ZENITH – DEFY Diver Automatic 2024

 

ZENITH – DEFY Extreme Diver and DEFY REVIVAL A3648 Automatic - 2024

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DIVING INTO THE EXTREME END: ZENITH UNVEILS THE DEFY EXTREME DIVER ALONGSIDE THE DEFY REVIVAL A3648

Since its inception in 1969, the ZENITH DEFY line of wristwatches has been all about steadfast reliability and ruggedness. Throughout the years, the DEFY has taken on many iterations with purpose-built features and designs. From the highest peaks to the wildest terrains, ZENITH is now taking the collection back to the deepest depths with the new DEFY Extreme Diver, as well as a remake of one of the most sought-after vintage ZENITH diver’s watches, the DEFY Revival A3648.

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With a legacy going as far back as 1969, the DEFY Diver was in fact among the earliest DEFY wristwatch offerings. Keeping the collection’s distinctive design with its signature angular case and dodecagonal bezel, ZENITH incorporated all the necessary elements to create a diver’s watch, including a rotating bezel and bright colour accents for instant readability underwater. With the same ethos of combining form and function for a specific purpose, ZENITH is now unveiling a modern diver’s watch inspired by both historical DEFY diver’s references as well as the modern incarnation of the DEFY line, notably the DEFY Extreme. 

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The result is a feature-packed diver’s watch that is obviously and inherently a ZENITH DEFY, built to withstand the extreme conditions encountered in the harshest environments where ice, mist and deep dark waters require enhanced performance and legibility.

DEFY Extreme Diver

While inspired by a long line of DEFY divers from 1969 onwards, the DEFY Extreme Diver is as modern as they come. Its singular and highly intricate design serve to enhance its depth-defying performance, which was conceived to take on extreme conditions where ice, water and mist present a host of challenges. 

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Its 42.5mm angular case is crafted in titanium, a metal that not only boasts a significant weight-to-strength ratio but is also highly resistant to corrosion from salty seawater. The case is equipped with a helium escape valve for saturation diving. 

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Above the fixed dodecagonal bezel, the ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel features grooved edges for a better grip when operating – even with gloves on. The bezel is engraved and filled with Super-LumiNova and bright colours for effortless reading underwater where light is scarce.

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The oversized screw-down crown feature is protected by titanium crown-guards on either side. Just like the historical DEFY A3648 from 1969, the DEFY Extreme Diver is rated to 600 metres (60 ATM) of water-resistance, which happens to be 1’969 feet – a symbolic number for the DEFY diver. 

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It meets the ISO 6425 requirements for professional diver watches, which include ISO 764 for paramagnetism as well as ISO 1413 for shock-resistance, making it a comprehensive diver’s watch suited to the most demanding conditions.

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Something of a signature in the contemporary DEFY line, the dial features a geometric pattern of engraved four-pointed stars. Available in black and blue with matching ceramic bezels, the metallic dials feature a sunburst finish, with rays emanating from the applied ZENITH star at 12 o’clock. The date at 3 o’clock is colour-matched to the dial.

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Legibility is a key factor in the DEFY Extreme Diver – and it shows. The dial’s oversized hands and applied hour markers feature three different pigments of “X1” grade Super-LumiNova with light emissions in blue, green and orange, making it easy to distinguish between the functions (hours, minutes and seconds). The bright orange accents are a nod to historical DEFY diver models.

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The DEFY Extreme Diver is powered by the El Primero 3620-SC automatic high-frequency manufacture calibre with 60 hours power reserve, visible through a sapphire display back – an uncommon feature among diver’s watches. This version of El Primero features a paramagnetic escapement, with key components in non-metallic silicon.

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Completing the DEFY Extreme Diver is its titanium three-link bracelet as well as two supplied straps. The first additional strap is in FKM rubber, matching the dial colour with a Cordura-effect texture that features vents on the side, allowing water to pass through. 

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In line with ZENITH’s HORIZ-ON initiative to reduce the brand’s environmental impact and produce more sustainably, the DEFY Extreme Diver also comes with an extra-long strap made of recycled fishing nets, intended to be worn over a wetsuit. It features specific end-pieces to pass the single-piece strap through and under the case for a secure fit.

