Defy Extreme

Le Locle, December 2, 2025 – One of the brand’s most striking creations, the Chroma editions embody ZENITH’s technical mastery and daring avant-garde spirit, seamlessly combining high-frequency chronometry with vibrant, expressive design. Following the re

As part of its 160th anniversary celebrations, ZENITH continues to pay tribute to its rich heritage through creations that combine natural beauty with technical brilliance. With its deep celestial blue, lapis lazuli perfectly echoes ZENITH’s signature hue

Not sure it’s as extreme as the name suggests, very wearable in 45mm titanium, plus the strap system works really well, I’ve already acquired the desert haze colour-way. My 4th Zenith, and one of two in my current collection.

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But I'm sorry I really think someone needs to let Zenith know it's no longer the 60's or even the 70's and so I can virtually guarantee you the number of people that will use one of these watches for saturation diving will be exactly zero. They will 100%

Since 1969, the ZENITH DEFY collection has stood as a symbol of unwavering strength and precision. Nicknamed the “time safe” for its robust construction and ability to protect the movement like a vault, the DEFY quickly became a benchmark in durability. A

Works best on the rubber, which is a 10 second job to swap in and out with the other two supplied straps. I wouldn't personally go with this combination of Ti & gold, rather the 'basic' Ti or the carbon, but the fit at 45mm surprised me, super comfort

In my view this is a very successful release from the brand. I cannot defy its appeal and can only dive in all the little details that make this watch. Extremely satisfied with it

Carrera glassbox and the Zenith defy extreme diver (though a bit above 10k). Yes, my income grows slower than the prices… Of course, I like that Tissot. Best.

These watches were a complete 180 following some beloved Zeniths of the 1990s, like the Chronomaster Triple Date, the De Luca and the Rainbow. With time to reflect though, it was a huge culture moment for Zenith. Remember the pictures of Thierry Nataf wit