Asta Bidspirit | Zenith Cairelli, Italian Military .

Zenith Cairelli, Italian Military . A.M.I. Cronometro tipo CP-2 ZENITH, A. CAIRELLI, Roma. 1970 circa Movement and functions manual winding Cal. 146 dp chronograph Case Three pieces Stainless steel with military assigned caseback. Rotating bezel, 43mm. Dial Matte black dial with luminous Arabic numerals Features Cairelli retailer in Rome is a name synonymous with Italian military watches. Two models are known to have been made, for a total of 2500 watches. One version was for civilian use, the other one like this piece, a military version features either the engraving “AMI” (Aereonautica Militare Italian: Italian Air Force) or “MM” (Marina Militare: Navy) followed by the inventory number, like the present lot. Dial and movement signed, case back further engraved with military assignation.