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The DEFY Extreme Diver with blue and black dials are available from all ZENITH boutiques and authorized retailers around the world.

DEFY Revival A3648

One of the greatest sources of inspiration when creating the DEFY Extreme Diver was the DEFY reference A3648. Originally launched in 1969, it presented an alternative take on ZENITH’s avant-garde and rugged steel bracelet watch with a specific purpose. The A3648 was not only among the earliest DEFY wristwatch models, but also one of the first DEFY diver’s watches. Even by today’s standards, the A3648 boasted incredible performance in a watch that seamlessly merges style and substance.

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In ZENITH’s recent tradition of bringing back its most emblematic past references, the DEFY Revival A3648 represents the first time ever that a vintage ZENITH diver’s watch receives the Revival treatment.

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A distinctive signature of the original DEFY line, the DEFY Revival A3648 features a highly angular stainless steel case measuring 37mm in diameter. The steel fourteen-sided bezel present in DEFY models from the same era is still present but positioned above the round rotating bezel. Crafted in steel, the unidirectional rotating bezel features a sapphire crystal insert instead of Plexiglas as in historical models, with the same black on bright orange markings – one of the historical A3648’s most coveted features.

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The black and orange theme extends to the dial, where the matte black surface is contrasted with orange hands and minutes track. The hour markers as well as the hands are filled with white Super-LumiNova that emits a bright and long-lasting green glow.

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With its screw-down crown at 4 o’clock and a sapphire display back, the DEFY Revival A3648 retains the same depth rating of 600 metres (60 ATM), a considerable feat to have achieved in 1969 and still an impressive rating for such a compact diver’s watch with a sapphire back. A symbolic number for ZENITH, as 600 metres is equal to 1’969 feet – the year the DEFY wristwatch line including the A3648 was launched. The case back offers a view of Elite 670 automatic manufacture movement, with a power reserve of 50 hours.

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And just like the original, the DEFY Revival A3648 comes on a five-link steel bracelet with folding buckle, modelled after the bracelet the famed Gay Frères company had made for the historic reference in 1969. The deployant buckle features an expansion to allow the watch to be worn over a wetsuit without having to add or remove additional links.

The DEFY Revival A3648 is available from all ZENITH physical and online boutiques as well as authorized retailers around the world.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Collection: DEFY
 
Model: DEFY Extreme Diver Titanium

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• Reference: 95.9600.3620/21.I300 - Black

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• Reference: 95.9601.3620/51.I301 - Blue

Key points: New Diver Model. El Primero 3-hand watch. 
Stop-second mechanism. 

• Black ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel filled with SuperLuminova.  
• Blue ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel filled with SuperLuminova.

Starry sky pattern on the dial.
Screwed-in crown.
Helium valve. 
600M Water resistance.
Full Interchangeable strap system.

Movement
Calibre: El Primero 3620 SC
Frequency: 36’000 VpH – 5Hz
Power reserve: 60hours 

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Functions: Hours & Minutes in the Center. 
Central second hand. Date at 3 o'clock
Finishes: New star-shaped oscillating weight with satined finishings
Case 
Material: Brushed titanium
Water resistance: 60 ATM
Diameter: 42.5 mm
Thickness: 15.5 mm
Dial

• Black-toned sunray-patterned
• Blue-toned sunray-patterned

Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova X1
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova X1
Crystal: Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Bracelet & Buckle: 
Full interchangeable strap system. 3 straps included: 

• 1 Black Rubber with folding buckle,
• 1 Black Fabric strap with pin buckle & 1 Metal bracelet with folding clasp 

Full interchangeable strap system. 3 straps included: 

• 1 Blue Rubber with folding buckle,
• 1 Blue Fabric strap with pin buckle & 1 Metal bracelet with folding clasp

🔴Price   10.900 CHF / $ 11,300 US

 

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Collection: DEFY
 
Model: DEFY REVIVAL A3648

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Reference: 03.A3648.670/21.M3648

Key points: Original Revival of the 1969 Reference A3648.
Octogonal case with iconic 14-sided bezel.
Steel unidirectional rotating bezel with orange tinted sapphire insert. 

Screwed-in crown. 

600M Water resistance.

