Zenith reimagines one of its most sought-after vintage designs into the new DEFY Revival A3648 
Zenith DEFY Revival A3648
Through the creation of the DEFY Revival A3648, Zenith revisits its rich heritage and pays tribute to one of its most iconic diver’s watches from 1969. The new watch draws inspiration from the original DEFY reference A3648, which was among the earliest DEFY models and a pioneer in the diver’s watch category. This new timepiece maintains the angular 37mm stainless-steel case that is the hallmark of the original along with the distinctive fourteen-sided bezel, which is now enhanced into a unidirectional rotating bezel featuring a sapphire crystal insert. The bezel retains the striking black and orange markings which was a signature element of the original.
The dial continues this black and orange theme, with orange hands and a minutes track contrasting against the matte black background. Completing the vintage look is a five-link steel bracelet, reminiscent of the one crafted by Gay Frères for the original 1969 model. In a nutshell, the DEFY Revival A3648 exemplifies Zenith’s dedication to merging historical design with modern craftsmanship, in a watch that seamlessly combines style and substance.
DIAL
The hour markers as well as the hands are filled with white Super-LumiNova that emits a bright and long-lasting green glow
MOVEMENT
The watch is driven by the Elite 670 automatic manufacture movement which boasts a power reserve of 50 hours
WATER RESISTANT
The DEFY Revival A3648 retains the same depth rating of 600m (60 ATM), equal to 1,969 feet. This number is especially symbolic for Zenith as it was the year the DEFY wristwatch line, including the A3648, was launched.