Zenith Defy Revival Shadow Titanium automatic black dial titanium bracelet 37 mm

A watch born in the 1960s

The year 1969 will forever be remembered as a major turning point for Manufacture ZENITH. Not only did the brand unveil the iconic El Primero caliber, but it also introduced the DEFY watch collection. Taking a firm stand against the advent of quartz watches that threatened to endanger traditional Swiss watchmaking, ZENITH stood firm in creating a timepiece with a singular, bold design and guaranteed robustness that the mass-produced electronic watches of the day simply could not match. One of the first models in this DEFY collection was the A3642, introduced in 1969 and aptly nicknamed the French safe. About two years later, ZENITH built on that bold design and introduced new colored dials with a sharp "gradient" effect that darkens toward the edges, including the A3691 with a red dial.

The return of the original Defy model

This new Defy is reproduced with amazing accuracy! In fact, it is designed from the historical production drawings. As such, the DEFY Revival Shadow incorporates all of the singular details and design elements that made the very first DEFY watch model an exceptional benchmark of its time, establishing the codes that continue to inspire today's collection. The idea of the Revival is therefore that of a true re-edition, with a few details as always.

The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow thus takes up the style of the former 1969 reference, in a modern version entirely made of matte titanium. This includes the 37mm octagonal case paired with a fourteen-sided bezel, a deep matte black dial, unusual square applique hour markers adorned with horizontal grooves, and the iconic Gay Frères ladder bracelet crafted in matte titanium.

A modern automatic caliber: Elite 670

The new Defy Revival Shadow is equipped with the Elite 670 automatic movement. This caliber operates at 28,800 vibrations, features 27 jewels and offers a 50-hour power reserve. The movement can be seen in action through the sapphire back. The choice of a modern manufacture caliber makes sense as it combines the vintage look with modern watchmaking techniques.