Swiss luxury watchmaker Zenith has unveiled two striking new interpretations of its professional dive watches – the DEFY Extreme Diver Shadow and the DEFY Revival Diver Shadow. Both models combine rugged underwater performance with a sleek, stealth-inspired aesthetic, offering collectors and adventurers a blend of vintage charm and modern engineering.
A Legacy of Strength Beneath the Waves
Since its debut in 1969, the Zenith DEFY collection has embodied robust construction, precision, and durability, earning the nickname “time safe” for its vault-like protection of the movement.
Among its most celebrated models was the DEFY Diver A3648, capable of withstanding depths of 600 meters. In 2024, Zenith reintroduced the DEFY Extreme Diver and a faithful revival of the A3648. Now, both return in micro-blasted titanium “Shadow” editions, merging heritage design with contemporary stealth style.
DEFY Extreme Diver Shadow
Encased in a 42.5mm micro-blasted titanium body, the DEFY Extreme Diver Shadow is engineered for saturation diving, boasting 600 meters of water resistance, a helium escape valve, and a black ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel filled with Super-LumiNova for superior legibility.
The star-patterned black dial features bold yellow accents, while the El Primero 3620 automatic calibre powers the watch at 36,000 vibrations per hour, offering a 60-hour power reserve.
The watch comes with three interchangeable straps – a titanium bracelet, a Cordura-effect black rubber strap, and a black-and-yellow fabric strap – all of which can be easily swapped via the brand’s quick-change system.
DEFY Revival Diver Shadow
A faithful recreation of the original 1969 DEFY A3648, the DEFY Revival Diver Shadow retains its 37mm faceted titanium case and signature 14-sided bezel, now paired with a yellow-tinted sapphire insert.
The screw-down crown sits at its historic 4:30 position, while the dial’s black-and-yellow palette mirrors the Extreme Diver’s bold contrasts.
Powered by the Elite 670 automatic movement, it offers a 50-hour power reserve and – remarkably for its size – an exhibition case back revealing the decorated rotor. It is fitted with a micro-blasted titanium Gay Frères-style bracelet for lightness and comfort.
The DEFY Extreme Diver Shadow and DEFY Revival Diver Shadow retail at SGD 17,800 and SGD 11,800, respectively.
They are now available at Zenith boutiques and authorised retailers.
