Zenith
Zenith Defy Extreme (microblasted titanium) 97.9100.9004/02.I001
The Zenith Defy Extreme (microblasted titanium) (reference 97.9100.9004/02.I001) is a 45 mm Microblasted titanium watch with a openworked dial. It runs on the automatic caliber El Primero 9004 with a 50-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 200 m.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 97.9100.9004/02.I001
- Collection
- Defy Extreme
- Case size
- 45 mm
- Case material
- Microblasted titanium
- Case shape
- Other
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Bracelet / strap
- Titanium, interchangeable strap system bracelet
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Openworked
- Bezel
- Fixed, 12-sided
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- El Primero 9004
- Power reserve
- 50 hours
- Frequency
- 36,000 vph
- Jewels
- 53
- Functions
- Chronograph (1/100th second), Power reserve indicator, Skeleton
Production
- Production
- Current
How it compares within the Defy Extreme family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.9100.9004/02.I001 (This watch) | 45 mm | Microblasted titanium | Openworked | El Primero 9004 | — |
| 03.9100.9004/49.I300 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10.9100.9004-2/24.I301 | — | Carbon | — | — | — |
| 87.9100.9004/03.I001 | 45 mm | Titanium and 18k rose gold | Openworked | El Primero 9004 | — |
| 95.9100.9004/01.I001 | 45 mm | Titanium | Openworked | El Primero 9004 | 2021– |
| 95.9100.9020/78.I001 | — | Titanium | — | — | — |
| 95.9200.9004/77.I001 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 95.9600.3620/01.I300 | 42.5 mm | Titanium | Silver | El Primero 3620 | 2024– |
| 95.9600.3620/21.I300 | 42.5 mm | Titanium | Black | El Primero 3620 | 2024– |
About the Defy Extreme family
The Defy Extreme was introduced in 2021 as a larger, more rugged Defy, with a 45 mm case, protected pushers and a system for changing straps without tools.
The catalog includes chronographs with the El Primero 9004, which measures to a hundredth of a second, three-hand models with the El Primero 3620 and later diver models, in titanium, microblasted titanium, carbon and rose gold. Dealers check that all supplied straps are present and identify the model from the reference.
Quick answers
- What size is the Zenith Defy Extreme (microblasted titanium) 97.9100.9004/02.I001?
- The Zenith Defy Extreme (microblasted titanium) 97.9100.9004/02.I001 has a 45 mm case.
- What movement does the Zenith Defy Extreme (microblasted titanium) 97.9100.9004/02.I001 use?
- It uses the automatic caliber El Primero 9004, with a 50-hour power reserve.
- How water resistant is the Zenith Defy Extreme (microblasted titanium) 97.9100.9004/02.I001?
- It is water resistant to 200 metres.
- Is the Zenith Defy Extreme (microblasted titanium) 97.9100.9004/02.I001 still in production?
- Yes, it is a current reference.
- What is the Zenith Defy Extreme (microblasted titanium) 97.9100.9004/02.I001 made of?
- The case is Microblasted titanium. Bracelet or strap: Titanium, interchangeable strap system bracelet.
Catalog facts checked September 2026.