When Zenith decided to re-launch the Defy line in 2004, it was totally unlike the one discontinued in the second-half of the ’90s. Gone were the quartz movements. Gone were the pieces of 18kt gold which were attached to the steel. Like many other Manufactures which had given in to the temptation to do things “on the cheap side,” Zenith had put out some products at that time which were designed to fill a niche, but which didn’t really showcase the brand’s full potential. Those products met consumers where they were at, rather than inviting the consumer to elevate himself to a new level of horological sophistication.
 The new Defy series was bold and beautiful. The first of the series were released in stainless steel and came in either 43 or 46.5 millimeter cases. Zenith’s follow-up to the Defy series was the Defy Extreme series, which mixed black titanium with stainless steel, included Kevlar inserts in the bracelet, and featured new technological innovations in movement materials.
 Zenith wanted to enhance the ruggedness of the watch by increasing the movement’s ability to handle shocks, so after much research, the brand created a new alloy titled “Zenithium.” The bridges of movement 4021SX have been formed out of this new material, which reinforces the balance wheel and other gear-bearing recesses, and overall gives this ebauche the ability to withstand blows on the Z-axis. Most movements have a spacer ring around the movement, and aside from fitting the movement snuggly in place, that ring helps to protect the watch from jarring on the X- or Y-axis. However, very few watches can actually handle a blow from straight down on the dial-side. The Defy Xtreme has been built to withstand 10,000 G’s!!!
 The look of the Xtreme is probably the coolest one in this lineup, owing largely to the dial. At 10 o’clock is a large, eye-catching design of a helical display, which mimics the smaller 30-minute totalizer at the 3 o’clock position. Although this large one is aesthetic in nature only, it speaks volumes of the personality of the watch. The next eye-catching detail is that of the Reserve de-Marche which sweeps across the bottom of the dial from 7 o’clock to 5 o’clock. Above all of these details, the hour and minute hands hover over the carbon-fiber cross-stitching. All of the silver colored details against a backdrop of black make this piece unmistakable. One thing is for sure: the Xtreme Stealth is a watch that will stand out and attract attention.
 As an added accolade, the Defy Xtreme Stealth won the “Public’s Prize” for favorite new watch at the Geneva Grand Prix, the watch world’s equivalent to Hollywood’s Academy Awards.

As each woman is unique, Zenith offers the answer to expressing individual tastes through a customized timepiece. 

On the dial, the diamond numeral of choice, from 1 to 99, is mounted over a sky of black mother-of-pearl.  Joining the constellation is the star-shaped opening, set by hand with diamonds (0.10 -0.15ct), in which the pulse of the Elite 58 automatic caliber can be seen. 

 At 9 o’clock is the second hand star which makes a complete revolution in one minute.  Resting at 1 o’clock is the Zenith signature, a 5 diamond star (Trapezoid, top Wesselton, Pure to IF-VVs, approx. 0.15ct).
 The 32mm 18ct white gold case set with 30 diamonds (2.2ct) is visible through curved sapphire glass and is water-resistant up to 30 meters.   The black galuchat strap is secured by an 18ct white gold buckle stamped with the Zenith star on the cap.
Price of this ultimate constellation:  $60,000.00
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