A tourbillon inside an architectural star: Zenith DEFY Skyline Skeleton Gold

The 2026 DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton reveals how completely Zenith has adopted architecture as a design language. The 41mm rose-gold case uses the collection's strong multi-faceted geometry, but the surprise lies under the sapphire. Blue PVD-treated bridges outline a large skeletal star while a tourbillon rotates at six o'clock. There is no conventional full dial; the moving structure becomes its own visual space.

Zenith's automatic El Primero 3630 SK is unusually fast for a tourbillon at 36,000 vibrations per hour. A one-minute carriage with 56 components moves continuously in view, while a gold oscillating weight provides self-winding and approximately 50 hours of power reserve. The rose-gold bracelet can be exchanged for a blue patterned rubber strap using a quick-change system. Just 50 examples were launched at LVMH Watch Week 2026.