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Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze

29.2430.679/21.C753 Archive · used only

The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze was a 45 mm bronze pilot watch with an Elite 679 automatic movement. With a 50-hour power reserve, only two of the 32 other mechanical bronze pilot watches with a stated reserve run longer. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Price
$7,400
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
Bronze (grade not stated)
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
29.2430.679/21.C753
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
45.0 mm
Thickness
14.25 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Elite 679
Power reserve
50 hours
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Brown oily nubuck leather strap with titanium pin buckle
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Matte black (also offered with a blue dial)
Dial colours
Black Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova on the oversized Arabic numerals
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Discontinued (superseded by the 2022 Pilot line)
Not published
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High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: WatchBase / Maker
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case of the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze made of?

The case is bronze (grade not stated). That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is titanium.

What size is the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze?

The case is 45 mm across and 14.25 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $7,400.

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