ZENITH Cairelli Tipo CP-2 AMI Military Chronograph 146DP - Vintage Italian Air Force 1960s
ZENITH Cairelli Tipo CP-2 AMI Military Chronograph 146DP - Vintage Italian Air Force 1960s
ZENITH
Cairelli CP-2
AMI Military
The Cairelli CP-2 short for 'cronometro da polso' or 'wrist chronometer' was bought from the Rome based retailer and issued to the Italian Airforce in the 1960s, surplus models being sold to the general public.
Only 2,500 were thought to have been produced, with even less actually being issued to the ‘Aeronautica Militaire Italiana’ and baring the AMI markings on the case back as with this piece.
Case
Stainless steel
42.5 mm diameter
Signed case back
Signed Zenith crown
Ghost Fade light grey bezel
Movement
Zenith 146DP calibre mechanical manual winding
Signed Zenith
Dial
Matte Black dial with arabic numeral markers
Slight cream patina tritium markers and hands
Strap
New JPM leather two stitch vintage style strap and steel pin buckle
Choice of khaki brown or light tan
Dating to mid 1960s
Case number - MMxxxx66
In overall excellent condition with general wear and tear marks to the case and case-back. Fading to the bezel. See photos
£8,750