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ducatidoc · 8 April 2012, 01:21 PM

57.5 mm of pure rose gold deliciousness. It's only going to take about 8 months to get made, but never too soon to start getting excited.

Toodles for now.

theloxmyth · 8 April 2012, 01:22 PM

You're such a tease!

ducatidoc · 8 April 2012, 01:45 PM

This may well be my last watch purchase. I am going to need the 8 months build time to swing the fundage.. Hint: it wasn't the one I had planned to pursue, mostly because I thought it would be too outrageous to even consider. Then that devil-in pinstripes buddy of mine made me an offer so good I couldn't say no.

I just hope I don't need to sell my first-born. Come to think of it, what's the going rate for a 14 y/o who needs new contacts ? I'll throw in the X-box absolutely free ! (just pay separate handling)

2th Dr · 13 April 2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

This may well be my last watch purchase. I am going to need the 8 months build time to swing the fundage.. Hint: it wasn't the one I had planned to pursue, mostly because I thought it would be too outrageous to even consider. Then that devil-in pinstripes buddy of mine made me an offer so good I couldn't say no.

I just hope I don't need to sell my first-born. Come to think of it, what's the going rate for a 14 y/o who needs new contacts ? I'll throw in the X-box absolutely free ! (just pay separate handling)

Does the 14 y/o come with boxes and papers?

HL65 · 8 April 2012, 08:54 PM

Look forward to seeing it Dave--congrats on whatever it is!

ducatidoc · 8 April 2012, 09:46 PM

Thanks Ken, you won't be able to miss it !

mjclark32 · 8 April 2012, 09:50 PM

Congrats, well, in advance! Looking forward to seeing it

TSW · 8 April 2012, 09:51 PM

Looking forward seeing it Dave

travisb · 8 April 2012, 11:48 PM

57.5mm? Wow! Lookin foward to see what it is...

Georgeair · 9 April 2012, 02:28 AM

Enjoy it knowing you'll be one of only 250!

I'd offer a swap for a 16 YO, but that would be movement in the wrong direction for me....

ducatidoc · 9 April 2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgeair

Enjoy it knowing you'll be one of only 250!

Nopey. One of 75.

capote · 9 April 2012, 05:25 AM

So this is an 8 month tease thread? That will put some of the usual suspects around here to shame

ColinB · 9 April 2012, 09:10 AM

Zenith?

ducatidoc · 9 April 2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ColinB

Zenith?

Possible.

Welshwatchman · 9 April 2012, 10:22 AM

You've got 8 months to bulk them arms out, Doc.

Welshwatchman · 9 April 2012, 10:26 AM

Correct tease, Doc?

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ducatidoc · 9 April 2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Correct tease, Doc?

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There is still a chance that it won't come through. My AD buddy reserved one, but he is concerned that he may not actually get the allocation. Such is the state of the US Zenith market.

The titanium version was totally sold out at SIHH. Dealers who merely went to Basel never had a chance.

HL65 · 9 April 2012, 10:31 AM

Just saw the RG--so that has to be it Paul.

Very nice Dave and no doubt impossible to miss that one!!

Welshwatchman · 9 April 2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Just saw the RG--so that has to be it Paul.

Very nice Dave and no doubt impossible to miss that one!!

I always said that he had far too much disposable income and I gave up waiting for those spare Zeniths he promised to send me a few years back.

HL65 · 9 April 2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I always said that he had far too much disposable income and I gave up waiting for those spare Zeniths he promised to send me a few years back.

Ps. I just pulled my pic out as I didn't want to reveal too much!! Your tease shot much better Paul!

Welshwatchman · 9 April 2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Ps. I just pulled my pic out as I didn't want to reveal too much!! Your tease shot much better Paul!

I'm still a little intrigued and confused by the one-in-75 edition though.

Perhaps something different.

ducatidoc · 9 April 2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I'm still a little intrigued and confused by the one-in-75 edition though.

Perhaps something different.

They have enough parts to make 250 total pieces, 175 are titanium, and 75 are RG. There is almost zero possibilty that they will ever produce this movement again, unless the demand is so overwhelming that it become financially feasible to redevelop the tooling.

Lol-x · 9 April 2012, 11:04 AM

57.5mm of gold.......that is huge and fairly weighty I expect.

dalip · 9 April 2012, 11:14 AM

Definitely need a wide angle lens for the wrist shot !!

DoxaDavid · 9 April 2012, 01:57 PM

No pics and an 8 month reveal??

Come on, help a brother out!

DoxaDavid · 9 April 2012, 02:09 PM

Forget it... I figured it out! Very cool even if it is the same size as a hockey puck!

"Baselworld 2012 is right around the corner and after a taking last week off, Team Perpetuelle is gearing up to get the early sneak peaks a-going for you. Let’s start it off with a smashing cool Pilot’s watch from Zenith, the Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aeronef Type 20, a limited edition (250) military tribute piece that I believe actually traces back to an aviation dashboard clock (not a Pilot’s watch!). Everything about this watch screams cool, from its thick hands and dial numbers to the huge rounded-onion style crown, and yes even the 57.5mm case size. Yes, that’s right, the grade 5 titanium case is a whopping 57.5mm in diameter — the reason being that it is built around the Zenith Caliber 5011, a manual-wind movement originally designed for pocket watches and deck chronometer clocks (circa 1960). While I think the overall trend is towards smaller watches, this size does not bother me in the least because it makes for a perfect military-style Pilot’s watch (historically, they had to be very big and very legible). Definitely a cool piece from Zenith, and the best part is that their more mainstream production pieces are just as good — so stay tuned in!

