

There are lesser screw fastened elements on the case, but the design construction is similar to the Big Bang. The case in size and style is similar in concept to pieces from Tag Heuer and Hublot.

The DEFY 21 is paired with white ceramic bezels for a sharp contrast with the rainbow accented dial and crown. Quick Takes: Zenith DEFY 21 Chroma The Case and Dialįeaturing a matte microblasted white ceramic case in 44mm for the DEFY 21, the muted finish enhances the sleek lines of the faceted case as it absorbs light rather than reflect it. The white rubber strap also features rainbow stitching. So did I at the time being and today I am very proud to own one.īy the way: In 1998 the Zenith Rainbow Chronograph Fly Back was sold for 5200 DM (Deutsche Mark) including 15 % VAT.The DEFY 21 Chroma is a colourful execution of the high-frequency El Primero 21 1/100th of a second chronograph model, crafted in a 44mm matte white ceramic case with rainbow-coloured movement visible through the open dial set with markers in a gradient of tones. Its steel case had a diameter of 40 mm, therefore the readability from the big dial was outstanding and the accuracy of the Zenith El Primero calibre 400 under all conditions at the level desired by the French Ministry of Defence.īut the Zenith Rainbow Chronograph Fly Back was not only reserved for the French fighter pilots, everyone could buy this chronograph. Zenith responded the bid for tender launched by the F rench Ministry of Defence by presenting the reliable and resistant Rainbow Fly Back model in 1997. The goal was to find a chronograph capable of maintaining excellent precision even in extreme conditions of use – including violent accelerations from 9 to 11 g’s, variations in pressure and temperature, as well as vibrations and magnetic fields. In the late 1990s the French Ministry of Defence was seeking for a watch for its fighter pilots. new … Simply have a look and tell me what you think…

Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Rainbow from 2014
