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Pilot Big Date Flyback 160 th Anniversary Edition Introduced in 2023, the ZENITH PILOT is the result of the Maison’s enduring fascination with aviation. Georges Favre-Jacot, the Maison’s founder, filed a trademark for the French term “Pilote” as early as 1888 and for the English term “Pilot” in 1904. ZENITH soon became a prominent manufacturer of pilot watches and dashboard instruments, with its timepieces accompanying remarkable individuals who dared to dream big and achieve the impossible, including Louis Blériot, the first person to fly across the English Channel in 1909. As the Maison celebrates its 160 th anniversary, the PILOT Big Date Flyback is unveiled in a striking monochrome blue version, featuring a matching case, dial, and strap. Crafted from micro-blasted ceramic in a new, bright blue shade, the 42.5 mm case is complemented by a titanium crown and rectangular push-pieces. The hands and large Arabic numerals on the corrugated dial are coated with luminescent material, ensuring optimal legibility under all conditions. Powering the PILOT Big Date Flyback Edition 160 th anniversary edition is the El Primero 3652 calibre—an evolution of ZENITH’s legendary high-frequency automatic chronograph. This movement integrates both a big date and a flyback function. The big date display, with two large digits, guarantees exceptional readability, while a patented compliant mechanism enables the date to change in just 0.007 seconds. True to pilot chronograph traditions, the flyback function allows pilots to reset and restart the chronograph with a single push, streamlining calculations during flight by eliminating the need for the conventional three-step start-stop-reset sequence. The movement, visible through the sapphire case back, is adorned with a customized rotor featuring a 160 th -anniversary emblem. This exclusive 160-piece limited edition is delivered with a blue Cordura-effect rubber strap and an additional white Cordura-effect strap, both secured with a steel triple-folding clasp. A user-friendly strap-change system enables quick and tool-free swapping, enhancing versatility and comfort. 220 | Simply Abu Dhabi