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First Day Out - Zenith Type 20 Montre d'Aeronef Chronometer.
Acquired recently.
Took him out for the weekend - First day out.
A few pics to enjoy
Took him out for the weekend - First day out.
A few pics to enjoy
Zegg and Cerlati
The entire series of the Type 20 Chronometers were produced as Limited Editions using the fabled 5011K hand cranked pocket watch movement and measuring a behemoth 57.5 mm!
250 units in Titanium
75 units in Gold
11 units in Stainless Steel (Zegg And Cerlati edition. A Monaco based retailer)
5 Units in DLC. Again a ZC Edition.
Mine is 11/11 of the 11 set LE Steel version.
250 units in Titanium
75 units in Gold
11 units in Stainless Steel (Zegg And Cerlati edition. A Monaco based retailer)
5 Units in DLC. Again a ZC Edition.
Mine is 11/11 of the 11 set LE Steel version.
Very Lucky 11/11 - Congratulations. Great choice.
Looks like the watch will be a great companion.
Tell us a little more about how you came to choose the Zenith.
Big Welcome to the forum looking forward to hearing more.
Bill
Thanks Bill
Thanks for the welcome. Yup, I did think 11/11 was a lucky find.
Why Zenith? Simple reason is I didn't have a Zenith in my collection yet and I was looking for a unique piece from Zenith to buy.
But importantly I feel Zenith is under appreciated despite have a solid pedigree and manufacturing history since 1865 - one of the true "Manufactures" like JLC, but who got sidelined by the heavy marketing genius of Breitling, Panerai, IWC, Rolex, etc.
So when I read about this piece and chanced upon one on sale, I jumped at it. Of course, the size was a bit of a concern, but it doesn't wear too bad on my wrist.
The Collection before the Zenith came in -
Hamilton Khaki X Wind, JLC MC Extreme World Chronograph, Breitling Super Avenger, Rado (wife's), Eterna Kontiki Diver, Omega Railmaster XXL, IWC Portugieser Yacht Club in RG, Omega Seamaster Master Co-Axial (wife's), Marathon Le Grande Plongeur, Panerai Luminor Marina 422, Radiomir Black Seal 287, Casio G Schock GPW 1000.
Why Zenith? Simple reason is I didn't have a Zenith in my collection yet and I was looking for a unique piece from Zenith to buy.
But importantly I feel Zenith is under appreciated despite have a solid pedigree and manufacturing history since 1865 - one of the true "Manufactures" like JLC, but who got sidelined by the heavy marketing genius of Breitling, Panerai, IWC, Rolex, etc.
So when I read about this piece and chanced upon one on sale, I jumped at it. Of course, the size was a bit of a concern, but it doesn't wear too bad on my wrist.
The Collection before the Zenith came in -
Hamilton Khaki X Wind, JLC MC Extreme World Chronograph, Breitling Super Avenger, Rado (wife's), Eterna Kontiki Diver, Omega Railmaster XXL, IWC Portugieser Yacht Club in RG, Omega Seamaster Master Co-Axial (wife's), Marathon Le Grande Plongeur, Panerai Luminor Marina 422, Radiomir Black Seal 287, Casio G Schock GPW 1000.
Very impressive collection.
Small question. No Rolex in the set. Or did you have a Rolex at some point. I always wonder if Rolex always finds a place in every collection throughout a collectors life.
Bill
:-D
Well spotted. No Rolex yet. I agree, every collection eventually ought to have a Rolex.
I started my collection with the Hamilton. Then Breitling. Every time it was time to add another watch, somehow there was another model or brand that seemed more appealing than the Rolex at that time.
Plus there were (and still aren't) any Rolex models that "speak" to me yet. The designs seems very uninspired and the only one I am considering now is the Rolex Deep Sea.
Perhaps next addition?
I started my collection with the Hamilton. Then Breitling. Every time it was time to add another watch, somehow there was another model or brand that seemed more appealing than the Rolex at that time.
Plus there were (and still aren't) any Rolex models that "speak" to me yet. The designs seems very uninspired and the only one I am considering now is the Rolex Deep Sea.
Perhaps next addition?
There is always time to add a Rolex.
A little picture to share.
Not a deep sea but a Double Red Submariner. Could be a good choice if you go vintage.
Bill
Look what you did, Bill!!
Rolex was the only missing piece in my watch drawer and when you said "Always time to add a Rolex" - I ended up with this!
Got it 2 days back!
Got it 2 days back!
Heh! Heh!
Seems about right
"I know my pedigree and I don't have to keep proving it to you plebeians. Puff!!"
"I know my pedigree and I don't have to keep proving it to you plebeians. Puff!!"