Zenith DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet and Lapis Lazuli II
Zenith has expanded its DEFY Extreme collection with two new high-frequency chronographs: the Ultraviolet and the Lapis Lazuli II. Both feature the El Primero 9004 movement and a 45mm case, but differ significantly in materials and color schemes, offering bold design statements for the brand.
- 45mm case
- 15.4mm thickness
- 51mm lug-to-lug
- El Primero 9004 movement
- 1/100th of a second chronograph
- 50-hour power reserve (timekeeping)
- 200 meters water resistance
- Limited to 25 pieces (Lapis Lazuli II)
The DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet features a violet-tinted sapphire crystal with matching violet subdials and a microblasted titanium case.
The DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II utilizes lapis stone for its dial and chronograph counters, set within a forged carbon and titanium case.
Both models are powered by the El Primero 9004 movement, a 1/100th of a second chronograph with dual escapements operating at 36,000 vph for timekeeping and 360,000 vph for the chronograph.
The Lapis Lazuli II's dial features natural pyrite inclusions in the lapis stone, creating unique patterns and golden flecks.
The Ultraviolet's openworked dial uses layered, purple-tinted sapphire crystal, revealing the movement underneath which has a violet treatment.
The Lapis Lazuli II comes with a black rubber strap and a black Velcro strap, while the Ultraviolet includes a violet rubber strap, a titanium bracelet, and a black Velcro strap.