Defy Revival A3643
Reference# 03.A3642.670/01.M3642- Details
- Description
- Case: stainless steel
- Size: 37 mm
- Movement: Elite 670 automatic manufacture movement
- Function: Hours and minutes in the centre Central seconds hand Date indication at 4:30
- Power Reserve: approximately 50 hrs
- Water Resistance: 30 m
- Dial: Silver-toned sunray-patterned
- Caseback: Sapphire crystal
- Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
- Strap/Bracelet: Stainless steel "Ladder" bracelet.
In 2022, ZENITH reintroduced the DEFY Revival A3642, followed in 2023 by the A3691 with its ruby dial. For LVMH Watch Week 2026, the collection expands with the DEFY Revival A3643, a faithful reissue of the 1969 original distinguished by a refined silver‑toned dial.
1969 marked a pivotal year for ZENITH with the launch of both the El Primero calibre and the DEFY line, known for its bold geometry and rugged construction. Nicknamed the “bank vault,” the original DEFY set a new design language defined by sharp lines and architectural strength.
The DEFY Revival A3643 recreates these defining traits in a 37mm steel case, with a meticulously scanned dial featuring applied two‑tier hour markers, luminescent details, and a seconds hand accented in orange. A sapphire case back reveals the Elite 670 automatic movement, offering a 50‑hour power reserve and date display. The watch is completed with the iconic Gay Frères ladder bracelet first introduced in 1969
