Display

When i bought the clock it was housed in a custom made display, but it really doesn't match the look of the clock. I wish I had the originally square casing for an actual dashboard.

I may create a wooded box display or get a metal case fabricated.

Thanks and I am glad you like it.

MONTRE D'AERONEF ZENITH TYPE 20

By: JWM : April 26th, 2014-04:07

I was fortunate enough to find one of these pieces the other day. Since all of you were showing off your new Pilot Type 20s. I figured I would show mine. Montre d'aeronef Zenith Type 20. Used in the late 1938 and into the 40s in many planes "including the...

That is excellent. Thanks for these pictures and informations, JWM. [nt]

By: amanico : April 26th, 2014-04:28

What an excellent find

By: Spellbound : April 26th, 2014-06:44

Well done on this one. I would dearly love to add one of these to my collection. Would be interesting to test for radiation given it has its original lume, Dean

Thanks to your images, I have even more respect now . . .

By: Dr No : April 27th, 2014-12:48

. . . for Zenith's modern interpretation, which was high to begin with. For those that can wear one, the Type 20 just might be the ultimate mechanical wristwatch. Cordially, Art

Congratulations - on a great find!

By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 29th, 2014-12:12

This was exactly the piece the stepfather of my former girlfriend had. I remember the exterior and the 'Zenith' inscription, but I cannot recollect the 'MONTRE D'AERONEF ZENITH TYPE 20' - but its almost 15 years back… I am curious as to the ticking sound ...

That is super cool!

By: pingtsai : May 3rd, 2014-00:12

How is it displayed? Does it simply lay flat? or do you hang it? Love the vintage look and unique mechanism.

Display

By: JWM : May 4th, 2014-02:37

When i bought the clock it was housed in a custom made display, but it really doesn't match the look of the clock. I wish I had the originally square casing for an actual dashboard. I may create a wooded box display or get a metal case fabricated. Thanks ...