A new dimension to travel to the past: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special 40 mm Collection 2026

Zenithcelebrates again the vintage spirit of its Pilot model with theZenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special 40 mm Collection, a series inspired by the iconic Pilot that pays tribute to the world of aviation, now presented in a 40 mm case, instead of the 45 mm of the classic version.

In line with the purest retro style, it presents features that give it that characteristic look that recalls the adventurous atmosphere around which it was forged: aged steel, dial with a grained finish (in slate gray, khaki, blue or burgundy) and large beige numbers, and an oily nubuck strap covered with a rubber protection and a titanium pin buckle.

The new box sizeZenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special 40 mm CollectionIt adapts to any type of wrist, to complete this range that until now only consisted of large watches. Despite being presented in a smaller version, these watches still house the same original attributes: an in-house produced movement, a wide fluted crown and large luminescent Arabic numerals traversed by finely crafted hands.

The case, made of aged steel, is water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters and is crowned by a domed sapphire crystal that protects the large slate gray, khaki, blue or burgundy dial with a grained finish. To ensure optimal legibility, the watch features aeronautical-inspired typography, made up of blocks of SuperLuminova in beige, and luminescent faceted hands of the same color.

As for his heart, thisZenithIt is equipped with an Elite 679 automatic caliber. This precise and reliable self-made movement drives the central hands that mark the hours, minutes and seconds, while guaranteeing a power reserve of 50 hours.

As a traditional detail of the brand, the caseback, made of solid aged steel, displays the company's historic logo: a coat of arms with inlaid stars that incorporates the date of founding of the ManufactureZenith, 1865.

With this newZenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special 40 mm Collection, you will once again enjoy an iconic watch, inspired by the legendary environment of the first pilots, which will delight lovers of neo-retro style, and with a size that adapts to everyone.

Features of the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special 40 mm Collection

Aged steel case
Arabic numerals entirely covered in Super-LumiNova®

TECHNICAL DATA
11.1940.679/91.C807 (Slate gray dial – mustard strap)
11.1940.679/63.C800 (Khaki dial – khaki strap)
11.1940.679/53.C808 (Esfera azul – correa azul)
11.1940.679/94.C814 (Burgundy dial – burgundy strap)

MOTION
Elite 679, automatic
11 ½` gauge (diameter: 25.6 mm)
Height: 3.85mm
Components: 126
Rubies: 27
Frequency: 28,800 beats/h (4 Hz)
Power reserve: Minimum 50 hours
Finishes: Oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif

FUNCTIONS
Central hours and minutes display
Central seconds hand

CASE, DIAL AND NEEDLES
Diameter: 40mm
Dial opening diameter: 33.10 mm
Height: 12.95mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Back: Aged steel caseback engraved with the old Zenith logo
Material: Aged steel
Watertightness: 10 ATM
Dial: Slate grey, khaki, blue or burgundy with grained finish
Indexes: Arabic numerals in beige Super-LumiNova® SLN GL
Hands: Black ruthenium plated, faceted and coated with beige Super-LumiNova® SLN GL

STRAP AND BUCKLE
Strap references:
27.00.2018.800 Khaki oily nubuck strap covered with a rubber protection
27.00.2018.807 Mustard oily nubuck strap covered with a rubber protection
27.00.2018.808 Blue oily nubuck strap covered with a rubber protection
27.00.2018.814 Burgundy oily nubuck strap covered with a rubber protection
Buckle reference
27.95.0031.001 Titanium pin buckle

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