Movement
Calibre:  Elite 670, Automatic
Frequency 28,800 VpH (4 Hz)
Power reserve approx. 50 hours
Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre.
Central second hand. Date indication at 4:30.
Finishes: Oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif
Case
Material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 60 ATM
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 15.5 mm
Dial
Black & Orange with SLN C1
Hands: Orange painted with SLN C1
Hour markers: White transferred SLN C1
Crystal: Domed sapphire with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Bracelet & Buckle
Metal Bracelet with folding clasp
 

 🔴Price   7.400 CHF / $ 7,700 US

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Sinn – 155 S Revolution II Bright Star TEGIMENT® Special Edition

 

Sinn Spezialuhren – Instrument 155 S Revolution II Bright Star TEGIMENT® Pilot Chronograph Special Edition - 2024

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We are pleased to present our second pilot watch with a historically inspired design in the legendary 155 series in collaboration with the specialist watch magazine REVOLUTION. Shortly after we released just 150 pieces of our special edition 155 Revolution in 2019, we had the spark of an idea for a follow-up watch.

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And we knew we wanted to extend this partnership back then too. The result is the 155 S Revolution II (Sinn 155 S Bright Star TEGIMENT®) special edition limited to 300 pieces. It has a historically inspired design and signature SINN technology. 

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Think of it as a new version of a classic. This chronograph follows the historical dimensions, but its design has been updated for the here and now – and beyond – with its exceptional scratch resistance and fully black design.

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The 155 S Revolution II has the original measurements spot on, with its case diameter coming in at 43 mm. It also has the same bidirectional rotating pilot’s bezel with a minute scale, classic bicompax display with small advancing seconds and 30-minute counter, and large stopwatch second hand display from the dial centre. 

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But the SINN TEGIMENT Technology and Black Hard Coating are brand-new additions to the case and pilot’s bezel for this model. While the crystal was made from acrylic previously, it is now made from sapphire crystal (a novelty in the history of the 155 model).

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We also made the decision with our partner REVOLUTION to replicate the historical hands on the ‘Bundeswehr Chronograph for Pilots’ from the 1960s. This gives the watch a strong historical connection, highlighting the commitment to tradition down to the finest detail of this pilot chronograph.

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As a symbol of the collaboration with the specialist watch magazine REVOLUTION, the matte black dial is adorned with a discreet black luminous ‘Revolution star’.

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Technical details

The Instrument Pilot Chronograph

Limited to 300 pieces

    Special edition for the specialist watch magazine Revolution
    Case made of stainless steel, bead-blasted
    Black Hard Coating on a TEGIMENT Technology basis
    Captive pilot's bezel
    Sapphire crystal glass
    Solid case back, screw-fastened
    Waterproof and pressure-resistant to 10 bar
    Low pressure resistant
    The watch comes in a fine case with black leather strap with embossed BUND supply number and black textile strap,
    band replacement tool, spare spring bars
    and a brochure

Special edition for the specialist watch magazine Revolution.

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 Art-Nr. 155.041

 Movement 
The information on the mechanical movement corresponds to the current production situation in Frankfurt am Main. Due to technical changes, it may happen in individual cases that stock items of our sales partners deviate from this information.
Mechanical Movement SW 510
    Self-winding mechanism
    27 bearing jewels
    28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
    Seconds stop function
    Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309
Case
    Case made of stainless steel, bead-blasted
    Sapphire crystal in front, anti-reflective on both sides
    Transparent case back made of sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on the interior
    Case back screw-fastened
    Crown screwable
    Push-pieces screwable
    Meet the technical requirements for waterproofness, as set out in standard DIN 8310
    Waterproof and pressure-resistant to 20 bar
    Low pressure resistant
Functions
    Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
    Chronograph
    Pilot’s bezel with luminous key mark

SINN Technologies
Black Hard Coating on a TEGIMENT Technology basis
Captive bezel

    Case diameter: 43 mm
    Band lug width: 20 mm
    Case thickness: 14,75 mm
    Weight without strap: 80 gramme
Dial and Hands
Matte black dial
'Revolution star' coated with black luminescent colour
Numbers coated with luminescent colour
Hour, minute and stopwatch second hand coated with luminescent colour

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 Warranty • 2 years

🔰• Limited to 300 pieces

🔴 Price :  £ 2,820 / € 3.750 / $ 3,600💰

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