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unknown · 25 January 2013, 03:40 AM

Last year the Type 20 montre d'aéronef was a HUGE succes.
A very special movement ( vintage 5011K) in a great looking case

Collectors bought them asap but only 250 were available.
So even before Basel they were all sold out

This year Zenith will make them in a more wearable size ... 48mm
Great size for a Pilot watch
The most simple is the GMT ... what a great watch

source : watch-insider.com

kilyung · 25 January 2013, 04:04 AM

The Special is nice but I wish they'd left the PR off. With only 48hrs, what's the point?

sierra11b · 25 January 2013, 04:53 AM

I think the PR works given it's manual.

MoosicPa · 25 January 2013, 09:28 AM

Interesting, and certainly more manageable watches, however I wonder what movements they are housing? El Primero's or Elites?

FeelingTheBlues · 25 January 2013, 09:55 AM

Very nice indeed, the third one from the left is definitely my favorite!

Thank you for sharing!

malarky_hk · 26 January 2013, 06:26 PM

Great looking watches. However, even at a reduced size of 48mm, I would say its a limited market.

unknown · 26 January 2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Great looking watches. However, even at a reduced size of 48mm, I would say its a limited market.

a bit limited, I agree

But on the other hand,

AP made theit best selling watches even bigger than they used to be. The new Offshore is also huge

Panerai seems to sell more 47 than 44 today

Breitling has a few very big ones in their Breitling series

So all together that market is pretty big ;-)

unknown · 28 January 2013, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

The Special is nice but I wish they'd left the PR off. With only 48hrs, what's the point?

does it make a difference if the watch has 48 or 120 hrs power reserve ?

The original 5011K movement always had this PR indicator so they put it on the watch ;-)

I agree it is not a must because the smaller GMT does look great without the Pr indicator

nishant · 28 January 2013, 05:10 AM

Q : do these watches have the El-P movement or some other ? faraday cage ?

unknown · 28 January 2013, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishant

Q : do these watches have the El-P movement or some other ? faraday cage ?

chrono annual calendar and chrono tourbillon definitely an EP
The GMT ... could be the modified EP like the one in the Espada, could also be an Elite

I asked to question to somebody who works for Zenith, when I have an answer I will post it

ducatidoc · 28 January 2013, 06:05 AM

It's an Elite. Reference # is visiblevon the back of the case photo.

MoosicPa · 28 January 2013, 08:58 AM

I would be interested in adding the GMT version to my collection. I think it has the cleanest dial of the three 48mm ones.

unknown · 30 January 2013, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

It's an Elite. Reference # is visiblevon the back of the case photo.

that is correct. didn't notice it
Thanks

unknown · 30 January 2013, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

I would be interested in adding the GMT version to my collection. I think it has the cleanest dial of the three 48mm ones.

I will order the GMT, 100% sure

25 January 2013, 03:40 AM	#1
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 826	New releases from Zenith ... and these are great ! Last year the Type 20 montre d'aéronef was a HUGE succes. A very special movement ( vintage 5011K) in a great looking case Collectors bought them asap but only 250 were available. So even before Basel they were all sold out This year Zenith will make them in a more wearable size ... 48mm Great size for a Pilot watch The most simple is the GMT ... what a great watch source : watch-insider.com __________________ my wristwatch photo blog : http://bruno-wristwatches.blogspot.be/

25 January 2013, 09:55 AM	#5
FeelingTheBlues 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 16,352	Very nice indeed, the third one from the left is definitely my favorite! Thank you for sharing! __________________ Wait a minute, this sounds like Rock and/or Roll! - Reverend Timothy Lovejoy

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ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,749	It's an Elite. Reference # is visiblevon the back of the case photo. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

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25 January 2013, 04:04 AM	#2
kilyung 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: 6224 ft, US Watch: Berserker Posts: 13,576	The Special is nice but I wish they'd left the PR off. With only 48hrs, what's the point?

25 January 2013, 04:53 AM	#3
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 216570,116234,1675 Posts: 1,192	I think the PR works given it's manual.

25 January 2013, 09:28 AM	#4
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 434	Interesting, and certainly more manageable watches, however I wonder what movements they are housing? El Primero's or Elites?

26 January 2013, 06:26 PM	#6
malarky_hk 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Hong Kong Watch: chamacallit Posts: 1,547	Great looking watches. However, even at a reduced size of 48mm, I would say its a limited market.

28 January 2013, 05:10 AM	#9
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 425	Q : do these watches have the El-P movement or some other ? faraday cage ?

28 January 2013, 08:58 AM	#12
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 434	I would be interested in adding the GMT version to my collection. I think it has the cleanest dial of the three 48mm ones.

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