Celebrating British DJ and record producer Carl Cox, comes the Zenith DEFY El Primero 21 Carl Cox in a 200-piece limited edition. Carl Cox is one of the founding fathers of House Music along with Frankie Knuckles ‘The Godfather of House Music’ and a resident DJ at the acclaimed Space Club in Ibiza for more than a decade. Featuring a carbon case loaded with superluminova —only visible in dark conditions or under black light—, a small seconds indicator shaped like a record vinyl and a bright red strap, this limited edition is presented in a special numbered box with a set of Pioneer HDJ-X headphones.
Things to Know About the Watch
An up-tempo take on the DEFY 21 1/100th of a second chronograph, the DEFY El Primero 21 Carl Cox Limited Edition features a 44 mm case in carbon with a carbon bezel concealing bright green superluminova for those party nights at the club where the black lights power it up like a full moon.
Fitted with a slightly open-worked dial –as the chrono counters are solid—, the watch features a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, a 30-minute chrono counter at 3, a chrono seconds register at 6 and a small running seconds at 9 o’clock that is shaped and grooved like a record vinyl. All hands relating to the chronograph feature red tips and the measurement goes down to 1/100th of a second.
A graduated flange allows the wearer to maintain and read time measurements as low as 1/100th of a second. Along with the flange, a minute track ring with applied markers completes the dial layout.
In addition to the pleasant surprise concealed within the carbon bezel construction, the DEFY El Primero 21 Carl Cox also features superluminova on its strap stitching. While the lume on the strap stitching is not as powerful as that on the bezel, it’s still a nice addition to this clubbing themed Zenith chronograph. Pushers and crown are also made of carbon matching the rest of the case. The strap is made of black rubber with a red rubber insert that mimics woven textile.
The Movement
Powering the Zenith Carl Cox limited edition is the Zenith calibre El Primero 9004. The El Primero 21 is the culmination of over 50 years of perfecting the automatic chronograph at the Zenith manufacture. This automatic chronograph movement is equipped with two regulating organs and escapements, one beating at 5Hz for timekeeping, and the other at an incredible 50Hz to offer a true 1/100th of a second chronograph display. The movement features a special linear power reserve indicator and provides a power reserve of 50 hours. Visible via the display case back, the black open-worked star-shaped oscillating weight rises in all glory.
On the Wrist & Price
On the wrist, the new Zenith DEFY El Primero 21 Carl Cox Limited Edition ref. 10.9001.9004/99.R941 wears true to its size and extremely light due to its carbon case construction. A very stealthy looking watch that capitalizes on the prowess and long expertise of the brand making exceptional chronographs since 1969. A super cool timepiece for those long nights at the club wherever you are. Available in a limited edition of only 200 pieces.
Sticker Price $19,100 USD. For more info on Zenith click here.