Zenith Montre d’Aeronef Type 20 Pilot’s Watch

Limited Edition 250 pieces

57.5mm titanium case, manual-wind Zenith Caliber 5011 (pocketwatch caliber, 50mm diameter, 48+ hrs power reserve, COSC cert.), brown leather strap with titanium pin buckle"

ducatidoc · 9 April 2012, 02:11 PM

Sorry Dave, but I can assure you this piece is not even built yet. The dealer says December at the earliest.

DoxaDavid · 9 April 2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Sorry Dave, but I can assure you this piece is not even built yet. The dealer says December at the earliest.

I copied that from a Basel report from 2012... Didn't write it. Oh the wait... But I understand your pain. I waited over a year for Panerai to make the 386 and in the end, they still haven't so I hope yours gets made.

tifosi · 10 April 2012, 03:07 AM

Rose gold Deepsea Challenge???? LOL

dddrees · 10 April 2012, 11:33 AM

Sounds like a great watch, good luck Dave.

I've got my fingers crossed for you.

8 April 2012, 01:21 PM	#1
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Incoming !! 57.5 mm of pure rose gold deliciousness. It's only going to take about 8 months to get made, but never too soon to start getting excited. Toodles for now. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

8 April 2012, 01:22 PM	#2
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	You're such a tease! __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

8 April 2012, 01:45 PM	#3
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	This may well be my last watch purchase. I am going to need the 8 months build time to swing the fundage.. Hint: it wasn't the one I had planned to pursue, mostly because I thought it would be too outrageous to even consider. Then that devil-in pinstripes buddy of mine made me an offer so good I couldn't say no. I just hope I don't need to sell my first-born. Come to think of it, what's the going rate for a 14 y/o who needs new contacts ? I'll throw in the X-box absolutely free ! (just pay separate handling) __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

8 April 2012, 08:54 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Look forward to seeing it Dave--congrats on whatever it is! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 April 2012, 09:46 PM	#6
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Thanks Ken, you won't be able to miss it ! __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

8 April 2012, 09:50 PM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats, well, in advance! Looking forward to seeing it __________________

8 April 2012, 09:51 PM	#8
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Looking forward seeing it Dave __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 April 2012, 11:48 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Congrats in advance! 57.5mm? Wow! Lookin foward to see what it is...

9 April 2012, 02:28 AM	#10
Georgeair "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 9	Enjoy it knowing you'll be one of only 250! I'd offer a swap for a 16 YO, but that would be movement in the wrong direction for me....

9 April 2012, 05:25 AM	#12
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	So this is an 8 month tease thread? That will put some of the usual suspects around here to shame

9 April 2012, 09:10 AM	#13
ColinB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Colin Location: UK Watch: Tudor Submariner Posts: 447	Zenith? __________________ "Why is the Rum always gone?"

9 April 2012, 10:22 AM	#15
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	You've got 8 months to bulk them arms out, Doc. __________________ ..33

9 April 2012, 10:26 AM	#16
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Correct tease, Doc? __________________ ..33

9 April 2012, 10:31 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Just saw the RG--so that has to be it Paul. Very nice Dave and no doubt impossible to miss that one!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 April 2012, 11:04 AM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	57.5mm of gold.......that is huge and fairly weighty I expect. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

9 April 2012, 11:14 AM	#24
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Definitely need a wide angle lens for the wrist shot !! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

9 April 2012, 01:57 PM	#25
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	No pics and an 8 month reveal?? Come on, help a brother out! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

9 April 2012, 02:09 PM	#26
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Forget it... I figured it out! Very cool even if it is the same size as a hockey puck! "Baselworld 2012 is right around the corner and after a taking last week off, Team Perpetuelle is gearing up to get the early sneak peaks a-going for you. Let’s start it off with a smashing cool Pilot’s watch from Zenith, the Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aeronef Type 20, a limited edition (250) military tribute piece that I believe actually traces back to an aviation dashboard clock (not a Pilot’s watch!). Everything about this watch screams cool, from its thick hands and dial numbers to the huge rounded-onion style crown, and yes even the 57.5mm case size. Yes, that’s right, the grade 5 titanium case is a whopping 57.5mm in diameter — the reason being that it is built around the Zenith Caliber 5011, a manual-wind movement originally designed for pocket watches and deck chronometer clocks (circa 1960). While I think the overall trend is towards smaller watches, this size does not bother me in the least because it makes for a perfect military-style Pilot’s watch (historically, they had to be very big and very legible). Definitely a cool piece from Zenith, and the best part is that their more mainstream production pieces are just as good — so stay tuned in! Zenith Montre d’Aeronef Type 20 Pilot’s Watch Limited Edition 250 pieces 57.5mm titanium case, manual-wind Zenith Caliber 5011 (pocketwatch caliber, 50mm diameter, 48+ hrs power reserve, COSC cert.), brown leather strap with titanium pin buckle" __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

9 April 2012, 02:11 PM	#27
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Sorry Dave, but I can assure you this piece is not even built yet. The dealer says December at the earliest. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

10 April 2012, 03:07 AM	#29
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Rose gold Deepsea Challenge???? LOL __________________ Russ

10 April 2012, 11:33 AM	#30
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sounds like a great watch, good luck Dave. I've got my fingers crossed for you. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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