model is unpractical with that 10 sec increments. I know one shouldn't compare oranges and apples but then again not everyone has the means of getting 2 different models of the same brand!

Thanks for a fantastic review, Teddy. I own this watch and just love wearing it. Despite all the backlash of being a wannabe Royal Oak / Laureato, this watch does get a lot of wrist attention by the public. Truly very proud of amazing timepiece. On a separate note, Congratulations on reaching 500k subscribers. Quite a feat!

@Maxseven777

2 жыл бұрын

What color did you buy?

@rockwarrior5843

2 жыл бұрын

The blue dial

@constantinhuet3682

2 жыл бұрын

If you like this, have you seen the Chopard alpine eagle? Interested to hear your thoughts

@Maxseven777

2 жыл бұрын

@@constantinhuet3682 I have seen that - very nice, but I don't like the Roman numbers, just not really my style.

@constantinhuet3682

2 жыл бұрын

@@Maxseven777 ok fair enough!

Teddy Great Video as always , The Jacket you are wearing is just perfect :) ,if you don't mind where did you get it or a link or something , Cheers and keep up the good work big fan.

This one him look very good! Top job Zenith! You deserve the piece of cake.

Nice watch, but would go for the Baume & Mercier Riviera with their own Baumatic movement. Genta design with historical background and also a fast strap system.

I like this lots!! I own a Tudor North Flag, which also has an integrated H link bracelet and a quirky power reserve indicator…lots of similarities

@yragsvids8592

2 жыл бұрын

@Pɪnned by Teddy Baldassarre. Hey Ted hope you’re well, enjoying your content. Can I ask a question? I won’t hang around for your acceptance 🫣🤣…would you swap an 126610LN 2021 41mm for a 2022 126613LB? I like the bluesy, but I’m also thinking future value?…whats your opinion?

From the second I saw this watch when it was released a month or so ago, it became my dream watch. Movement is incredible, it's a great size, dial looks incredible with it's star/waffle style, and the bracelet looks sick as well. Not sure why it's being slammed for "only" having the 10 seconds counter. Plenty of sports watches only offer two hands and no date. Which is also fine.

Just got the call from the AD, collecting mine this evening. Beautiful watch…I would say this is what a well made steel sports watch with a in-house movement from a Swiss brand should cost.

@santorini8423

2 жыл бұрын

did you get a discount?

@Hnair1982

2 жыл бұрын

No discount, I was given 1 month waiting for the blue dial. Silver and black dials were readily available.. in Dubai

@TeddyBaldassarre

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy the new watch! Thanks for watching.

@Hnair1982

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teddy. Great content, actually you are the one who has inspired me to buy this one. Really made up my mind after watching your video for the watches and wonders. Thanks again.

@santorini8423

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hnair1982 I’m in the U.K., silver and black look good too, but there is a exit for the blue, already got my name down, do the other colours look as good in the flesh?

Without a doubt. Coolest integrated bracelet steel sports watch. Conversation starter for sure

Beautiful dial. The price, size and lack of micro adjustments kill it for me but I think it is great looking.

I would love to see a direct comparison with this watch (the Zenith Defy Skyline) and the GP Laureato. I think they are both beautiful and 40-42mm in stainless steel. I think they both have the same target audience customer.

Personally I would prefer the old model dial and hand layout in the new model case and bracelet. Beauty's in the eye of the beholder.

I have to say I love it. Let’s be honest the main reason for buying a watch is the overall look and the feeling it gives you. Here is a genuine royal oak rival in terms of horology and finish, tremendously handsome, steel at a fraction of the price to any comparable royal oak. Min 50k all the way up to 150k! For 8400 and probably less with discounts in the upcoming months I have this firmly in my sights as a keeper. I think they have perfected the original by making it steel and adding the texture to the dial. The only negative I can say just to throw one in is the lack of a conventional sweeping seconds hand but the tenth sub seconds makes up for that. Who uses a chronograph in real life applications so talk about features of watches to me is an antiquated argument. The phone/computer in your hand does everything we need. A luxury watch is for guilty pleasures, optical delights and a love for horology not to forget hype and stamping your mark with the Jones’s… this is a pure winner in my book especially when you look at the current market. Here is a very weeks respected brand with every attribute matching a royal oak at a fraction of the price oh and wait it’s available to buy at retail????? Wooooow :)

