A Defy from another dimension
Crafted entirely in mirror-polished stainless steel, the Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror 1/100th of a second chronograph is a watch that defies conventions and expectations with its a futuristic and highly reflective camouflage that blends in with its environment. The sapphire dial with applied counters reveals the El Primero 21 — the chronograph calibre of the 21st century, and the culmination of over 50 years of perfecting the automatic high-frequency chronograph. Equipped with two regulating organs and escapements – one beating at 5Hz for timekeeping, and the other at an incredible 50Hz – this movement offers a true 1/100th of a second chronograph function.
Zenith is pushing form and function to new heights with the Defy Extreme collection where resolutely futuristic watchmaking takes center-stage. As a supercharged El Primero-equipped Defy, this expression of superlative precision and ruggedness is built around a larger 45mm case with sharper lines, more pronounced edges, and an overall silhouette that exudes robustness, resilience and a penchant for exploring new horizons. The new design is reinforced by the addition of components protecting the pushers, and screw-down crown. Ergonomics as well as durability are enhanced, with a water-resistance of 200 metres – an impressive feat for a cutting-edge high-frequency chronograph with a display back. One of the Defy Extreme’s most striking elements is the twelve-sided ring placed under the bezel, which extends down to the twelve-sided case back.
Because uncompromising performance in extreme conditions also means adapting to the environment around us, each Defy Extreme comes with three different straps with quick strap-change mechanisms: A mirror-polished stainless steel bracelet, a rubber strap with a folding buckle matching the case and, and a Velcro® strap that can be easily and precisely adjusted on the go, with the textile material perfectly suited for any situation – and certainly not afraid of getting wet. Going beyond a simple cosmetic switch-up, each option offers different properties for a different wearing experience, perfectly adapted to its surroundings and the activities it takes on, no matter how extreme.
Specifications:
- Case: 45mm high-polished stainless steel
- Dial: Skeletonized, hands and hour markers rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Superluminova SLN C1
- Sapphire Crystal front, exhibition caseback
- Movement: 5Hz El Primero 9004 automatic (36,000 VpH)
- Movement characteristics: 1/100th of a second chronograph movement, Zenith-exclusive dynamic signature of one rotation per second for the chronograph hand, 1 escapement for the Watch (36,000 VpH – 5 Hz); 1 escapement for the Chronograph (360,000 VpH – 50Hz)
- Openworked dial features chronograph counters in the form of miniature vinyl records
- Time display: Small seconds at 9 o’clock. 1/100th of a second Chronograph: Central chronograph hand that makes one turn each second, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, 60-second counter at 6 o’clock, Chronograph power-reserve indication at 12 o’clock
- Power reserve: 50 hours
- Water Resistance: 200 meters
- Strap: Interchangeable strap system and three straps: micro-blasted stainless steel bracelet, rubber strap and nylon Velcro strap
- Limited edition: 100 pieces
