Zenith has introduced the DEFY Revival A3642, a modern reinterpretation of the earliest DEFY model. Reproduced in stunningly accurate detail using the original production plans from 1969, the timepiece brings back all the details and singular design elements that made the original so outstanding. Its warm grey dial with a striking gradient effect that darkens towards the edges was among the first of its kind during its introduction in 1969. The unusual applied square hour markers feature horizontal grooves that convey a sense of perpetual motion. The wide sword-shaped hands are filled with SuperLumiNova in a similar tone to Tritium found in the original, paired with a paddle-shaped seconds hand – a prominent feature in Zenith watches of the era. The only cosmetic differences between the Revival and its progenitor are the sapphire crystal back showing the automatic Elite 670 manufacture movement, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz and delivering a 50-hour power reserve.
