"When Swiss watchmaking collides with modular furniture design, the result is anything but ordinary. Zenith and USM Modular Furniture have teamed up to debut the Defy Chronograph USM collection, and it's as slick as it is surprising. The pairing asks a fun "what if?"-what might've happened if USM's iconic Haller system from 1965 and Zenith's groundbreaking El Primero chronograph from 1969 had been born together? The answer is a capsule collection that thrives on precision, modernity, and a healthy dose of design bravado."
"The Defy Chronograph USM sits inside a 37.3 mm stainless-steel case that stays true to the original DEFY's sharp, octagonal shape. The bezel, with its distinct 14-sided geometry, plays right into the architectural aesthetic USM has been known for. The collaboration doesn't just nod to history-it flexes it. This is design continuity with a kick, marrying the meticulous world of Swiss horology with the clean, modular vision of European interiors."
"The real scene-stealer, though, is the dial game. Four standout colors set the tone: USM Green, Pure Orange, Golden Yellow, and Gentian Blue. Each shade references the modular palette of USM's Haller system, bridging furniture and fashion in a way that feels fresh rather than forced. For anyone who thought watches and storage systems lived in different universes-well, here's the crossover episode."
Zenith partnered with USM Modular Furniture to create the Defy Chronograph USM capsule that blends Swiss horological precision with modular design aesthetics. The watch uses a 37.3 mm stainless-steel case that preserves the DEFY's sharp, octagonal silhouette and a distinctive 14-sided bezel that echoes architectural geometry. Dial options include USM Green, Pure Orange, Golden Yellow, and Gentian Blue, each drawn from the Haller system palette. The chronograph seconds hand features a miniature USM-style ball joint tipped with Super-LumiNova, combining playful design DNA with serious craftsmanship and technical credibility.
Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
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