Zenith PILOT TYPE 20 EXTRA SPECIAL 29.2430.679/21.C753

Size45*14mm

MovementSeagull 2824 automatic mechanical movement / Swiss 2824 movement optional

CaseStainless steel

CrystalSapphire crystal, ultra-strong luminescence dial and hands

StrapCrazy horse leather, pin buckle

Water resistance50m

1. Sapphire crystal is shaped like a pocket watch glass just like the genuine piece, a highly sophisticated craft

2. Highly dimensional Arabic numeral hour markers with luminescence filling that is quite full without overflowing, and luminous display that rivals the genuine piece

3. The hands are skeletonised just like the genuine piece, with very precise segmentation and thoroughly applied luminous filling

4. The oversized crown is a signature feature, capturing the temperament of the genuine article with great tactile feel and neatly bevelled edges

5. Case back engravings are lifelike, faithfully replicating the genuine piece

Review of the KW Factory Zenith Big Pilot 29.2430.679/21.C753

　　Regarding the dial logo position, the center of the pentagram aligns with the letter N, matching the genuine piece where the center of the pentagram also aligns with the letter N. The KW factory logo position is entirely consistent with the genuine version.

　　KW's numeral hour markers are basically identical to the genuine article, with similar fonts and thickness. The lengths of the hour, minute, and second hands are identical to the genuine piece, which can be described as a one-to-one replica.

　　The crystal on the KW factory replica is curved with double-sided anti-reflective treatment sapphire, crafted just like the genuine piece, with the blue coating only visible under reflection.

　　Viewed from the side, the crown features wide fluting and is somewhat onion-shaped. KW has made the crown consistent with the genuine piece, whereas many smaller factories make it noticeably too small with a different shape.

　　9 The side plaque treatment is handled without compromise by KW; just like the genuine piece, it is secured with two small rivet pins, and the surface features a small hole where careful observation reveals black oil filling, demonstrating extremely meticulous detail handling.

　　A comparison of the case back details shows that the overall visual effect of the KW case back pattern is now very similar to the genuine article. The pattern is detailed and clear, and the handling is extremely well executed, both in the letter graduations and the pattern engraving.

　　The five-pointed star on the KW factory deployment clasp is quite exquisitely made, with neatly polished edges.

　　Brown calfskin strap, sturdy and hard-wearing, with flawless punching and stitching craftsmanship. The inner side of the strap is also made in accordance with genuine specifications.

　　KW factory Zenith Big PilotIt can be seen that the manufacturer has indeed put care and attention into the production. The dial details are very well executed, especially the crown, case back pattern, and clasp craftsmanship, which are handled with great care, achieving a remarkably high degree of replication and genuinely representing top-tier industry craftsmanship.