Zenith - Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph Bronze Blue Dial

Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph Bronze Blue Dial. At Baselworld 2018 Zenith also presented an attractive Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph model combining an imposing 45 mm bronze case with a matt blue dial. The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph with bronze case and blue dial (ref. 29.2430.4069/57.C808) is completed by a blue oily nubuck leather strap secured by a titanium pin buckle. Price: Euro 7,500 / US$ 7,100.

Together with the Pilot Type 20 Ton Up Black that we covered earlier today, at Baselworld 2018 Zenith also presented an attractive Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph model combining an imposing 45 mm bronze case with a matt blue dial.

Bronze is a particularly resistant non-magnetic copper and tin alloy which over the time oxidises so acquiring a natural patina, a feature appreciated by many watch enthusiasts and collectors because it enhances the vintage appeal of the timepiece.

Protected by a domed sapphire crystal, the matt black dial features oversized Arabic numerals and faceted luminescent hands richly coated with white (green-emission) Super-LumiNova SLN C1.

On the back case, the inscriptions “Montre d’Aéronef” and “Pilot” are a reminder that the Manufacture was one of the first producers of altimeters and cockpit watches in the early years of aviation.

The masculine bronze case safely houses the high-frequency El Primero Calibre 4069, a column-wheel chronograph movement  descendant of the legendary El Primero presented in 1969. Beating at a rate of 5Hz enabling a tenth-of-a-second display, it drives the central hours and minutes, small seconds and chronograph functions, with a power reserve of 50 hours.

The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph with bronze case and blue dial (ref. 29.2430.4069/57.C808) is completed by a blue oily nubuck leather strap secured by a titanium pin buckle. Price: Euro 7,500 / US$ 7,100. zenith-watches.com