Zenith Defy Xtreme Tourbillon Watch

The Zenith Defy Xtreme Tourbillon watch is a brilliant accomplishment of exceptional watchmaking, bringing renewed technical brilliance to the celebrated tourbillon complication. It is also a stunning sports watch whose uncompromising construction suits it to the most active lifestyle, and a statement of cutting edge fashion for those who dare to push the boundaries. In design and materials, the Zenith Defy Xtreme Tourbillon watch is outstanding. The 46.5mm case is crafted from black titanium and fitted with a unidirectional rotating bezel, as well as a helium valve which can vent built up gas mixtures employed in deep sea diving, a mission for which this timepiece is entirely capable. Fitted with a massively protected screw-down crown and chronograph pushpieces this watch is water resistant to a depth of 1000 meters. The dial is a captivating combination of shock resistant hesalite glass, aluminum and carbon fiber; the chronograph subdials are striking with their "turbine" design, a feature echoed by the cover for the tourbillon aperture. The transparent hesalite glass also allows a fascinating glimpse of the perlage-decorated plate. Since 1969, the Zenith-manufactured El Primero chronograph caliber has been legendary, with its remarkable high-speed balance wheel and prestigious integrated column-wheel controlled chronograph mechanism.

The Zenith Defy Xtreme Tourbillon utilizes a new and supremely advanced version of this celebrated movement. Designated as the 4035SX caliber by Zenith, this self-winding movement bears a special distinction -- a flying one-minute tourbillon whose balance wheel oscillates at the uniquely rapid pace of 36,000 vibrations per hour. By bringing Breguet's most famous invention to a new technical pinnacle, Zenith has shown their aptitude as a haute horlogerie manufacturer. The fascinating continual motion of the tourbillon will provide ceaseless pleasure for devotees of fine watchmaking; they will also no doubt appreciate the 1/10 second precision that the chronograph is capable of providing for measuring independent time intervals. The Zenith Defy Xtreme Tourbillon watch has a unique matching bracelet that carries on the theme of advanced technique. It is crafted from stainless steel which is reinforced with carbon fiber and Kevlar, and fitted with an extremely secure triple deployant clasp. Alternatively, an equally sporty rubber strap is also available, which offers equally impressive durability, with optimum all-weather comfort.