Zenith Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 Flyback

Ornatus-Mundi · 2018-01-14T23:45:14Z

Geneva Watch Week 2018: Zenith Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 with flyback, bronze & aged steel cases, display back. Community debates new materials.

Ornatus-Mundi's 2018 post from Geneva Watch Week unveils new iterations of the Zenith Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2, building on the success of the PuristSPro 15th Anniversary piece. The article highlights key advancements, including the El Primero Caliber 405B with flyback function, new case materials like bronze and aged steel, and a display back. This evolution of a beloved model sparked community debate on modern watch trends and heritage preservation.

No wonder this model, based on the same as the 15th Anniversary piece of PuristSPro, is further developed: new movement (El Primero Cal. 405B) with Flyback function, new case materials (bronze and aged steel), a slate grey grained dail, and a display back:

1.) Bronze case (brown oily leather strap):

2.) Aged steel case (olive oily leather strap):

Colours are not representative (somehow someone at Zenith rushed image processing, these are the most inconsistent set I have ever seen...)...
Magnus

Key Points from the Discussion

The introduction of pre-aged or fast-aging watch cases, like bronze and aged steel, is seen by some as a short-sighted fashion trend that contrasts with Zenith's heritage.
While acknowledging the current trend, some contributors appreciate the use of base metals like bronze, noting their historical presence in watch cases and predicting their longevity.
Concerns were raised about the long-term value and aging properties of bronze and aged steel cases, with some collectors disliking the potential for a 'green wrist' from patina.
The case size of the new models, expected to be consistent with Zenith's standard 43mm, was a point of interest, with some hoping for shorter lugs or smaller options.
The new models feature the El Primero Caliber 405B with a flyback function, a significant movement upgrade.

The Discussion

xxn

Jan 15, 2018

Any dimensions disclosed?

Ornatus-Mundi

Jan 15, 2018

Yes, same case: 43mm [nt]

Watches&Men

Jan 15, 2018

Looks like we have another winner from Zenith!

Only remaining question is the size of the new model. The previous model of 43mm was too big for me and the lugs of the new release look promisingly shorter.

Ornatus-Mundi

Jan 15, 2018

Still 43mm. Same case. [nt]

KMII

Jan 15, 2018

Definitely like the combination of aged steel and flyback!

Thanks for the update, Magnus! Looking forward to seeing these live!

COUNT DE MONET

Jan 15, 2018

Very nice additions to the family and the flyback function is top and very fitting to this watch. All thumbs up here! [nt]

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