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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 184

"CP2 Type" Zenith, "CP2 Type", made for A. Cairelli Roma, made in 1960. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.

CHF 1,700 - 3,000

EUR 1,100 - 2,000 / USD 1,400 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 5,074

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back with abbreviation, reeded and graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel, dust protecting cap, lapidated lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer minute and fifth of second graduation. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 146DP, 13???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed, engraved on the back. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This chronograph was used by the Italian Air Force Corps and was among the most popular brands supplied to the Army by the Importer Cairelli. Engraved on the back: "CHRONOMETRO TIPO CP-2 A.CAIRELLI-ROMA?