Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019

LOT 29

ZENITH FOR A. CAIRELLI 8-DAY GOING AIRPLANE COCKPIT CHRONOMETER; BAKELITE

HKD 8,000 - 9,500

CHF 1,000 - 1,200 / USD 1,000 - 1,200

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: HKD 15,000


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Zenith

Model made for A. Cairelli, Roma (Italy)

Year circa 1940-1950

Movement No. 506 676

Calibre  Cal. 271, 15''', rhodium-plated, with two going barrels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with gold poising screws and blued steel Breguet hairspring, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw

Case No. 3 913

Caliber Cal. 271, 15''', rhodium-plated, with two going barrels,straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance withgold poising screws and blued steel Breguet hairspring, indexregulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw

Dimensions Ø 72.3 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories wooden stand (70 x 104 x 99 mm.)