Introducing the Zenith Defy Revival A3642
Introduced for the first time in 1969 the Zenith Defy A3642 and which quickly became known by the nickname “coffre-fort” which means bank vault in French, today and more than half a decade later comes its Revival.
The new Zenith Defy Revival A3642 is almost entirely identical to the original, starting with the unique 37mm octagonal stainless steel case on which a fourteen-sided bezel sits and which, like the case, comes with sharp angles, sapphire crystal and 30 meters of water resistance.
The Taupe Fumé dial is also very faithful to the original, with a gradient brown, facetted and luminous sword hands, grooved applied hour markers and a date window at 4 1/2 o’clock.
It is inside that we find the main differences from the original, powered now by the automatic movement Zenith Elite 670, which operates at 28,800 Vph, offers up to 50 hours of power reserve and which can be observed by the open-through caseback, which replaces the original in stainless steel and engraved with the brand’s logo star.
The watch is offered with a Ladder bracelet made by the famous Gay Freres house, but now in a more contemporary version, which thanks to the hide-lugs, merges with the case resembling an integrated bracelet.
Finally, it should be noted that this is a limited edition of 250 pieces that are available from the brand’s official boutiques and agents for a price of $7,000.
Our Opinion
Inevitably reminiscent of the much-desired AP Royal Oak in its features, it never intended to be a competitor and even preceded it, it just intended to be what it always was, a functional and robust watch. Its gradient brown dial reminds it today of the much sought after tropical dials, it is undoubtedly an interesting addition to the collection, albeit as a limited edition.
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General Specifications:
Brand: Zenith
Model: Defy Revival A3642
Reference: 03.A3642.670/75.M3642
Dial: Gradient brown
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 37 mm diameter
Crystal: Sapphire
Case Back: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 30 Meters
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Caliber: Elite 670
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Jewels: 27
Power Reserve: 50 Hours
Components: 144
Price: $ 7,000
Limited Edition: Yes, 250 pieces