Zenith Defy Chronograph USM SS Golden Yellow Dial 2025 LIMITED

Unveiled in 2025 as part of a capsule collaboration between Zenith and Swiss design icon USM Modular Furniture, the Defy Chronograph USM “Golden Yellow” (ref. 03.A780.400‑1/65.M3642) reimagines the angular 1969 Defy case in a compact 37 mm stainless steel form, now enhanced with chronograph functionality for the first time. Limited to just 60 pieces, this vibrant edition features a lacquered USM Golden Yellow dial with applied square hour markers, silver azuré sub‑dials, and a chronograph seconds hand tipped with a miniature Super‑LumiNova‑filled USM Haller ball joint—a playful yet refined nod to architectural modularity. Powered by the legendary El Primero 400 automatic column‑wheel chronograph caliber, beating at 36,000 vph with a silicon escape wheel and lever and offering a 55‑hour power reserve, the movement is visible through a sapphire caseback showcasing an open‑worked rotor bearing Zenith and USM logos. With 100 m water resistance, a fourteen‑sided bezel, and the iconic Gay Frères ladder bracelet, this watch marries design heritage with technical excellence, delivering a rare and collectible expression of Zenith’s high‑frequency chronometry and mid‑century modern design sensibility. Like New with Zenith box and papers dated 2025.