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Zenith Defy El Primero 21 (titanium)

95.9000.9004.78.M9000 Archive · used only

The Zenith Defy El Primero 21 (titanium) was a 44 mm titanium integrated-bracelet sports watch with a Zenith El Primero 9004 automatic movement. At 143 g, it is heavier than 93% of the 405 titanium watches weighed without a bracelet. At 44 mm across, it is larger than 90% of the 117 titanium integrated-bracelet sports watches in the guide. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Price
$11,900
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (grade undisclosed)
Weight
143 g
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
95.9000.9004.78.M9000
Type
Integrated bracelet
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
14.5 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic (1/100th chronograph)
Caliber
Zenith El Primero 9004
Power reserve
50 h
Complications
Chronograph, Power reserve
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Brushed titanium
Finish technology
Natural finish
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Titanium
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Openworked skeleton (blue and black subdials)
Dial colours
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Discontinued; not found on Zenith's own site (checked 2026-10-18)
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Caseback, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Zenith / aBlogtoWatch (weight)
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 (titanium)?

Titanium, with no grade stated. The record is at medium confidence, so check the maker's page before relying on it.

What size is the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 (titanium)?

The case is 44 mm across and 14.5 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 (titanium) weigh?

About 143 g.

How much does the Zenith Defy El Primero 21 (titanium) cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $11,900.

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