1970s Zenith Defy Automatic on Integrated Bracelet 37mm 02 0360 380

Here is a 1970s Zenith Defy Automatic on Integrated Bracelet 37mm (Ref. 02 0360 380), a beautiful vintage Swiss watch that perfectly captures the bold, architectural, and industrial design ethos of the 1970s Zenith Defy era. This highly distinctive reference marks a monumental milestone in the brand's historic pursuit of shock-resistant and water-resistant sports watches. The 37mm 316L stainless steel case introduces a wonderfully geometric, angular cushion-shaped silhouette that delivers a powerful, space-age presence on the wrist. With a remarkably slim 11mm case thickness and a compact, near-lugless 42mm lug-to-lug footprint, its clever ergonomics deliver an incredibly flat, balanced, integrated wrist presence. The top surfaces feature a striking sunburst brushed finish that flows into crisp, sharp polished chamfers down the case sides. A substantial, signed screw-down crown recessed into the right side pairs with a heavy-duty screw-down case back to ensure robust everyday durability. A flush-fitting mineral crystal sits beneath a striking, minimalist dial layout designed for maximum legibility under stress. The deeply brooding matte black canvas provides a vibrant, high-contrast aesthetic, utilising applied steel block baton markers and matching luminous hands. Ditching an obtrusive layout in favour of pure horizontal symmetry, the date window sits neatly and discreetly at the 3 o'clock mark. On the reverse side, the solid steel back protects the historic mechanical heart beating underneath. Inside lies the legendary, in-house automatic Zenith Cal. 2572 PC movement, a true premium workhorse celebrated by vintage purists for its high beat frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz). With 17 jewels, this self-winding mechanical engine features a highly advanced quickset date function and an efficient central sweep-second. The watch comes with its original integrated stainless steel bracelet, which tapers seamlessly from the broad case shoulders to a signed folding deployment clasp; it fits up to a 7.25-inch wrist.

This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and therefore comes with no original Zenith box or Zenith paperwork. The watch comes with its original integrated Zenith-signed stainless steel bracelet and a Zenith-signed folding clasp; it fits up to a 7.25-inch wrist. The watch is from Circa. 1970s and is in used vintage condition, but overall in fair condition, as you can see from the photographs and comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

As the proud owner of a similar Zenith Defy, it’ll come as no surprise that I absolutely love this era of Zenith design. Everything about it is so unapologetically 1970s, the angular case, sunburst finishing, integrated bracelet and wonderfully industrial overall aesthetic. There’s no attempt to make it subtle or timeless, and that’s exactly why I love it. Add in the fantastic Zenith movement and those surprisingly wearable 37mm proportions, and you’ve got a vintage sports watch absolutely packed with character. I would not hesitate to add this vintage gem to your collection today!

Reference : 02 0360 380
Movement : Automatic Zenith Cal. 2572 PC
Age : Circa. 1970s
Year : Circa. 1970s
Case Size : 37mm
Case Thickness : 11mm
Lug to Lug : 42mm
Lugs : 22mm (Integrated)
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

In 1968, Zenith merged with Movado of La Chaux-de-Fonds and became Movado-Zenith. Later in 1969, they became Movado-Zenith-Mondia after acquiring Mondia. In June 1972, due to the strong dollar, Chicago Zenith decided to purchase Le Locle Zenith. With the rise of the quartz movement in 1978, Chicago management told Le Locle to stop all production of their mechanical movements and destroy all tooling and manufacturing equipment. Not everyone agreed with this decision, including Charles Vermot, a master watchmaker who took it upon himself to record the production and tooling required to manufacture the El Primero in great detail. He stored much of it at their old factory. From 1978, Movado and Zenith only made quartz watches, but this didn't save the company from declining sales. In late 1978, Movado, Zenith, and Mondia were sold to Paul Castella and Dixi Mechanique Group, who had previously purchased Henry Moser & Co. In 1979, they also bought Zodiac, which they merged with Zenith in 1982. Zenith was later sold to the Swatch Group in November 1999. Gerry Grinberg of North American Watch Company purchased Movado in 1983, which became the Movado Group, Inc. Today, the group includes Ebel, Concord, MVMT, Lacoste, and Calvin Klein.