Zenith Reveals The Defy Extreme E 'Energy X Prix' Prior To The Uruguayan Season 2 Finale

The DEFY Extreme E "Energy X Prix" watch was introduced by Founding Partner and Official Timekeeper ZENITH in the lead-up to the season-ending race in Uruguay. This is the third watch to commemorate an Extreme E race after the September release of the "Evolution" watch.

There will only be 20 of these amazing watches made.

When it comes to 1/100th of a second chronographs, the DEFY Extreme E "Energy X Prix" is unrivalled in both weight and durability. Made from lightweight and strong carbon fibre. Testing took place on the electric rally's off-road courses. Titanium makes up the watch case, while purple accents recall lightning in a stormy sky, and the bezel has twelve facets. The container and strap are both made from materials that were previously used in the competition.

The watch is powered by a high-frequency automated chronograph movement, the quickest of its kind. The two escapements, partly visible through the dial and the glass case back, beat at 5Hz (36,000 VpH) for the timekeeping section and 50Hz (360,000 VpH) for the chronograph function, allowing for time readings to within 1/100 of a second. The sapphire display back, which has the Energy X Prix emblem, also provides a view of the movement.

The DEFY Extreme E "Energy X Prix" uses recycled Continental CrossContact tyres in its rubber strap. A purple rubber inlay mimics the look of cordura and surrounds a central black rubber piece on the Velcro strap.

The watch's case back has a novel and user-friendly quick-strap-change mechanism, and the two extra straps—one made of black rubber and the other of black Velcro—can be switched out without any additional tools.

Inspired by the harsh conditions of the rally, the new E "Energy X Prix" watch is housed in a waterproof and crushproof watch case that also features a variety of recyclable materials sourced from the event's initial season's race sidelines. Coating on the case lid is made from recycled E-grip tyres, while coating on the plate is made from recycled Extreme E racing tarpaulin.

Over ninety-eight percent of Uruguay's electricity comes from renewables, mostly wind and hydropower. The shift to electric automobiles and decarbonizing transportation is a focus for Extreme E, and it is also a goal for the Uruguayan government as it moves toward renewable energy.

Like Uruguay, Extreme E is actively experimenting with cutting-edge renewable energy technologies in an effort to cut down on its dependency on fossil fuels.