As far as we remember, LVMH’s Zenith hasn’t been known for dive watches in recent years. At Watches and Wonders 2024, Zenith introduced the Defy Extreme Diver. The new release is inspired by Zenith Defy Revival A3648, which is Zenith’s first-ever diver’s watch.
The new Zenith Defy Extreme Diver is built to endure. It features a 42.5mm angular case made of brushed titanium, which is 15.5mm thick. This sturdy yet lightweight metal is known for its exceptional resistance to corrosion, especially from seawater. The ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel, set on top of the fixed dodecagonal bezel, has grooved edges for better grip. The bezel’s markings are carefully engraved and filled with Super-LumiNova, making it easy to read underwater or in low-light conditions.
Titanium crown guards flank the oversized screw-down crown for added protection, and a helium escape valve further enhances the watch’s functionality. Paying homage to its historical predecessor, the Defy A3648, the Defy Extreme Diver offers impressive water resistance up to 600 meters (1969 feet) – a symbolic nod to its heritage proudly displayed on the dial.
The Defy Extreme Diver’s metallic sunburst dial is decorated with a signature starry sky pattern, featuring engraved four-pointed stars. The watch has large rhodium-plated, faceted central hands and rhodium-plated, faceted, applied hour markers, all coated with SuperLuminova X1.
The central seconds hand, with a star-shaped counterweight, also glows in the dark. Using three different pigments of X1 grade Super-LumiNova, the watch emits blue, green, and orange light to differentiate between various functions, enhancing its usability. The date window at 3 o’clock seamlessly blends with the dial, which comes in black or blue to match the corresponding ceramic bezels.
Powering the Defy Extreme Diver is the El Primero 3620-SC, a 5Hz high-frequency automatic movement derived from the renowned El Primero 3600, but featuring central seconds in a non-chronograph version. Unusually for a diver’s watch with such a high depth rating, the movement is visible through a sapphire display back.
This iteration of the El Primero features a paramagnetic escapement with key components made from non-metallic silicon, enhancing both durability and precision. With an impressive 60-hour power reserve, the Defy Extreme Diver is built for any adventure.
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The new Defy Extreme Diver features a convenient strap-changing system for added versatility. Each watch comes with a selection of strap options: a black or blue rubber strap with a folding buckle, a black or blue fabric strap with a pin buckle, and a titanium bracelet with a folding clasp.
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