1105
Universal
Cairelli CP-2
宇宙，精鋼腕錶，備計時功能、可轉動錶圈、阿拉伯夜光數字時標錶盤，1960年製
估價
HK$47,000 - 78,000
€5,400 - 8,900
$6,000 - 10,000
成交價
HK$125,000
拍品詳情
製造商
Universal
年份
1960
錶殼號碼
A. M. I. Cronometro Tipo CP-2, M. M. 201002
型號名稱
Cairelli CP-2
材料
Stainless steel
機芯
Manual, cal. 285, 17 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Leather
錶扣
Stainless steel buckle
尺寸
43mm Diameter
簽名
Case, dial, and movement signed
配件
Further delivered with Universal Geneve Extract from the Archives confirming its date of production in the 1960's and "A.Cairelli-Roma" on the dial
專家
完整圖錄內容
圖錄 文章
Commissioned by the Italian air force, Aeronautica Militare Italiana (AMI) in the 1960s, these watches met their specifications for an oversized chronograph with easy to read dial, arrow head seconds hand, oversized counters, luminous numerals and a rotating bezel for accurate navigation. This watch was supplied through the Roman retailer A. Cairelli
and their signature is noted on the dial near the six o’clock position. While it is known Zenith supplied approximately 2500 pieces to the retailer, other brands such as Breitling, Panerai and Universal Genève manufactured similar watches for the Italian air force with the same specifications, however they rarely appear at public auction and research suggests fewer examples were made.
The present wristwatch is an example of the timepieces produced by Universal Genève.This iconic two button chronograph features the typical case back engraving reading “A. M. I. Cronometro Tipo CP‐2, M. M. 201002”, with the CP standing for “Cronometro da Polso” and the M. M. for “matricola militare”. The watch has remained in a private collection since it was purchased from a Milano retailer in 1998, who purchased the watch directly from the original owner an AMI pilot in the 1970s. Overtime in the 1970s the Italian military canceled the contract for these watches and the remainder were sold to the general public by A. Cairelli, however the case backs on these latter watches were not engraved with the military specifications.
Offered in excellent overall condition and its confirmed manufacture in 1960 by the brand, this Universal Genève A. Cairelli will delight savvy collectors and military enthusiasts.
and their signature is noted on the dial near the six o’clock position. While it is known Zenith supplied approximately 2500 pieces to the retailer, other brands such as Breitling, Panerai and Universal Genève manufactured similar watches for the Italian air force with the same specifications, however they rarely appear at public auction and research suggests fewer examples were made.
The present wristwatch is an example of the timepieces produced by Universal Genève.This iconic two button chronograph features the typical case back engraving reading “A. M. I. Cronometro Tipo CP‐2, M. M. 201002”, with the CP standing for “Cronometro da Polso” and the M. M. for “matricola militare”. The watch has remained in a private collection since it was purchased from a Milano retailer in 1998, who purchased the watch directly from the original owner an AMI pilot in the 1970s. Overtime in the 1970s the Italian military canceled the contract for these watches and the remainder were sold to the general public by A. Cairelli, however the case backs on these latter watches were not engraved with the military specifications.
Offered in excellent overall condition and its confirmed manufacture in 1960 by the brand, this Universal Genève A. Cairelli will delight savvy collectors and military enthusiasts.
Universal
Swiss | 1894Universal Genève was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland in 1894 and was originally known as "Universal Watch." Since its inception, Universal Genève has produced watches with unusually high quality for their price point. Universal was among the first brands to introduce a chronograph wristwatch.
Today, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their oversized cases and interesting dial designs. Key models include a variety of "Compax" models such as the "Nina Rindt" or "Evil Nina," the Uni-Compax, the Space-Compax, the Aero-Compax and the Film-Compax.