DEFY Extreme Jungle

Availability: See it at 430 Park Avenue

• Limited Edition: Limited to just 50 pieces
• Case: brushed titanium & Tiger’s eye gemstone. Screwed-in crown.
• Size: 45 mm
• Movement: automatic El Primero 9004
• Function: Small seconds at 9 o’clock. 1/100th of a second chronograph: central chronograph hand that makes one turn each second, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, 60-second counter at 6 o'clock, chronograph power-reserve indication at 12 o'clock.
• Power Reserve: approximately 50 hrs.
• Water Resistance: 20 m
• Dial: tinted sapphire with three tigered-colored counters.
• Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal
• Strap/Bracelet: Full interchangeable strap system. 3 straps included: titanium bracelet, khaki green embossed rubber strap with a titanium folding buckle, and black Velcro strap.

The DEFY Extreme Jungle marks the third and final installment in ZENITH’s series of 1/100th of a second chronographs. Following the Desert and Glacier editions, this version draws inspiration from the untamed energy and captivating mystery of the jungle. 

The DEFY Extreme Jungle concludes a series of three evocative special editions featuring natural stones incorporated into the most robust 1/100th of a second chronograph ever made. Crafted from brushed titanium, 45mm case of the DEFY Extreme Jungle features a dodecagonal bezel and pusher protectors made from Tiger’s Eye.  Each watch is unique due to the natural variations in this rare stone.  Engineered for high performance, the case offers water resistance up to 20 ATM, making it suitable for the most extreme conditions. The open sapphire dial reveals the intricate workings of the watch. It is tinted in green while the tiger-colored applied counters subtly mimic tiger stripes. These are complemented by beige luminescent markers and hands.

At the heart of the DEFY Extreme Jungle beats the automatic El Primero 9004 caliber. It remains the world’s fastest automatic chronograph in production, allowing for 1/100th of a second precision. This is achieved through two independent mechanisms, each with its own power source and regulating organ: one beating at 5Hz (36,000 vph) for timekeeping, and the other at 50Hz (360,000 vph) for the chronograph. Taking advantage of the incredible speed of the latter, the chronograph seconds hand makes a full rotation every second, offering outstanding legibility of the 1/100th of a second display. This innovative movement showcases jungle-inspired finishing touches, with a khaki green main plate and a satin-brushed oscillating weight in the same hue.

The DEFY Extreme features an interchangeable strap system, and comes three straps: a titanium bracelet, a khaki green embossed rubber strap with a titanium folding buckle, and a black Velcro strap.

Key points: 1/100th of a second Chronograph movement; Exclusive dynamic signature of one rotation per second for the chrono hand, Certified Chronometer, Screwed-in crown, Sapphire dial, Titanium bracelet. 2 additional straps included: 1 khaki rubber with folding buckle & 1 black Velcro. Limited to 50 pieces

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