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zlin08033 · 16 July 2015, 05:35 AM

Thank you fro your opinions.

RUpanerai · 16 July 2015, 05:48 AM

Zlin, don't do it!!!!!

zlin08033 · 16 July 2015, 05:56 AM

Hi, My friend: almost bought it yesterday :-)
You don't like it?

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Originally Posted by RUpanerai

Zlin, don't do it!!!!!

Psmith · 16 July 2015, 06:02 AM

I like this Zenith line of pilot watches, my favourite being the GMT version.
For some reason I'm not so keen on this centre-seconds 'Extra Special' model. I believe it uses a Sellita-based movement (badged as a 'Zenith 3000'), which caused a bit of a stir among Zenith fans.

HL65 · 16 July 2015, 06:08 AM

I actually love it! My favorite Pilot watch though is and will always be IWC 5002 Transitional. Can't wait to get mine back from service!!

mfer · 16 July 2015, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

I like this Zenith line of pilot watches, my favourite being the GMT version.
For some reason I'm not so keen on this centre-seconds 'Extra Special' model. I believe it uses a Sellita-based movement (badged as a 'Zenith 3000'), which caused a bit of a stir among Zenith fans.

They are replace the Sellita. I spoke with an AD at Vegas about it.

Inside the Zenith Pilot type 20 Extra Special Bronze is an in-house made Zenith Elite caliber 679 automatic movement which the collection had served in the first place. Available later in 2015, the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze will be priced at $7,600.

What I find funny about this is that they charge more for Bronze over Steel.

mfer · 16 July 2015, 06:41 AM

I like it btw.

Psmith · 16 July 2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

They are replace the Sellita. I spoke with an AD at Vegas about it.

Inside the Zenith Pilot type 20 Extra Special Bronze is an in-house made Zenith Elite caliber 679 automatic movement which the collection had served in the first place. Available later in 2015, the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze will be priced at $7,600.

What I find funny about this is that they charge more for Bronze over Steel.

That's interesting, thanks Mik.
Some/many Zenith fans were upset at them using the Sellita movement, so this will be welcome news I expect.

I think that ABlogToWatch had meant to write "...that the collection had deserved in the first place", and not "...had served in the first place"!

Cru Jones · 16 July 2015, 07:54 AM

I understand the appeal of a bronze diver (patina from the sea), but not a pilot's watch.... Don't see much patina forming while in the cockpit. ;-)

zlin08033 · 16 July 2015, 07:56 AM

Thanks everyone.
It has been out for about two weeks. I tried yesterday on the AD. Not like panerai, you can actually get decent discount on it.

Psmith · 16 July 2015, 08:10 AM

If you like it and can get a decent discount then go for it... could be fun to play around with different straps & buckles too

zlin08033 · 16 July 2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

If you like it and can get a decent discount then go for it... could be fun to play around with different straps & buckles too

I actually don't like The way to change the strap on this watch - it is spring bar, and they cut out a little piece on the strap to make room for removal tool. I do have a lot of 24mm straps, but I don't see myself to cut small piece out on the strap which I want to put on this watch.

Psmith · 16 July 2015, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zlin08033

I actually don't like The way to change the strap on this watch - it is spring bar, and they cut out a little piece on the strap to make room for removal tool. I do have a lot of 24mm straps, but I don't see myself to cut small piece out on the strap which I want to put on this watch.

Fair enough, although still a nice piece

Vaxe · 16 July 2015, 10:07 AM

Not a fan, I suggest going with the IWC pig pilot

nick c · 16 July 2015, 01:24 PM

Looks good I like it

Rookie52 · 16 July 2015, 01:41 PM

I love it and it looks great on you!

bdex75 · 16 July 2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I understand the appeal of a bronze diver (patina from the sea), but not a pilot's watch.... Don't see much patina forming while in the cockpit. ;-)

They patina just from being exposed. Mine are both about 2 months old and are starting to patina nicely. (The SS is a friend of mine's watch) They started out almost a blinding shade of bronze. Though not Zenith. The diver more so than the pilot as it sees the pool and the shower and about everything else.

OP, I love the Zenith. I would have trouble not picking it up.

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DCgator · 16 July 2015, 03:10 PM

I like it! What size is the case btw?

Psmith · 16 July 2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

I like it! What size is the case btw?

45 mm

Urosfan · 16 July 2015, 09:43 PM

Not a fan either I rather go big pilot

B. Doggy · 17 July 2015, 12:29 PM

For a pilot, I would personally go IWC.

Mastergreenhand · 17 July 2015, 01:54 PM

I like it, but not a fan of bronze, or brass watches. 45mm is a good size though.

16 July 2015, 05:35 AM	#1
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,033	How my TRF paneristi friends feel about this one? Thank you fro your opinions.

16 July 2015, 06:02 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I like this Zenith line of pilot watches, my favourite being the GMT version. For some reason I'm not so keen on this centre-seconds 'Extra Special' model. I believe it uses a Sellita-based movement (badged as a 'Zenith 3000'), which caused a bit of a stir among Zenith fans. __________________

16 July 2015, 06:08 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,436	I actually love it! My favorite Pilot watch though is and will always be IWC 5002 Transitional. Can't wait to get mine back from service!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 July 2015, 06:41 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I like it btw. __________________ member#3242

16 July 2015, 07:56 AM	#10
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,033	It's available already Thanks everyone. It has been out for about two weeks. I tried yesterday on the AD. Not like panerai, you can actually get decent discount on it.

16 July 2015, 05:48 AM	#2
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	Zlin, don't do it!!!!!

16 July 2015, 07:54 AM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,525	I understand the appeal of a bronze diver (patina from the sea), but not a pilot's watch.... Don't see much patina forming while in the cockpit. ;-)

16 July 2015, 08:10 AM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	If you like it and can get a decent discount then go for it... could be fun to play around with different straps & buckles too __________________

16 July 2015, 10:07 AM	#14
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Not a fan, I suggest going with the IWC pig pilot

16 July 2015, 01:24 PM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Looks good I like it

16 July 2015, 01:41 PM	#16
Rookie52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 591	I love it and it looks great on you!

16 July 2015, 03:10 PM	#18
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I like it! What size is the case btw?

16 July 2015, 09:43 PM	#20
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,206	Not a fan either I rather go big pilot

17 July 2015, 12:29 PM	#21
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	For a pilot, I would personally go IWC. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

17 July 2015, 01:54 PM	#22
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks Posts: 1,170	I like it, but not a fan of bronze, or brass watches. 45mm is a good size though. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

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