# Silicon Movement Thin Timepieces Zenith's DEFT Inventor Watch Delivers New Control Systems By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-inventor References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/zenith-launch-defy-inventor-watch) & [zenith-watches](https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_en/defy-inventor.html) Swiss watchmakers Zenith recently unveiled its DEFY Inventor watch at the Baselworld show this year and it is designed to celebrate [El Primero's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-extreme-chrom) 50th anniversary. The watch is comprised of a regulating organ and it is found in place of the traditional spring balance. The label's Oscillator control system arrives in a singular piece, which is an ultra-thing structure that is constructed from mono-crystalline silicon materials. It also has visible movements from the dial perspective -- the system incorporates a "high-frequency chronometric precision.' This ensures that it has elevated stability when it replaces the traditional balance as it shifts the entire movement system of the timepiece. It also sits within a 44mm brushed case constructed from Aeronith, which is the lightest aluminum composite materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mono-crystalline Silicon Materials:** Swiss watchmakers are incorporating mono-crystalline silicon materials in their timepieces, which presents opportunities for materials innovation and product differentiation in the luxury fashion industry. - **High-frequency Chronometric Precision:** The use of high-frequency chronometric precision in timepieces presents opportunities for increased accuracy and efficiency in the watchmaking industry. - **Ultra-thin Structures:** The construction of ultra-thin structures using innovative materials presents opportunities for lightweight and comfortable products in the luxury fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Mono-crystalline silicon materials and ultra-thin structures present opportunities for materials and design innovation in luxury watchmaking. - **Watchmaking:** The use of high-frequency chronometric precision presents opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy in watchmaking. - **Materials Science:** The use of mono-crystalline silicon materials provides opportunities for innovation and research in the field of materials science. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-skyline-cx-edition.md) - [Color-Shift Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-extreme-chrom.md) - [Featherlight Carbon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-x-revolution-chronomaster-revival-a3818.md) - [Demure Desert-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-skyline-tourbillon.md) - [Ultra Thin Luxe Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altiplano-ultimate.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md) - [Luxury Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-skyline-skeleton.md) - [Colorful Retro Design Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-chronograph-usm.md)