The Zenith Defy Classic 86.0526.4000/01.R650 is an extremely well-made, sporty watch fitted with a splendid silver dial. The stainless steel case is 46mm in diameter and is quite hefty. But it is equally comfortable and wearable thanks to Zenith’s craftsmanship and functionality that is on offer. From the superbly-decorated unidirectional 18k rose gold bezel to the guilloche pattern on the dial, there is no chance of missing this watch when worn on the wrist. The dial carries applied index and Arabic numeral hour markers, a date aperture and a red-hued seconds hand. We also find a 30-minute counter at three, running seconds at nine, and a 12-hour sub-dial at six o’clock. Despite being heavy on complications, the dial remains legible.

The El Primero calibre 4000SC is visible through the sapphire crystal case back. It is assembled with 278 components and 31 jewels and beats at a 36.000bph frequency. In addition to a power reserve of 55 hours, this high-performance movement facilitates a smooth chronograph mechanism.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.