Since 1969, ZENITH’s DEFY collection has embodied the perfect fusion of robustness, innovation and Swiss precision. A true icon of sports watchmaking, it returns today in an even bolder form with two brand-new models: the DEFY Extreme Diver and the DEFY Revival Diver, now available in a Shadow version. A deep dive into raw elegance.
A watch designed for extremes
Inspired by the first DEFY diving watches, the new DEFY Extreme Diver is designed for the most intense underwater explorations. Its 42.5 mm bead-blasted titanium case houses a unidirectional rotating bezel in black ceramic, entirely filled with Super-LumiNova for optimal legibility in the abyss.
Water-resistant to 600 meters, it incorporates a helium valve, a protected screw-down crown, and a starry black dial punctuated by yellow details for perfect visibility. At the back, an opening reveals the El Primero 3620 automatic movement, beating at high frequency with a 60-hour power reserve.
It comes with three tool-free interchangeable straps: titanium, black Cordura-effect rubber, and black and yellow textile.
DEFY Revival: a modernized tribute to 1969
A faithful reissue of the DEFY A3648, the DEFY Revival Diver retains the original 37 mm size and signature 14-panel design. Its bead-blasted titanium case is topped by a yellow sapphire rotating bezel, a nod to the vintage model.
It houses the Elite 670 caliber, visible through a transparent caseback and offering 50 hours of power reserve. Its black dial, embellished with luminescent hour-markers and yellow accents, asserts an aesthetic that is both retro and resolutely contemporary. Mounted on a Gay Frères-style titanium bracelet, it combines comfort, sturdiness and timeless elegance.
A contemporary vision of sporting luxury
By pushing back the boundaries of design and performance, ZENITH has created two exceptional timepieces that will appeal to diving enthusiasts and lovers of fine watchmaking alike. Combining technical power and stealthy aesthetics, the new DEFY Shadows are sure to be this season’s must-have timepieces.
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