Nice review

Yeah, its definitely a very nice piece! Didn't pull the trigger yet, but can imagine to do so somewhere in the future! Prefer it over the GP. Still, hoping for the call for an AP though ;)

Love the new design, would prefer a standard second hand but the biggest improvement is the change to stainless steel from titanium. When you spend that much on a watch you should feel it all the time not forget it’s there because it’s too light

@ExitStrategyNow

Жыл бұрын

The look of the titanium is also a big minus in my opinion compared to stainless steel

Nice. Reminds me of a Baume & Mercier Riviera.

I thought this was a knock off of the Royal Oak. I didn’t know this design predates the RO. That’s cool. The 10 second dial is unique but weird and might be a deal breaker. They should move it to 6 o’clock and make it a second hand.

Love the skyline, will sell my GP Laureato 38mm for it, but if I had a GP Laureato 41mm, then I wouldn't make the switch.

I like how crisp it looks. ☺️👍

Teddy, long time viewer here. Great content. I like IWC and it seems like you totally forgot the Ingenieur 40mm models. They are the really 1970's competitor to Royal Oak, 222 and Nautilus. Please dig into the Original Genta IWS Ingenieur.....

@TeddyBaldassarre

2 жыл бұрын

More IWC and Cartier content is needed on this channel. Two brands I am going to showcase more. It has been harder to get my hands on their watches but totally agree with you about a video being there.

@constantinhuet3682

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre Hi Teddy, what about Chopard? I know some people look down on “jewelers” but Chopard shouldn’t be seen that way. They have some truly incredible timepieces, from the Full Strike to something like the Alpine Eagle, which looks similar to this Zenith. Interested to hear your take.

@IInkHeart

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre Definitely waiting on all your upcoming Cartier content! Another brand that should have their deserved attention, especially after their W&W 2022 announcements.

The 10 second dial is a dealbreaker for sure. Might have worked at the 6 o’clock.

Hello Teddy, since you're a Zenith fan, does a look in your Z crystal ball announce for a Ti version to come anytime soon?

Bro...you have become the defacto king of this style of content almost overnight. You and Jody at "Just one more watch" should do something together.

Sweet piece.

Love this watch!!

How can you set the time accurately on this watch? I mean how do you know which second is it on? I'm curious because I want one but I'm just a little OC about setting the time right.

Beautiful! I wish it had 60s full dial hand, but maybe that's too close to royal oak

If you check out the Omega Constellation, that would be cool!

It’s a very nice watch indeed. I’m a little surprised they didn’t frame the date window with the same tone of steel as the case. Looks a little cheap in that area in my opinion. The rest of the watch is on fire!

Got mine in blue last week. Love it and it fills a gap in my ever expanding collection.

@edgardo1166

2 жыл бұрын

How can you set the time accurately on this watch? I mean how do you know which second is it on? I'm curious because I want one but I'm just a little OC about setting the time right.

Zenith's contribution to watchmaking and the brand itself is so underrated. That said, I like the old style better, especially because it's finished in titanium. If I'm paying that kind of luxury money, I'm not paying for 316L steel that you can find in practically any watch.

Does this come without a date? Because then it might be my favorite of this integrated bracelet trend.

At 4:18. If you take away the seconds indicator, from the top view it sort of looks like an AP Royal Oak.

Very nice suede jacket Teddy. The watch is classy.

Love it 😍

New Zenith defy vs New Cartier Santos? Both are with integrated bracelet with quick release. Both are around the same price too

Watch is really good looking. I just might buy one.

Will be buying when the chronograph hits

Absolute class watch.

Love the watch!

Fantastic watch.

I picked one up today. Black Dial.

Absolutely gorgeous

I love it!!!

Well done. Too bad you couldn’t time test these watches you review and then discuss in the video. It’s one of the reasons I subscribe to watch time magazine. It’s the only outlet that actually test the accuracy of these watches which is 90% the reason I buy the watches I do.

Regularly enjoy your videos, however I couldn't trace a single one for a FORTIS watch, one of my favourite brands.

