Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue and Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Rescue (Price, Pictures and Specifications)
On the subject of icons, Zenith’s line of Pilot watches – specifically the Type 20 collection – is an airborne legend in its own right. Based on the earliest Zenith dashboard instruments that accompanied pioneers like Louis Blériot during the dawn of aviation, the Pilot Type 20 revisits the archetypical Pilot’s Watch design, with a strong vintage accent.
Yet until now, the collection has been heavily influenced by the aesthetic of such historical instruments, using a combination of aged case materials and textured colored dials to emulate an early 20th century look. Today, Zenith has revisited its iconic Pilot’s Watch to offer the utility of a modern instrument with all the analog charm of the past.
The Pilot Type 20 Rescue and Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Rescue are offered in a stainless steel case with a slate-grey sunray dial, with the signature oversized Arabic numerals entirely made out of Super-LumiNova. From the tarmac to the cockpit, yellow is a recurring color in the world of aircrafts that grabs the attention for vital controls and information.
Securing this rugged model firmly to the wrist is an aged black calfskin leather strap recalling the classic shearling leather flight jacket, with rivets and a titanium pin buckle as well as a distinctive tab recalling those seen on vintage pilot helmets.
Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue
Technical specifications:
· Reference: 03.2434.679/20.I010
· Key points: New 45-MM Brushed steel case. 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
· Frequency: 28,800 VpH (4Hz)
· Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
· Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Central second hand
· Case-back: Stainless steel case-back engraved with the Zenith flying instruments logo
· Material: Stainless steel
· Water-resistance: 10 ATM
· Dial: Slate-grey-toned sunray-patterned
· Hour-markers: Arabic numerals in Super-LumiNova SLN C1
· Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with Super-LumiNova SLN C1
· Bracelet & Buckle: Black vintage calfskin leather strap with rivets. Titanium pin buckle.
The price for the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue is CHF 7,400.
Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue Chronograph
Technical specifications:
· Reference: 03.2434.4069/20.I010
· Key points: New 45-MM Brushed steel case, Automatic El Primero column-wheel chronograph, Case-back engraved with Zenith flying instruments logo, Inspired by the legendary Zenith aviation watches, Arabic numerals entirely made of Super-LumiNova
· Movement: Movement El Primero 4069, Automatic
· Frequency: 36,000 VpH (5Hz)
· Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
· Functions: Hours and minutes in the centre. Small seconds at 9 o'clock.: Chronograph: Central chronograph hand, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock
· Case-back: Stainless steel case-back engraved with the Zenith flying instruments logo
· Material: Stainless steel
· Water-resistance: 10 ATM
· Dial: Slate-grey-toned sunray-patterned
· Hour-markers: Arabic numerals in Super-LumiNova SLN C1
· Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
· Bracelet & Buckle: Black vintage calfskin leather strap with rivets. Titanium pin buckle.
The price for the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue Chronograph is CHF 7,900.
