Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special in bronze - little review

[PolonusTM]

it was delivered during my absence so it is just today when I can review it a bit. I do own first V6 replication of ZENITH Pilot Special Type 20 in stainless steel (on A2824) so I can compare.


Quick points:


- bronze case is already starting to oxidate with the crown to follow. So everything is in bronze including crown.
- sapphire is MUCH better on bronze version than on the stainless steel version. On bronze „there is no sapphire!” effect is easy to observe while on stainless steel version it was rather milky. The purple haze from AR is identical on both sapphires so I guess it is just quality of sapphire per se.
- strap is a bit darker on bronze version which is more like on gen photos.
- caseback engravings feel even more detailed on bronze version
- the bronze version has better (more efficient) lume on dial
- the buckle on bronze version has correct shape (it is less wide than the one from SS version). I was afraid they will simply use buckle from SS version so it would be wrong for this replication


Summary: it seems like V2 version of the watch, especially with upgraded sapphire and a bit better lume. Miyota inside - great


some photos:

in a daylight:

lume:

Bottom line: it is a better watch than SS version.

 

[ericb196]

Nice comparaison.... It confirms my thought on the SS version that it needs an new aftermarket AR !! The only unfunny thing in my opinion with this bronze version is the price, that is a bit high in my opinion (marketing price..)

 

[Norrie]

Thanks Polonus, So is it a keeper? I'm tempted. Especially when they remove the early adopter tax.

 

[PolonusTM]

Thanks Polonus, So is it a keeper? I'm tempted. Especially when they remove the early adopter tax.

keeper! And I have even more confidence in Miyota than in A2824 movement.

 

[ericb196]

Thanks Polonus, So is it a keeper? I'm tempted. Especially when they remove the early adopter tax.

I'll probably wait also the removal of the early adopter tax

 

[dfq23]

Just got QC pics of mine. Looks to have the new buckle but strap seems to be light like the SS one

 

[PolonusTM]

Just got QC pics of mine. Looks to have the new buckle but strap seems to be light like the SS one

I thought the same from my QC photos but in fact, when comparing both watches - the bronze version has darker strap.

 

[dfq23]

I thought the same from my QC photos but in fact, when comparing both watches - the bronze version has darker strap.

That's good to hear. Had a KW Pam382 delivered today so I will have twins soon then!!!

 

[dfq23]

The 4 and 8 look better on the bronze as well

 

[Locknload]

Thanks for the great review! The watch looks stunning. Now that you have confirmed some improvements this has definitely bumped the SS version from my list.

 

[PolonusTM]

The 4 and 8 look better on the bronze as well

I think they're identical in shape:

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[sweden]

Very nice review thank you.

I agree that the lume is the same. I think a relume is absolutely necessary because it's a big tell

 

[chimera87]

Already own a couple of diving watches... looks like I'm going flying fr nw...

Kudos fr the review [MENTION=28281]PolonusTM[/MENTION]... Much appreciated

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[Hyjynx]

Nice review. Just added to wish list! [emoji1][emoji106]


Come for the watches, stay for the drama! [emoji12]

 

[cavi]

Who is carying it?


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[PolonusTM]

Who is carying it?


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Puretime, intime.. I got my from Perfect Clones.

 

[Abba Zabba Zoo]

Great review, great watch. Thanks Polonus! [emoji108]

 

[Rotador]

Thank you for sharing your comments and pictures, Polonus. This watch is a very interesting piece.

You deserve some rep points.

 

[karone76]

Thanks Polonus for this review. Really appreciate it. Just wonder how is the bronze patina progress after 1 week .. ?!