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2024 Zenith Defy Extreme Diver and More | Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024
WatchBox StudiosApr 10, 2024
Tim Mosso takes a look at the new offerings from Watches and Wonders as Zenith highlights new pieces from their Defy collection. The Defy Revival A3648 has been released as Zenith's homage to its own 1969 dive watch of the same name. Additionally Tim dives into new releases from the collection like the Defy Skyline Tourbillon, Defy Skyline Chrono, and the brand new Defy Extreme Diver. Stay tuned for more updates from Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024.
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New Release: Zenith Defy Revival A3648 Watch
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-release-zenith-defy-revival-a3648/
For a revival release, I’ve come to expect Zenith to nail it. This is right in line. Zenith has done a pretty great job with the Defy Revivals, and the A3648 might be my favorite. The bright orange and black is a great color combination on any watch. Keeping almost exclusively to its original roots makes it even better. The Zenith Defy Revival A3648 is available immediately for $7,700 USD. For more information, please visit the Zenith website.
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DEFY REVIVAL
A faithful reproduction of the first DEFY diver’s watch from 1969. The DEFY Revival A3648 is crafted in a faceted 37mm steel case with a unidirectional rotating bezel in steel with orange tinted sapphire insert, with a water-resistance of 60 ATM (600 metres). Black and orange dial with luminescent hands and markers. Powered by the Elite 670 automatic manufacture movement with 50 hours power reserve. Steel bracelet with folding clasp.
Ref 03.A3648.670/21.M3648
CASE
| MATERIAL | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| DIAMETER | 37 |
| WATER RESISTANCE | 60 ATM |
| DIAL | black & orange with SLN C1 |
MOVEMENT
| MOVEMENT | Elite |
|---|---|
| COMPONENTS | 144 |
| FREQUENCY | 28,800 VpH (4 Hz) |
| POWER RESERVE | min. 50 hours |
DIVE INTO A LEGENDARY PAST
In this debut example of a revival diver’s watch, ZENITH resurrects one of its most emblematic models with the DEFY Revival A3648. Launched in 1969, the A3648 had a water resistance of 60 ATM, a considerable feat for such a compact timepiece. Powered by the Elite 670 automatic movement, the stainless-steel case features a unidirectional, rotating bezel with a sapphire-crystal insert and iconic, contrasting black and orange hands and dial. This covetable collectible comes on a five-link steel bracelet, modelled after the bracelet originally designed by the famed Gay Frères company for the historic reference in 1969.,aspect=fill;Crop=(0,0,2000,2000),gravity=Center)
ELITE MOVEMENT
The quintessential automatic movement, the ELITE in-house manufactured and developed calibre has been a part of ZENITH’s offerings for over 25 years. Ultra-thin in its proportions and irreproachable in its performance, the ELITE provides a power reserve of 50 hours with its automatic winding mechanism and can host numerous complications.
Hands-On: Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Watch
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-zenith-defy-extreme-diver-watch/
Zenith got me with this one. When I first strapped it on, I wasn’t sure, but the immediate ease on the wrist and the bold, unrestrained dial that screams “DIVE! DIVE NOW!” won me over in an instant. With the concurrent release of the vintage-inspired Zenith Defy Revival A3648 diver, it seems Zenith is signaling its entry into the crowded dive watch market, and doing so with the confidence and know-how of a brand that’s been there all along. The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver will be available soon from authorized retailers and via Zenith’s website. Both the blue dial (Ref 95.9601.3620/51.I301) and black dial (Ref 95.9600.3620/21.I300) are priced at $11,300 USD. For more information, please visit the Zenith website.
DEFY EXTREME DIVER
The DEFY Extreme Diver in a 42.5mm angular case is crafted in titanium, equipped with a rotating blue ceramic bezel and helium escape valve with a water-resistance of 60 ATM (600 metres). Featuring blue star-patterned dial with luminescent markers and hands. Powered by the El Primero 3620 SC automatic movement with 60 hours power reserve. Interchangeable strap system with titanium bracelet, rubber strap and single-piece fabric strap made of recycled fishing nets.
Ref 95.9601.3620/51.I301
$11,300.00
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CASE
| MATERIAL | Brushed titanium |
|---|---|
| DIAMETER | 43 |
| WATER RESISTANCE | 60 ATM |
| DIAL | Blue-toned sunray-patterned |
MOVEMENT
| MOVEMENT | El Primero |
|---|---|
| COMPONENTS | 218 |
| FREQUENCY | 36,000 VpH (5 Hz) |
| POWER RESERVE | approx. 60 hours |
STRAP
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|---|---|
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| INTERCHANGABLE STRAP |
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A TIMEKEEPING SINGULARITY
Building on the ground-breaking mechanics of its predecessors, the DEFY Extreme Diver stands out for its edgy design and powerful features. Equipped with the El Primero 3620-SC automatic high-frequency calibre and a 60-hour power reserve, the new DEFY Extreme Diver is a true singularity in the world of deep-water diving. Purpose-built for professional divers, this pressure-defying piece will take you to a depth of up to 600 metres. However far you dive to reach your dreams, the easy-grip, rotating ceramic bezel and X1-grade Super-LumiNova markers will get you through those tough expeditions.EL PRIMERO 3620 SC MOVEMENT
The DEFY Extreme Diver's automatic manufacture movement beats at a high frequency of 5Hz (36’000 VpH), it delivers a power reserve of 60 hours and the movement is visible through a sapphire display back. This version of El Primero features a paramagnetic escapement with key components in non-metallic silicon.,aspect=fill;Crop=(0,0,2000,2000),gravity=Center)
Thanks for posting these, Mike. 