Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
WEB AUCTION 95 - WRISTWATCHES WITH AN IMPORTANT ROLEX COLLECTION SESSIONE UNICA
martedì 16 febbraio 2021 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
Zenith Cairelli, Italian Military . A.M.I. Cronometro tipo CP-2 ZENITH, A. CAIRELLI, Roma. 1970 circa
Zenith Cairelli, Italian Military . A.M.I. Cronometro tipo CP-2
ZENITH, A. CAIRELLI, Roma. 1970 circa
Movement and functions
manual winding Cal. 146 dp chronograph
Case
Three pieces Stainless steel with military assigned caseback.
Rotating bezel, 43mm.
Dial
Matte black dial with luminous Arabic numerals
Features
Cairelli retailer in Rome is a name synonymous with Italian military watches.
Two models are known to have been made, for a total of 2500 watches. One version was for civilian use, the other one like this piece, a military version features either the engraving “AMI” (Aereonautica Militare Italian: Italian Air Force) or “MM” (Marina Militare: Navy) followed by the inventory number, like the present lot.
Dial and movement signed, case back further engraved with military assignation.