Zenith Type 20 Rose Gold Owner's Review

andrewluff · 2013-01-29T09:09:59Z

Andrewluff reviews his custom rose gold Zenith Type 20, detailing its weight, comfort, and unique ticking. Discover community reactions to this distinctive pilot's watch.

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Andrewluff's 2013 post chronicles his acquisition of a unique rose gold Zenith Type 20, offering a personal account of waiting for a bespoke timepiece and his initial impressions. His detailed review covers the watch's substantial presence, comfort on the wrist, and even its distinctive ticking sound. This article revisits his experience and the community's reactions to this remarkable Zenith pilot's watch.

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Hi All!

I am away from my normal forums but we all have to try something new and last week was a big week with the collection of my new Zenith in Geneva!

I have been waiting since Basel for this baby to be finished and I cannot express how pleased I am with it and the job that the guys at Zenith have done. I was a little concerned at the start of the process of using the rose gold case rather than the titanium (I only saw this one at Basel as the other was busy at a showing) but now that it has been delivered I have to say it is a wonderful combo with the orange.

A lot has already been written on the size and weight... yes it is a beast on the wrist but after a few days of wearing it, I can only add that it is super comfortable. I thought the crown was going to dig into the back of my hand but have found that this is not the case (it is sometimes on smaller watches) and it sits comfortably on my not so huge wrist.

Drawbacks... only one as I see it... the ticking! Last week in my hotel it started by my bed... then moved into the draw by my bed... finally it ended up under a pillow in the wardrobe! It is a minor thing and my watches do not tend to live in my bedroom so will not be a problem in the future, but this boy certainly gives out some noise!

Anyway, pictures are better than words so here are some I snapped this afternoon....

Cheers
Andrew

Key Points from the Discussion

The rose gold Type 20 is a heavy watch, and ordering a modified version involved phone calls and artwork approvals, with limited production numbers for both titanium and rose gold versions.
Despite its size, the watch is surprisingly comfortable to wear, with the crown not digging into the hand, even on smaller wrists.
The loud ticking of the movement is a notable characteristic, which some owners find endearing and others find disruptive, especially at night.
The Zenith Type 20, particularly in rose gold, attracts significant attention and admiration from watch enthusiasts and even watchmakers, who show great interest in its movement and finish.
The rose gold case with orange accents creates a 'wonderful combo,' and the watch is considered a 'beast on the wrist' that becomes super comfortable after a few days of wear.
The watch is described as 'stupendous' and a 'one-of-a-kind' piece, with its unique character making it a cherished part of a growing collection of unique timepieces.

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nilomis

Jan 29, 2013

Nothing. I'm speechless!!! Please, add more details and a wrist shot. This is the first time I see a 1/1 piece. Congratulations, Nilo

Bruno.M1

Jan 29, 2013

must be a heavy watch in gold How did you order it ? Was it easy to order one with a few modifications ? AND, they made 75 in Gold, Does this mean only 74 regular pieces or do they make a few extra above the 250 in titanium and 75 in RG ? In that case it would be interesting to know how many 5011K movements they still have

andrewluff

Jan 29, 2013

The uniques part of the collection are growing in numbers... :-) Cheers Andrww

andrewluff

Jan 29, 2013

It is quite heavy... They didn't hold back on the gold! Actually it was quite easy to do, a few phonecalls and artwork approvals... I asked the same question, apparently they are not producing any more outside the LE numbers they originally gave out, so it would come out of either the TI or RG quota. Of course no way to confirm this... Cheers Andrew

andrewluff

Jan 29, 2013

Wristshot and more info to follow... Cheers Andrew

Dr No

Jan 29, 2013

. . . your one-of-a-kind. Stupendous is as close as I can get. Thanks, Andrew, not only for sharing, but also for the stellar images. They'll be rotated at the Masthead position in the days ahead. Amazed, Art

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