Zenith Big Date Special, Aiguille d'Or at the GPHG 2012
Aiguille d'Or 2012 GPHG Prize of « La Petite Aiguille » (the Small Hand)

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Big Date Special

Zenith Big Date Special was awarded at the GPHG 2012 in the Prize of « La Petite Aiguille » (the Small Hand) category.

The Zenith Big Date Special is a ø 42 mm Steel self-winding mechanical watch by Zenith, with a 50 h, 36000 vph power reserve. It was awarded at the GPHG 2012 in the Prize of « La Petite Aiguille » (the Small Hand) category, priced at 6,500 CHF at launch.

6,500 CHF Price at launch
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Specification

Reference 03.2410.4010/21.C722
Case material Steel
Case size ø 42 mm
Thickness 13.5 mm
Movement Self-winding mechanical
Power reserve 50 h, 36000 vph
Water resistance 50 m
Functions Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph
Launch date 2012

In the maker's words

Pilot Big Date Special

Echoing the historic chronograph watch from the 1960-80s, the new Pilot Big Date Special has functionality as its guiding principle. Its steel case is a moderate 42 mm in diameter, with classically styled alternating polished and satin-brushed finishes.

The matt black dial, sandblasted five times, sets off the time displays, which visually are in perfect balance. The small seconds counter is at 9 o'clock, exactly opposite the 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. Both feature a snailed decoration. A pair of hands treated with black ruthenium and highlighted with Superluminova mark the hours and minutes in a decisively masculine and modern style.

Their sporty, dynamic shape matches the refined graphic style of the Arabic numerals that pay simple and solemn tribute to those of the 1960 chronograph. Behind the scenes, the El Primero 4010 calibre ticks away with an exceptionally consistent beat. Its finishes can be seen through the sapphire caseback. The winding rotor is decorated with thin Côtes de Genève in the purest watchmaking tradition.

© FONDATION DU GRAND PRIX D'HORLOGERIE DE GENÈVE

Description published by Zenith via GPHG.

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Questions

Did the Zenith Big Date Special win at the GPHG 2012?
Yes. The Zenith Big Date Special was named Aiguille d'Or at the GPHG 2012 in the Prize of « La Petite Aiguille » (the Small Hand) category.
What movement does the Zenith Big Date Special use?
Self-winding mechanical. Power reserve 50 h, 36000 vph.
What size is the Zenith Big Date Special?
Case ø 42 mm, 13.5 mm thick, in Steel.
How much does the Zenith Big Date Special cost?
At launch the manufacturer price was 6,500 CHF, as published by GPHG. Market prices move independently of it.

Sources and credits. The award result, specification and the description above are published by GPHG on its own entry for this watch, part of GPHG. The watch is made by Zenith, whose full market data we track on Zenith prices. Market figures are our own, measured from dealer listings we track directly. Neither GPHG nor Zenith is affiliated with this site.