The worlds of contemporary art and haute horlogerie collide once again in the latest collaboration between Swiss watchmaker ZENITH and renowned artist Felipe Pantone.
This marks the third collaboration between ZENITH and Pantone, continuing the legacy of their groundbreaking projects, including the sold-out DEFY 21 and the record-breaking DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon. The new timepiece pushes the boundaries of both art and watchmaking, bringing cutting-edge design to the DEFY Skyline model.
Crafted in a 41mm octagonal stainless steel case, the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon offers a geometric silhouette with sharp, angular lines. The case features alternating satin-brushed and polished finishes, complemented by an easily interchangeable steel bracelet and black rubber strap, making this a versatile unisex watch.
At the heart of the timepiece is the tourbillon mechanism, completing one rotation every 60 seconds, visible through an opening at 6 o’clock. A signature Felipe Pantone lightning bolt forms the bridge of the tourbillon, finished in a metallic rainbow gradient—an aesthetic that Pantone first introduced in 2021.
The iridescent sapphire dial steals the show, with a micro-engraved pattern of concentric circles and a mirrored back that produces a striking array of colours, reminiscent of a CD. The hands and hour markers are designed in Pantone’s signature glitch style, finished in vibrant rainbow tones, matching the tourbillon cage and bridge.
Powered by the El Primero 3630 high-frequency automatic movement, this timepiece boasts a 60-hour power reserve. The movement’s star-shaped oscillating weight is also finished in rainbow PVD, tying in with Pantone’s chromatic theme.
Available from ZENITH boutiques and select retailers, the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Felipe Pantone is set to captivate both art collectors and watch aficionados alike.