INTRODUCING: The Zenith Pilot Boutique Edition
As one of the pioneers of the aviation watch, ZENITH reaches for the sky with its newest members of the Pilot collection. Meet the 2 Pilot watches launching simultaneously as a Boutique Exclusive - the Pilot Automatic Boutique Edition and the Pilot Big Date Flyback Boutique Edition.
THE BASICS:
BRAND: Zenith
Model: Pilot Automatic Boutique and Pilot Big Date Flyback Boutique
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 40mm and 42.5mm respectively
Water Resistance: 10 ATM
Movement: El Primero Automatic movements
Movement Specs: the Pilot Automatic uses the El Primero 3620 SC, which is High Frequency (5 Hz) and has a 60-hour power reserve. The Pilot Big Date Flyback uses the El Primero 3652, which is a is also High Frequency (5 Hz) and includes a column-wheel chronograph.
Strap Options: Each watch includes 2 straps - a blue “Corduba” effect rubber and a brown leather
THE JUICE:
These entries into the Pilot collection embrace numerous aviation features and do so in a unique, eye-catching blue color. The watches are a dark blue, just a bit lighter than a navy shade, to pay homage to the night sky so many pilots have flown into over the years. Contrasted against the blue are the stainless steel case and bezel. In addition to the blue color representing the night sky, the Pilot Automatic and Big Date Flyback Boutiques have subtle horizontal lines on the dial and at the 6 o'clock mark - representative of the horizon Pilots observe when flying.
Legibility is strong on these Pilot watches due to their bold numbers and simple minute markers. The date window features white numbers set against a blue background - an innovative way to match the colors of the dial. The Big Date takes this effect a step further with its large digits in the same color scheme, but with an ultra-fast 0.007-second jump speed. Both timepieces are powered by Zenith's El Primero automatic movements and both include a 60-hour power reserve. The Chronograph on the Big Date is done in a flyback style akin to those used by military pilots.
Zenith is known for their aviation watches and the PIlot Automatic and Big Date Flyback Boutique do not disappoint. Each has a sleek look and solid durability, and they fit right in with the other members of Zenith's Pilot collection.
how much are the Pilot Automatic Boutique and Pilot Big Date Flyback Boutique Watches?
Price for the Pilot Automatic will come in at $7,500 USD and the Pilot Big Date Flyback will come in at $11,500 USD.