Quick specs Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Blue
Price: € 12.300 | CHF 11’400 | $ 11,500 | £ 10,100
Size: 42.5 mm
Reference: 03.4000.3652/51.I003
The Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Blue is a new version within the new Pilot collection of the Swiss brand. It is basically the same watch as the Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback in black, but with some subtle differences. Well, only one subtle difference, the color of the dial.
The black edition is available in stainless steel and black ceramic, this blue version comes in stainless steel only. The set-up of the dial is the same, however, the color of the dial is a nice, deep blue. Hands, indexes, and numerals, all easy to read because it is a pilot watch, are executed in white. From which the essential elements have a super-luminova coating.
The crown is over-sized, and the pushers are large, which are details vintage pilot watches had to make operation with gloves doable. And not only the crown, hands and numerals are large, but so is the date window. It is positioned at 6 o’clock.
The Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Blue has a power reserve of 60 hours
Visible through its transparent sapphire case back is an automatic Zenith caliber El Primero 3652. The oscillating rotor, resembling an “artificial horizon,” is also visible. The movement is equipped with a flyback chronograph which allows the user to quickly stop, reset, and restart it with a single push of a button. This feature is particularly useful for timing events in rapid succession. It delivers a power reserve of 60 hours.
The Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Blue comes with a blue “Cordura” effect rubber strap and includes an extra brown calfskin leather strap. It has a quick-release system for an easy swap of the straps, and it is secured with a folding clasp. If you like the color, but don’t want a chronograph, take a look at the Zenith Pilot Automatic Blue. Which is 2.5 millimeters smaller as well. Both models are “boutique only” which means you can buy them only or in one of Zenith’s boutiques.
| Technical data and specifications of the Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Blue |
| Reference: 03.4000.3652/51.I003 |
| Movement: Zenith caliber El Primero 3652 | Automatic | Diameter: 30 mm (13¼ lignes) | Frequency: 36,000 vph (5 Hz) | Parts: 303 | Jewels: 35 | Hours, minutes, small seconds, big date, flyback column-wheel chronograph | Power reserve: 60 hours |
| Case and dial: 42.5 mm | Stainless steel | Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides | Blue dial with horizontal grooves and white minute/second track | Blue and white hands with super-luminova C1 | Applied Arabic numerals with super-luminova C1 | Sapphire crystal case back | Water resistance: 10 ATM / 10 bar / 100 meters / 330 feet |
| Strap: Blue “Cordura” effect rubber strap | Additional brown calfskin leather strap | Folding clasp |
| Price Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Blue: € 12.300 | CHF 11’400 | $ 11,500 | £ 10,100 |
| Website: www.zenith-watches.com |