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MONTRE D'AERONEF ZENITH TYPE 20
I was fortunate enough to find one of these pieces the other day. Since all of you were showing off your new Pilot Type 20s. I figured I would show mine.
r
Montre d'aeronef Zenith Type 20. Used in the late 1938 and into the 40s in many planes "including the Caudron Simon C.635 used by the French Air Force..."
To wind the clock, you turn the bezel clockwise
To adjust the bezel indicator you turn the bezel counter clockwise
r
To set the clock, you pull out the Bezel. Once bezel is pulled up from the clock you can turn the bezel to change the hands:
Back of the clock:
Back of the clock:
Built in June 1939
The Manfred Rossler books says it is a "3 days' movement, pallet escapement, gold-plated movement"
Hope you all enjoy!!! if only i could make this a watch...
The Manfred Rossler books says it is a "3 days' movement, pallet escapement, gold-plated movement"
Hope you all enjoy!!! if only i could make this a watch...
That is excellent. Thanks for these pictures and informations, JWM. [nt]
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What an excellent find
Well done on this one. I would dearly love to add one of these to my collection.
Would be interesting to test for radiation given it has its original lume,
Dean
Thanks to your images, I have even more respect now . . .
. . . for Zenith's modern interpretation, which was high to begin with.
For those that can wear one, the Type 20 just might be the ultimate mechanical wristwatch.
Cordially,
Art
Congratulations - on a great find!
This was exactly the piece the stepfather of my former girlfriend had. I remember the exterior and the 'Zenith' inscription, but I cannot recollect the 'MONTRE D'AERONEF ZENITH TYPE 20' - but its almost 15 years back…
I am curious as to the ticking sound of the clockwork - must have a deep timbre!
Use it in good health,
Magnus
That is super cool!
How is it displayed? Does it simply lay flat? or do you hang it? Love the vintage look and unique mechanism.
Display
When i bought the clock it was housed in a custom made display, but it really doesn't match the look of the clock. I wish I had the originally square casing for an actual dashboard.
I may create a wooded box display or get a metal case fabricated.
Thanks and I am glad you like it.