I have not seen the 40mm in person

Jun 11, 2013,08:31 AM
 

Dean,


I have no seen the 40mm in person, only picts that have been posted. I think that as a pilot watch, 40mm would be too small for me too. Pilot watches IMO need to be a little oversize to speak to their heritage and tradition smile

I actually liked the GMT model out of all of the new type 20 models simply because of the GMT function since I travel a fair amount and this is a useful complicaiton for me.

I've found that generically speaking, my ideal size for a watch I've found these days is 42-44mm and it also very much depends on the height of the watch.

Cheers

-sam


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A quick review of my new Montre D'Aéronef Type 20 GMT

 
 By: Evosam : June 9th, 2013-12:16
I've been lusting after this piece ever since I saw the original previews that were posted online back in Jan as part of a private SIHH showing. The new Type 20 line is really well done, but the piece that really sung to me was the GMT model. I was a litt...  

Congrats Sam for this superb catch!

 
 By: foversta : June 9th, 2013-12:29
For whose who find the 40mm too small, this GMT is IMHO the best option within the new Type 20: its large size without being too bulky, a useful complication well integrated, good finishings... you will be happy with it. Congrats! Fx

Thanks Sam

 
 By: Spellbound : June 9th, 2013-17:41
I think you made the right choice on the SS over the Red Baron. Zenith HK just called me up to say they got their first GMTs in this week so I should join you as soon as I can make the trip from Shanghai. Could you quickly review the GMT function? Also, o... 

GMT function...

 
 By: Evosam : June 9th, 2013-21:32
Dean, Happy to let you know how the GMT function works... The GMT function actually works differently from other GMT watches I have (Rolex GMT/Explorer II, PAM233) In some ways the Zenith works in reverse and isn't as intuitive to use as my other GMTs IMO... 

Thanks for the explanation

 
 By: Spellbound : June 10th, 2013-00:02
And hope your new acquisition brings you many years of happiness. Have you seen the 40mm yet? Just curious. I think it is too small for me, but would like to get one for my better half.

I have not seen the 40mm in person

 
 By: Evosam : June 11th, 2013-08:31
Dean, I have no seen the 40mm in person, only picts that have been posted. I think that as a pilot watch, 40mm would be too small for me too. Pilot watches IMO need to be a little oversize to speak to their heritage and tradition :-) I actually liked the ... 

it is too small

 
 By: Bruno.M1 : June 15th, 2013-09:45
I've seen and tried it it looks more like a 38 mm watch great for woman but for man ... ??? Well if you like small watches it will look good on your wrist but I would never buy it for myself

Great review

 
 By: rnaden : June 11th, 2013-03:38
And congratulations on a superb watch. It's truly great stuff coming from Zenith these days and this will be a legend in its own right. Now....I need to go get myself larger wrists ;-) Richard

waiting for mine

 
 By: Bruno.M1 : June 15th, 2013-09:43
thanks for the nice review

Lug Width

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : June 30th, 2013-16:09
Can you please let me know the lug width of this beauty?!

24/22mm

 
 By: Evosam : July 1st, 2013-21:08
24mm at the lug tapering to 22mm at the buckle. FYI - these are the same measurements as Panerai uses on it's 44mm models. Cheers -Sam

Amazing watch

 
 By: molecule : August 6th, 2013-08:49
Evosam, your watch is very nice! I'm this close to pulling the trigger on one! I have a question - how do you change the strap on this watch? Do the lugs unscrew into two pieces, similar to the radiomir system?