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Old 2 June 2012, 08:59 AM   #1
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It is big, but wearable ... and it looks fantastic









Imo the winner this year !

A lot of nice pieces at Basel and SIHH ............ but that watch was head and shoulders above the rest
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Old 2 June 2012, 10:19 AM   #2
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Def big, but sharp! Nice dial.
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Old 2 June 2012, 10:34 AM   #3
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It's got great WOW factor. Congrats!
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Old 2 June 2012, 10:37 AM   #4
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Wow that is huge, but it does look rather nice.
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Old 2 June 2012, 11:08 AM   #5
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Big and super cool looking!!
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Old 2 June 2012, 11:11 AM   #6
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Love the multi layered dial. So refreshing after all the lazy print dials
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Old 2 June 2012, 12:37 PM   #7
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That crown is HUGE!
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Old 2 June 2012, 12:47 PM   #8
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You know where I stand on this one, Bruno. Counting down the months here in doc-ville.
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Old 2 June 2012, 12:54 PM   #9
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It looks better on the wrist than I expected. Nice.
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Old 2 June 2012, 05:06 PM   #10
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this was a watch a tried on an exposition, I don't know when they will be available but I'm glad to know that they are wearable, even with such a huge size :-)
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Old 2 June 2012, 09:02 PM   #11
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Looks great! Love the hands -- have any lume shots?
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Old 2 June 2012, 11:25 PM   #12
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Very nice indeed! May I ask how big it is?
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Old 3 June 2012, 12:45 AM   #13
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Striking to say the least


Is the strap sewn on, or do the lugs detach from the case?
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Old 3 June 2012, 01:24 AM   #14
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I actually like it!
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Old 3 June 2012, 04:39 AM   #15
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Very nice. Surprised that it doesn't look way bigger. Zenith is doing some nice work right now. The new Pilot big date is on my radar along with the new IWC Spitfire.
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Old 3 June 2012, 10:00 AM   #16
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Very nice indeed! May I ask how big it is?
57.5 mm diameter
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Old 3 June 2012, 12:13 PM   #17
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57.5 mm diameter
wow!
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Old 3 June 2012, 12:17 PM   #18
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Striking to say the least


Is the strap sewn on, or do the lugs detach from the case?
It sure looks like they're sewn on. I looked at pictures of the RG version from several different angles on another site, and damned if i can see any tell-tale signs of detachable lugs.
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Old 3 June 2012, 12:20 PM   #19
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stunning zenith
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Old 3 June 2012, 01:08 PM   #20
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wow!

The more I see it the more I like it... if they do a 45-47mm version I'll be all over it...
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Old 3 June 2012, 01:55 PM   #21
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You sir have a club! Looks good on ya at 57+mm. Glad it looks so good on you, I know you have been excited about it for some time.
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Old 4 June 2012, 08:46 AM   #22
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You've joined a exclusive few given only about 350 of those Pilot's will be made.

I just finished reading an article on this watch, and more importantly the 5011 movement.

Great watch you have there, when you have a chance pics of the case back & movement would be appreciated.
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Old 4 June 2012, 09:38 AM   #23
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57mm? They have to be counting the crown or you are a pro American Football player because it looks near perfect on you
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Old 5 June 2012, 02:57 AM   #24
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You've joined a exclusive few given only about 350 of those Pilot's will be made.

I just finished reading an article on this watch, and more importantly the 5011 movement.

Great watch you have there, when you have a chance pics of the case back & movement would be appreciated.


It is not mine :-(

they ar enot made / delivered yet

that watch was a piece that travels the world, from exposition to exposition

total production will be 320 ( 250 in titanium and 70 in gold)
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Old 5 June 2012, 04:22 AM   #25
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GORGEOUS, in love with that piece wow!
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Old 11 June 2012, 04:21 AM   #26
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wow great piece,what is your wrist size ??
somehow it looks great on you !!!

now i am saving for an ap or a pp for the end of this year purchase. maybe after that might get myself one haha
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