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Tribute to Robert Blackburn
I was invited to this launch last month,
30 pieces in the UK, really nice night and met some great people from Zenith in the UK
http://www.zenith-watches.com/en_en/news/pilot-type-20-extra-special-tribute-to-robert-blackburn
Sorry, can't post a picture at the moment, (I did it, I hope you don't mind! Magnus)
regards
Tim
This message has been edited by Ornatus-Mundi on 2014-12-06 06:28:57
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Tribute to Robert Blackburn
I was invited to this launch last month, 30 pieces in the UK, really nice night and met some great people from Zenith in the UK Sorry, can't post a picture at the moment, (I did it, I hope you don't mind! Magnus) regards Tim ...
Is that Ronnie Wood's reflection . . .
. . . at the bottom right of the second photo? And if so, was he really there, and with an acoustic guitar? I knew the Stones authorized an El Primero LE earlier this year, but hadn't an inkling they were active Zenith ambassadors! Art
Hi Art
Alas No, There was a full size poster of the stones at the event, because they also had one of the Rolling Stones watches there. That one sold on the night Cheers Tim
Dear Tim, thanks for pointing to this event - is this watch Andrew Luff-insprired?
its so much into his colour-sheme... ;-) A bit more on the watch: "To mark the launch of the Pilot Type 20 Extra Special tribute to Robert Blackburn special edition, Zenith organised an exclusive event at the Blackburn Wing that is part of Bowcliffe Hall ...
Looks red to me Magnus...
but I still love the look of it!! Certainly a striking piece. Thanks Tim for the info, I hope it was a great night? BTW, Did you get your one back yet from when we were there? Cheers Andrew
Hi Andrew
Thge Blackburn watch is definitely with red accents. You will be pleased to know I have only just got the quote for work on the Sub Sea ;-) Cheers Tim