For the first-ever limited edition Defy Extreme, Zenith created a watch that’s equal parts precision craftsmanship and wearable art. Inspired by desert landscapes, the Defy Extreme Desert features a 45-mm titanium case accented with falcon’s eye, a variety of tiger’s eye. The 12-sided bezel and the component that protects the pushers are crafted from the blue-grey quartz. As each stone exhibits slightly different colors and fibrous structures, each of the 50 watches produced is a unique piece. Inside the case, the open dial reveals the inner workings of the El Primero 21 movement powering the 1/100th of a second chronograph. Atop the open dial is a tinted sapphire crystal with luminescent markers and hands, applied chronograph counters and a power reserve indicator – all in matching beige-brown tones. The titanium bracelet can be easily swapped for the supplied black Velcro or beige rubber strap using the quick change mechanism on the back of the case.
Zenith Defy Extreme Desert ($22,000.00), from zenith-watches.com
