Zenith has chosen its iconic Pilot line to introduce its first ever timepiece with a silver case. Renowned for its unique heritage and extensive range of appealing choices, the Pilot line offers the ideal platform for this new high-flyer issued in a 250-piece limited edition.

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Zenith is the watch brand that holds the trademark for the “Pilot” name, naturally giving it special legitimacy in the realm of aviation timepieces. Powered by high-precision mechanical “engines” in the shape of Zenith Manufacture movements, these are models distinguished by reliability, readability and robustness.

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The Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silverchannels the collection’s pioneering spirit as well as Zenith’s acclaimed history of onboard instruments developed during the early years of aeronautics. Water-resistant to 100 metres, the 45 mm-diameter silver case is duly inscribed on the back with the Zenith flying instruments logo in tribute to its origins.

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The instantly identifiable wide ratcheted Pilot crown ensuring quick and easy adjustment, while the clearly legible brushed silver riveted dial bears the line’s emblematic outsize hour-markers and likewise oversized faceted luminescent hours, minutes and seconds hands. The accuracy of these indications is ensured by an automatic Zenith Elite 679 calibre endowed with a generous 50-hour power reserve. Securing this rugged model securely to the wrist is a brown calfskin leather strap with a rivet and silver pin buckle, along with a distinctive tab recalling those featured on vintage pilot helmets.

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Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver

Technical specifications:

Reference: 05.2430.679.17.C902

Key Points:

·       Genuine Silver 925 case: Limited Edition of 250 units

·       Case-back engraved with Zenith flying instruments logo

·       Inspired by the legendary Zenith aviation watches

·       Arabic numerals entirely made of SuperLuminova

Movement:

·       Elite 679, Automatic

·       Calibre: 11 ½``` (Diameter: 25.60mm)

·       Movement thickness: 3.85mm

·       Components: 126

·       Jewels: 27

·       Frequency: 28,800 VpH (4Hz)

·       Power-reserve: min. 50 hours

·       Finishing: Oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif

Functions:

·       Hours and minutes in the centre

·       Central seconds hand

Case, Dial & Hands:

·       Diameter: 45mm

·       Diameter opening: 37.8mm

·       Thickness: 14.25mm

·       Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides

·       Case-back: Silver case-back engraved with the Zenith flying instruments logo

·       Material: Silver 925

·       Water-resistance: 10 ATM

·       Dial: Brushed riveted dial with shiny reflections

·       Hour-markers Arabic numerals in SuperLuminova SLN C1

·       Hands Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1

Strap & Buckle:

Brown calfskin leather strap with a rivet

Silver pin buckle

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The price for the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver is $7,700.

For more information visit Zenith Online.