The Zenith Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli Watch: Unabashed Boldness Meets Regal Opulence

Sports watches, oft charactarised for their robust build and inherent commanding presence, have found a new realm in Zenith’s Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli. With designs usually adhering to conservative silhouettes, the arrival of the audacious Defy Extreme collection from Zenith marks a refreshing departure. The latest edition to this collection, debuted at Dubai Watch Week 2025, pushes these boundaries further with a luxurious two-tone gold and mirror-polished steel aesthetic adorned with gold-flecked lapis lazuli subdials.

Displaying a keen interest in challenging watchmaking norms, Zenith’s masterpiece combines opulence with an unapologetically high-drama design. Zenith’s bold sartorial choice finds the royal blue of the lapis lazuli—a stone favored by the ancient pharaohs—paired in captivating contrast with shiny yellow gold and reflective polished steel. The Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli, with its 45mm width and 15.4mm thickness, makes an indomitable statement on the wrist.

The exceptional quality of lapis lazuli used lends depth to the design, with its rich mottling and gold inclusions resonating with the watch’s gold and polished steel elements. The combination of the classic blue-and-gold color scheme with the watch’s stylized, futuristic design results in a truly unique visual spectacle.