Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 45
Universal for A. Cairelli
Military airplane cockpit-watch, chronograph, minute counter; bakelite and oxidized metal
Military airplane cockpit-watch, chronograph, minute counter; bakelite and oxidized metal
EUR 1,800 - 3,600
USD 2,200 - 4,300 / HKD 16,600 - 33,200
Bakelite and oxidized metal, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped,
military airplane cockpit-watch with black dial, subsidiary seconds at 6 and two
horological complications:
• 1/5 chronograph (activated by the single round-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 5 o’clock)
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
• 1/5 chronograph (activated by the single round-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 5 o’clock)
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Universal, Geneva
Model made for A. Cairelli, Roma (Italy)
Year circa 1950
Case No. 1 710
Diameter 79.8 mm. (bezel)
Dimensions 38.5 x 71.3 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of
temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU
temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU