Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver Limited Edition
Zenith has chosen its iconic Pilot Type 20 line to introduce the brand’s 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.
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.
The Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver channels 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.
The instantly identifiable wide ratcheted Pilot crown ensuring quick and easy adjustment, while theclearly 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.
Technical details
Model: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Silver
Reference: 05.2430.679.17.C902
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
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
Brown calfskin leather strap with a rivet
Silver pin buckle
