
Delivered in a contemporary modern style, this tough premium wrist watch is one of the Zenith’s Defy Xtreme Open El Primero series line-up that is specifically born to withstand harsh environments, and remains functional even when it brought in the depth of the sea. Every part of it is constructed with an extra durable material such as Titanium, Carbon, and Kevlar, and the watch is built with advance watchmaking technology and complex on-process manufacture that aims for nothing but perfection. For an example, its dial consists of multiple layers of shock resistant Hesalite, glass, carbon fiber and brushed aluminum to ensure its strength and clarity without leaving the aesthetic behind --and so do its other components.

Based on its size, it is easy to tell that this Zenith 96-0525-4021-21-M525 watch is an XL (extra large). Its Black sturdy round case that is made of titanium has a diameter of 46.5 mm and approximately 17mm thick, meanwhile, its brushed steel link bracelet that is reinforced with Kevlar lateral inserts and central links made of carbon fiber and composite alloys is tapers from 23mm to 20mm wide, and it comes equipped with a deployant folding clasp to ensure that the watch would remains soundly on the wrist during your whole activities.

Just like every Defy Extreme, this Zenith 96.0525.4021/21.M525 sporty watch’s dial is bold and simply captivating with its own distinctive design. Dominant in Black and Silver, this multi-layered dial features an open-worked Black base that is made of carbon-fiber and raised sub-dials that are made of brushed aluminum, complimented with a large, 9-branched silver propeller shaped cover over the exposed escapement of the fitted Zenith El Primero 4021SX below.
Its large sword shaped rhodium-plated steel hour and minute hands, the slimmer central sweep seconds hand, as well as the central mounted power reserve’s hand that covers lower arc of dial feature Red SuperLuminova for an improved visibility. Its 30-minute counter subsidiary at the 3 o’clock position features a 9-branched silver propeller shaped hand with a single SuperLuminova tipping, while the small seconds hand at the 9 o’clock position is a SuperLuminova coated 3 blade propeller shaped. And in addition, the power reserve indicator is represented by those gradually decreased perforations at the dial’s base at six that goes from 5 to 7.

Anyway, for all of its quality offerings, this Titanium on Kevlar reinforced brushed steel link bracelet silver open dial Zenith Defy Xtreme Open El Primero 96.0525.4021/21.M525 chronograph automatic deep diving ready watch is reasonably priced with an original manufacturer suggested retail price of $22,500.00.
Watch Specification
Brand: | Zenith |
Collection: | Defy |
Series: | Xtreme Open |
Model number: | 96.0525.4021/21.M525 Ref. 96-0525-4021-21-M525. also referred as 960525402121M525. |
Watch style: | Men, Sporty, Contemporary, Rugged, Diving |
Display type: | Analog |
Movement: | Swiss automatic Zenith El Primero 4021 SX. In house, manufacture caliber El Primero 4021SX by Zenith (Class 4). Swiss made, automatic self-winding mechanical movement. Chronometer grade officially certified by C.O.S.C. |
Functions: | Hour, Minute, Seconds, Chronograph, Power Reserve |
Dial: | Black and Silver Multi-tiered with open worked Black carbon base and Silver brushed aluminum. Large, Rhodium-plated hour and minute sword-shaped hands, slim central sweep seconds hand and central mounted skeletonized power reserve hand with Red SuperLuminova. Small second at 9 with SuperLuminova coated 3-blade propeller shaped hand. 30-minute counter at 3 with 9-blade propeller shaped hand with a single SuperLuminova tipping. Power reserve indicator at 6 (from 5 to 7). |
Window: | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti-reflective coated on both sides. |
Case: | Titanium Round, Ø 46.5 mm, ± 17 mm thick. Black. |
Bezel: | Titanium unidirectional rotating bezel. Black, decorated with raised star, cone shaped marker and engraved Arabin numeral. |
Caseback: | Solid screwed-in Black titanium. engraved. |
Crown: | Screw-down crown Titanium made, protected. fluted. logoed. with two pushers. |
Bracelet: | Stainless Steel base Two tone, brushed steel with lateral kevlar insert link bracelet with carbon fiber and composite alloys central links, three-rows. ± 23 mm to 20 mm wide. men standard length. |
Clasp: | Deployant folding clasp |
Notable Features: | Chronograph Power reserve Open worked dial Rugged with deep diving capability |
Water resistant: | 1000 m (100 ATM / 3300 feet) suitable for rain, showering, swimming, snorkeling, and diving. |
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