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Manufacturer: Universal Year: 1969 Case No: 200’718 Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 285 P, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Fixoflex expandable bracelet, max. length not expanded 185mm Dimensions: 43mm diameter Signed: Dial and movement signed, caseback engraved “A.M.I. Cronometro Tipo CP-2 M.M. 200718”. Dial further signed “A. Cairelli Roma” Accessories: Accompanied by its original delivery slip, as well as an Extract from the Archives confirming the present watch’s date of manufacture during the 1960s. Catalogue Essay There are some military-issued wristwatches that get collectors’ hearts racing. Without any doubt, this oversized and important CP-2 (Cronometro da Polsa Type 2) chronograph manufactured by Universal Genève is such an adored watch, especially for its superb aesthetics. With its caseback inscribed “AMI CRONOMETRO TIPO CP-2 MM 200718”, and its dial signed by the Roman retailer A. Cairelli Roma, this fly-back chronograph wristwatch is a worthy addition to any collection. Designed for mission use, the fly-back complication allows aviators to reset the seconds of the chronograph with one click of the pusher while the chronograph is engaged. A. Cairelli Roma, one of the finest jewelers in Rome, supplied these CP-2 watches to the Italian Air Force, the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (AMI). Initially manufactured to the AMI’s “CP-2” specification by Universal Genève, Zenith would later manufacture their own similarly configured version. Housed in a substantial, 43 mm stainless steel case with a rotating bezel, the large black dial with its luminous numerals provided superb legibility. Accompanied by its original delivery slip and Extract from the Archives, this lot is a rare opportunity for the discerning collector. Read More