Zenith adds diamonds and sapphires to its high precision timepieces

Zenith has produced gem-set versions of its El Primero 21, and Defy Classic ahead of the Christmas shopping season and will be hoping generous gift-givers will be making their way to Harrods next month to snag one "While we can't give the gift of time itself, just in time for the holiday season, Zenith unveils a number of high jewellery editions of two of its most emblematic pieces from the Defy collection, the Defy El Primero 21 and Defy Classic." Since Jean-Claude Biver appointed Julien Tornare as chief executive of Zenith, the brand has been pushing the technical accomplishments of its high precision movements First up is the Defy El Primero 21 High Jewellery, which comes in a 44mm rose gold case set with brilliant cut white diamonds and a bezel embellished with baguette cut diamonds totaling 5 carats.

A Rainbow edition substitutes diamonds for 44 VVS baguette-cut sapphires on its colourful bezel There are two versions of the Defy Classic, a High Jewellery model in a 41mm diamond studded titanium case containing an Elite 670 SK automatic movement Zenith has also made the Defy Classic with a rainbow bezel made up of 48 VVS baguette-cut sapphires, which is worn on a white leather strap. Source