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May 04, 2014,02:37 AM
 

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.


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MONTRE D'AERONEF ZENITH TYPE 20

 
 By: JWM : April 26th, 2014-04:07
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. Montre d'aeronef Zenith Type 20. Used in the late 1938 and into the 40s in many planes "including the...  

What an excellent find

 
 By: Spellbound : April 26th, 2014-06:44
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 . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 27th, 2014-12:48
. . . 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!

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : April 29th, 2014-12:12
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 backā€¦ I am curious as to the ticking sound ... 

That is super cool!

 
 By: pingtsai : May 3rd, 2014-00:12
How is it displayed? Does it simply lay flat? or do you hang it? Love the vintage look and unique mechanism.

Display

 
 By: JWM : May 4th, 2014-02:37
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 ...