ZENITH Watch For Auction In Aid Of Australian Bushfire

World Watch Auction 2020 in aid of the Australian bushfire crisis which ran for 10 days on the online platform invaluable.com, raised a total of 200’000 AUD. Zenith’s sale contributing 10’600 USD to the cause. Zenith which participated in the auction with its Pilot Watch contributed 10’600 USD to the cause. The auction featured 24 watches from 22 brands.

For this occasion, Zenith created a unique piece based on its recently launched Pilot Type 20 Rescue line, the Pilot Type 20 “Australian Rescue”. An appropriate model for this great cause and dedicated to the brave individuals who fearlessly face the devastating bushfires to lend a helping hand, the unique piece is the first and only one to be crafted in a bronze case instead of steel, with a specially engraved steel caseback depicting a Canadair CL-415, an amphibious aircraft used for water-bombing fires. The slate-grey sunray dial, with the signature oversized Arabic numerals entirely made out of Super-LumiNova®, combines a sleek contemporary look with a distinctly vintage charm.

100% of proceeds from the auction will be distributed across five charities; two rural fire services groups, two wildlife rescue groups and one fund created specifically for the south-east region of Victoria, which has been particularly hard-hit.