Zenith A. Cairelli Ref. CP-2 Chronograph in Steel

CIRCA: 1960s
REF.: CP-2
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 42 mm in diameter
DIAL: Satin black with luminous Arabic hour markers, white printing, large radially printed subregisters
BRACELET MATERIAL: Tan leather strap
BRACELET SIZE: 7 to 8-1/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time and chronograph
CALIBER: 146

Sold in the 1960s by the Italian defense contractor, A. Cairelli, the Zenith CP-2 was the choice of the Italian Air Force (AMI). The size, rarity, military provenance, and stylish good looks are a few reasons why the CP-2 is prized by collectors.  The present example is considered a civilian example without military branch-specific engravings on the caseback.  It is in unusually good condition