The Zenith Defy Extreme Carl Cox is a bold limited-edition chronograph born from the collaboration between Zenith and legendary DJ Carl Cox. Blending retro-futuristic aesthetics with cutting-edge engineering, this 1/100th of a second chronograph features a striking two-tone steel and gold case, a dial inspired by vinyl turntables, and the ultra-high-frequency El Primero 9004 movement—delivering uncompromising precision and avant-garde design.
Technical Specifications
Movement
- Calibre: El Primero 9004 automatic
- Frequency: 36,000 vph (5 Hz) for timekeeping / 360,000 vph (50 Hz) for chronograph
- Power Reserve: Approx. 50 hours
- Winding: Automatic
- Special Feature: Independent 1/100th of a second chronograph with dual escapement
Functions
- Hours and minutes displayed centrally
- Small seconds at 9 o’clock
- Chronograph with 1/100th of a second central hand (1 rotation per second)
- 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
- 60-second counter at 6 o’clock
- Chronograph power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
Case & Dial
- Material: Microblasted stainless steel with yellow gold accents
- Diameter: 45 mm
- Thickness: Approx. 15.4 mm
- Water Resistance: 20 ATM (200 m)
- Dial: Openworked tinted sapphire dial with vinyl-record-style counters
- Design Feature: Stroboscopic minute track inspired by DJ turntables
- Bezel: Dodecagonal bezel with gold ring
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal (front and caseback)
Strap & Buckle
- Bracelet: Microblasted stainless steel integrated bracelet
- Additional Straps: Black rubber strap + black Velcro strap
- Clasp: Folding clasp
- System: Quick strap-change mechanism
Every Zenith timepiece comes with an international warranty that covers any potential manufacturing flaws for a two year period as of the date of purchase. This warranty can be extended for an additional three years by registering your timepiece on the zenith watches website.