How are these going below retail ? 🤧 love these watch

I own Zenith Defy rose gold. don't understand why zenith get no love like omega rolex tudor and others.... great watches

This release is pretty lackluster. I own the older Defy Classic in blue and the Defy Skyline seems more like a sidegrade than an upgrade. The only objective improvement is the bracelet integration and quick change. Don't care for the textured dial. The El Primero movement in a 3 hander to give a 10 second hand just feels like a gimmick. I'll take the simpler and thinner movement. I think this is a clear instance of where less is more.

I have to say…..I really love it and would like to have one… However if I hade the choice I would prefer a tradition 60 sec hand. This looks like it would make me feel stressed and in a way captured by it…..that is more captured than relaxed.

This is a solid watch!!!

Did Bvlgari octo copy Zenith's bracelet or the other way around?

How is the Chronomaster sport polarizing?

I want the Defy Extreme so bad but I can’t afford it, so this is on my radar as the affordable version of it…

Very nice indeed.

I am on the waitlist for the white dial

@floridaman727

2 жыл бұрын

@Pɪnned by Teddy Baldassarre. how many people on KZread do you pretend to be?

I was really going to buy this watch ... but I just can't find a use for that 10 second hand thing ?

Ditch the running seconds entirely, job done 👌

My father has the original defy from the 60s. Is it worth to restore it? How much should I consider to pay to have it restored? It doesn't work. How much is too much? I really love the watch but I don't to spend 1000€ and that the value of the watch is 1500€. Do you have service for this brand. Where should I send it to repair? Thanks so much.

I love this watch

I'm a big fan of this one from Zenith!! Not sure how the fixed-like lugs-bracelet would work on my 8" wrist, but I'd sure like to give the white dialed version a try. Great review!

I like the Zenith Defy Classic more. It was a mistake changing to the skyline design with the crazy 10 sec dial. Without that dial the watch is a buy. With that dial it's a def no no.

It would be nice to have a subsecond that really have a purpose. Love the proposal. The 10th of a second does not make a lot of sence though

Teddy, really appreciate your balanced view of this watch. Love the brand and own a couple of Zenith watches myself, but the new Skyline is as useful as another hole in the head. Am missing the normal seconds hand and could do well with the 1/10 in addition. So in summary prefer the Defy Classic over this new version, which in my opinion is a complete failure and expect it to not sell well.

@Ofenlicht

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you! The Defy Classic looks better and was priced better, too.

@Maxseven777

2 жыл бұрын

Disagree - the 1/10 seconds register is unique and interesting, despite not having any other function than letting the owner know the watch is "alive" and working. Fyi, the blue and white versions are sold out at Zenith's online store.

@Bruthah

2 жыл бұрын

@@Maxseven777 agreed. I prefer the 1/10 seconds instead of the slow 60 second subdial. Love that it’s an el primero. Love the shape and design and the strap changing system. With the design being so hot right now in the watch world, I would expect it to sell very well.

@wentaolu6778

2 жыл бұрын

U don't like it=expect it to not sell well

I've got a classic defy but this not being in titanium is a touch disappointing. I love the interchangeable straps though I wish the classic came with that

I adore Zenith and this watch is stunning, but! That small second is just too busy, whizzing around all the time. It looks like a chronograph stopwatch that you forgot to stop.

I’m reminded also of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo - a watch that I owned and eventually tired of.

Looks good but I think I'd rather own an El Premiero, the Defy is way too Royal Oaky

This is a nice watch.

The dial texture reminds me of a doily

Love Zenith and the look of the watch as I do the Chronosport but …… I don’t get / like the 10th second part . At least with this watch you can see it against the 10th second marks but you can’t stop the hand …what’s the point ? It would annoy me to see it moving that fast all the time . The chrono is the same how do you measure a 10th on a 12 hour dial ? I have an old Rainbow it has an El P movement but it measures seconds minutes multiple minutes and 1/5 seconds on the dial and the movement can stop the chrono hand to show that . That makes sense. Seems the 10th bit is a gimmick which is a shame because the watches are gorgeous.

@dpns2ster

2 жыл бұрын

You can measure a 1/10th of a second against the 1/10th of a second gradations marked on the bezel of the Chronomaster Sport