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Should I Purchase the Zenith Pilot Montre d'Aeronef Type 20 Tourbillon?
My current watch collection currently includes one AP Royal Oak Offshore, one Rolex Yachtmaster Full Gold, one Hublot Big Band, one Panerai 322, and a couple of Tag Huer.
At $50,000 US approximately, this watch would be my most expensive piece. I was wondering if this spcific model represents a good selection for the Zenith Connaissor and how this watch stacks up if compared to the reputation and value of a Lange 1 Time Zone or a Patek Nautilus? I know, very different watches but all 3 considered by me at this time.
Looking forward to your feedback.
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Should I Purchase the Zenith Pilot Montre d'Aeronef Type 20 Tourbillon?
My current watch collection currently includes one AP Royal Oak Offshore, one Rolex Yachtmaster Full Gold, one Hublot Big Band, one Panerai 322, and a couple of Tag Huer. At $50,000 US approximately, this watch would be my most expensive piece. I was wond...
Hello
With your budget, I would be more interested in a Lange Zeitwerk for example. But, of course, it always depends on your taste and goals ;-)
Lange Zeitwerk
I really like the Zeitwerk too but when I go for it, it will be the minute repeater version and this one is around $96,000. It will have to wait a bit ...
I can understand
I have the "simplest" model in rose gold and I really love it. And it is equivalent in price to your goal. For me, this Zenith is not relevant and nice for that price... but it is just my opinion ;-)
I am interested , would you care to expand.
I am curious about your comment that the Zenith is not relevant and nice for that price, would you care to expand? Thanks.
Hi
Well, in my opinion (of course it is just mine), the design is just awful. The size of the crown, the shape of the hands, the harmony of the dial... I do not know the size of the case but if it is more than 42mm forget it because this trend (huge case) is...
Another possibility
If you really like Zenith, have a look to the Zenith Academy Georges Favre-Jacot (a limited edition with a fusee chaine). More gorgeous I think ;-)
Have you tried one on?
I personally think it is a great watch and good value for money (for a tourbillon), but I am a fan of their pilot range. My advice is to buy what you like, you already have a great selection of other watches/brands, this is a solid tourbillon and good loo...
If you are interested in holding value for eventual resale
it's got to be the two alternatives. But if you want to wear it, own it, enjoy it - why not go for something a little off piste?! I would also recommend something from the JLC Duometre line, an Arnold & Son DSTB, MB&F LM101, Breguet 7079. Really depends o...
Breguet
All very good recommendations and how I wish they were a bit bigger. I am 6'4" and I am finding that anything below 43 mm looks small on my wrist. The matter gets worse with my 6'10" son with whom I share my watches... For Arnold and Son, I have to admit ...
ok, so it's about the BIG!
Well you have found a great option. For large tourbillons at this price point also take a look the IWC Portuguese range, the Bell & Ross Tourbillon, the Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon and the Freak of course. UN arguably offer the greater finishing ove...
IWC Portugese Perpetual Calendar
I should also have mentioned that the IWC Portugese Perpetual Calendar is also a strong contender. The finish of the Zenith is excellent but I am concerned that it may be a bit too much money to sink on this brand. Roger Dubuis is also in my future, I had...
I'm in love with this model!
And I believe it's too much value for money. It's a sexy watch on top of this Good luck on your decision Laurent
This watch has two issues, for me.
1/ As Zenith loves open dials and this bloody damn aperture at 11 o clock, this tourbillon reminds that. 2/ A Tourbillon in a pilot / military watch??? Sorry but I don't see the coherence. NOW... There is a big NOW... If it is what you like, then don't li...
if you are concerned about value...
Nautilus will be the winner among these options. Second choice Lange 1 but the time zone is also not keeping the price that well I think. Wouldn't recommend roger dubuis if price preservation is an issue BUT remember in all watches you need to buy what yo...
Why not?
I have seen the lower models in this form (annual calendar with chrono) and it looks great. In pictures it might seem a little off balance in the dial but in the flesh it works really well for such a big case, and the centralizing of the chrono sub dials ...