Zeno-Watch Basel Rallye-a1 Cockpit Clock

This Zeno-Watch Basel Rallye-A1 Cockpit Clock is a truly unique timepiece. It's not a regular wristwatch, but rather a "professional timing instrument" designed for car dashboards, cockpits, or office desks.

True "Cockpit" Heritage

The design inspiration for this timepiece comes entirely from the dashboards of early aircraft or racing cars.

• Square Base: The most prominent feature is its square aluminum (or stainless steel) base with four holes. This isn't decorative; it's designed so that it can be directly screwed onto a racing car dashboard or an airplane cockpit.

• Onion Crown at 12 o'clock: Unlike most watches where the crown is at 3 o'clock, this one has its crown at 12 o'clock (commonly known as a "bullhead" layout). This is for convenient winding and time setting from above when it's fixed to a dashboard.

WWII B-Uhr Aviator Watch Style

Its dial design inherits the aesthetic of the famous WWII B-Uhr aviator watches:

• High-Contrast Readability: A black dial with cream-colored Arabic numerals provides extremely high visual contrast.

• Snake Hands: Although similar to cathedral hands, the hour and minute hands on this model have a more streamlined appearance.

• Railroad Minute Track: The railroad track on the edge allows for time reading accurate to the second.

Multifunctional Use

Although it was originally designed to be "locked" in place, Zeno's series typically offers various ways to use it:

• Desk Clock: Many collectors pair it with a wooden or metal base and place it on a desk as a highly sophisticated desk clock.

• In-Car Timing: Enthusiasts of classic car rallies install it on their dashboards to time rally stages.

Coin-Edge and Onion Crown

• Coin-edge Bezel: Like your previous model, it features an exquisite non-slip texture, adding to the industrial aesthetic of the instrument.

• Large Onion Crown: This size allows users to easily wind the watch even when wearing leather gloves.

Limited to 50 pieces worldwide