The new Zenith Defy Extreme Diver and Defy Revival Diver Shadow

One of many pillars of Zenith’s assortment, the Defy is a descendant of late Nineteen Sixties fashions identified for his or her sturdy development and angular design. Marketed because the Time-Protected, the gathering included a full-fledged diving model, the Defy Plongeur (Ref. A3648 and its variations), a 600m waterproof watch geared up with a unidirectional rotating bezel. Following the relaunch of the Defy assortment in 2017, two diving fashions have been launched in 2024: a contemporary take, the Zenith Defy Excessive Diver, and a vintage-inspired model, the Defy Revival Diver. Simply in time for the summer season, Zenith unveils new iterations of each fashions, whose technical look depends on the model’s shadow remedy (darkish microblasted titanium) accented by vivid yellow particulars. 

As talked about, the brand new model of the Zenith Defy Excessive Diver makes use of the microblasted titanium ending beforehand seen in numerous shadow editions, such because the Defy Revival or Chronomaster Revival El Primero A384. The daring, angular design of the 42.5mm case is accented by the distinction between its darkish end and placing yellow particulars. The mannequin includes a black ceramic unidirectional bezel, a screw-in crown and a helium reduction valve with a 600m water resistance. 

Inside is the automated El Primero 3620, a non-chronograph model of the legendary Zenith motion beating at 5Hz and boasting 60 hours of energy reserve. It comes with 3 straps: a black cordura-effect rubber strap with a folding clasp, a micro-blasted titanium bracelet with a folding clasp, and a black & yellow material strap with a pin buckle. These could be swapped in seconds because of the sensible interchangeability system. The watch retails for EUR 12,900 (versus EUR 11,800 for the common metal editions).

The second watch provided on this shadow capsule assortment, based mostly on the Zenith Defy Revival A3648, applies the identical theme to the heritage-inspired model of the mannequin. Measuring 37mm in diameter, it includes a unidirectional bezel with a yellow-tinted sapphire insert paired with a black and yellow dial. The water resistance can be rated at 600m. 

This strong but compact watch is powered by the well-known in-house Elite 670 automated calibre beating at a 4Hz frequency and boasting 50 hours of energy reserve. Its micro-blasted titanium bracelet matches the case and is closed by a folding clasp. Value is about at EUR 8,600 (versus EUR 8,000 for the common metal editions).

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