Zenith just unveiled the latest version of the Defy Extreme Diver, with an all new silvery-white dial. Measuring 42.5mm in diameter, the angular case is crafted in titanium, a metal that boasts a significant weight-to-strength ratio and is also highly resistant to corrosion from salty seawater. The case is equipped with a helium escape valve for saturation diving, and topped with a black ceramic bezel sporting Super-LumiNova filled markers. The oversized screw-down crown is protected by titanium crown-guards on either side and ensures water-resistance to 600 meters, which happens to be 1,969 feet – symbolizing the year the Defy diver was introduced.
Stamped with a star pattern, the silver dial is set with oversize hands and markers that feature three different lume pigments with emissions in blue, green and yellow. This light display helps to distinguish between the hours, minutes, and seconds. The bright orange accents are a nod to vintage Defy models, from a time when orange was believed to be the most legible color underwater. The El Primero 3620-SC automatic movement that powers the watch produces a 60 hour power reserve and is visible through a sapphire display back – an uncommon feature among diver’s watches.
Ref 95.9600.3620/01.I300 comes with three easily interchangeable straps. The first is a lightweight titanium three-link bracelet. There’s a second strap made of black FKM rubber with vents on the side, allowing water to pass through. When it’s time for serious depth, this diver comes with an extra-long strap, made of recycled fishing nets, designed to be worn over a wetsuit, with specific end-pieces to pass the single-piece strap through and under the case for a secure fit.
Defy Extreme Diver Silver/White ($11,300.00) – zenith-watches.com
