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Zenith · Defy

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver

Diver

$12,300
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Case

Diameter
42.5mm
Material
Titanium
Finish
Brushed titanium
Water resistance
600m

Crystal & dial

Dial colour
Blue

Movement

Beat rate
36,000 vph
Power reserve
60h
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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Defy Extreme collection · 4 watches

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The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver is praised for its comfortable wearability, with reviewers and owners noting the titanium construction makes the 42.5mm case feel light and well-balanced, despite some concerns about its 15.5mm thickness. The watch features exceptional dial legibility due to oversized markers and an orange chapter ring, and its technical aesthetic is described as a blend of classic and modern influences with crisp finishing and a satisfyingly clicky dive bezel. Owners specifically highlight the green lume as a favorite feature, and the silver dial is noted for its cool aesthetic, though it offers less contrast than darker variants. Some reviewers question the practical need for its 1/1000th second chronograph and suggest the design can be somewhat generic. The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver is priced at $22,000, with one source noting a €11,800 price for a variant.

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