The Octagonal Defy

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Nerves69

·Mar 20, 2024·I'll Take a Quiet Life

Yeah, i have been looking hard at that one. Reluctance due to the ring pitting where the old gasket was. Otherwise nice example. I even sourced the replacement crystal and crown ( the service one is close to time appropriate by like 1-2 years but should be the Zenith star).

 

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Nerves69

·Mar 23, 2024·I'll Take a Quiet Life

If anybody knows the true size of an original screw down crown for the Defy A3462, it would be much appreciated.
Would this work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1453253550...VsZsTLcQi-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

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ken_hodson

·Mar 26, 2024

Nerves69

If anybody knows the true size of an original screw down crown for the Defy A3462, it would be much appreciated.
Would this work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1453253550...VsZsTLcQi-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

The diameter on mine, which I believe original, is exactly 6mm. The eBay link mentions 6.25mm so I'm not sure it is correct.

 

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Nerves69

·Mar 26, 2024·I'll Take a Quiet Life

ken_hodson

The diameter on mine, which I believe original, is exactly 6mm. The eBay link mentions 6.25mm so I'm not sure it is correct.

That is what I was informed by other members as well. If anyone knows where a 6 mm zenith star screw down crown can be sourced, i would appreciate a heads up. Thanks for the help.

 

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Farfo

·Apr 16, 2024

Is this ref. 3642? With original Gay Freres 1 / 71 Ladder Bracelet

 

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Nerves69

·Apr 16, 2024·I'll Take a Quiet Life

Farfo

Is this ref. 3642? With original Gay Freres 1 / 71 Ladder Bracelet

Sure looks like it. Nice watch!! Does someone want to part with it??

 

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Farfo

·Apr 16, 2024

Nerves69

Sure looks like it. Nice watch!! Does someone want to part with it??

Yes, it will be for sale. Has dings and wear but not polished. Crystal looks newer. Runs well.

 

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Nerves69

·Apr 19, 2024·I'll Take a Quiet Life

Does anyone know if vintage Defy crystals came signed? I was told they were not but I am not familiar with zenith crystals in general.
The thickness of the glass, measured at the edge and the size is in 1/10 of a millimeter - so 300 = 30.0 mm I believe.

 

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Norfolk

·Apr 22, 2024

Hi
Great thread. So helpful.
I too am looking for a mineral crystal for a Defy - any leads gratefully appreciated. Mine looks like it was worn by a car mechanic….

 

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Starstella

·Jun 24, 2024

I'm on the fence about sending this one out to Zenith for their restoration service. IW put a generic push pull crown in it and while it does work perfectly, I think I'm obsessed enough with this one to pay for the correct tube, crown and stem.

 

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Dsloan

·Jan 18, 2025

I got to try the new re-edition. It was super tempting.

 

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TrboDieselPwrd

·Jan 18, 2025

Dsloan

I got to try the new re-edition. It was super tempting.

Oh that looks nice! I’d love to see their diver in person some day.

 

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Dsloan

·Jan 19, 2025

TrboDieselPwrd

Oh that looks nice! I’d love to see their diver in person some day.

It was my first time getting to check out Zenith in person and I really liked everything - had to add several things to my fantasy wishlist just to be prepared in case I accidentally stumbled into a pile of money.

 

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Bigdaddy814

·Apr 12, 2025

What an amazing chain!!!! Love reading all the knowledge and seeing the pictures. I was eagerly scrolling through trying to learn more about mine but I apparently either have a rare one or someone changed the dial (although I don't think so). Take a look as we may have to add another reference to the original grouping. It has serial number 806d864 on the case back and a zenith crown. The bracelet is Omega though. The hands seem too white to me but maybe that's how they made this version?

 

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Bigdaddy814

·Apr 12, 2025

Has anyone else seen an all black example like this?

 

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Nerves69

·Apr 12, 2025·I'll Take a Quiet Life

Well, the Defy text is wrong. Minute track is wrong. And it looks like the dial is repainted. Sorry.

 

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Bigdaddy814

·Apr 12, 2025

Nerves69

Well, the Defy text is wrong. Minute track is wrong. And it looks like the dial is repainted. Sorry.

Yeah I noticed the Defy text was too upright also but I thought maybe early versions had it that way. If you look at the white Defy from the OP it was more upright like mine. And that one has the same style markers too. Under a loupe it all looks fine. I hear you though and you might be right. It is wonky for sure. The hands seem to for sure have been repainted. Thanks for the response!