Zenith Pilot 5011K: Historic Movement Overview
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Zenith Pilot 5011K: Historic Movement Overview

By jack johnson · Nov 23, 2024 · 34 replies
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Jack Johnson's recent acquisition of the Zenith Pilot 5011k sparks a timely discussion on the wearability and unique characteristics of this significant timepiece. His initial impressions highlight the surprising comfort of its titanium case despite its substantial size, challenging common perceptions of large watches. Johnson's post also raises a critical question regarding the winding mechanism, inviting fellow collectors to share their experiences with this distinctive caliber.

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Just took delivery yesterday - and absolutely loving this thing! To my surprize, I am finding the watch wearable as far as wrist comfort is concerned - it sits snug on the wrist and Titanium case makes it quite light fornthe size. Of course, there is this lugs overhang, but as a whole the watch does not look cartoonishly big when seen on my big body smile A question to MTR (your nice posts were the last straw making me to pull the trigger smile) and other owners - is it normal for this caliber that the winding is pretty stiff and requires a lot of force to turn the crown?

Watch by Zenith, Pilot, Type 20 Extra Special

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JA
jack johnson
Nov 23, 2024

We are having an official Zenith event this weekend and you can guess who will steal the show

CP
Cpt Scarlet
Nov 23, 2024

I can hear it ticking 😂

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@lberti
Nov 23, 2024

Readability on another level

JA
jack johnson
Nov 23, 2024

It will definitely be one of the centerpieces in my collection. A grail achieved!

JA
jack johnson
Nov 23, 2024

Yes, the movement is super-special and they do not make them like this any more. 50mm, double hairspring etc. etc.

JA
jack johnson
Nov 23, 2024

Lool at the diameter of that balance wheel!!

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