95th Auction
2017/5/6
Lot 379
Universal Genève / A. Cairelli, Roma, Cal. 117, 78 mm, circa 1940
A rare Italian navigation deck watch with chronograph and 30 min. counter
Case: bakelite, turnable bezel, iron protective cap. Dial: black, luminous hands. Movm.: 2/3 plate movement, Glucydur screw balance.
The new holder for this aviation clock has been cut from a single solid piece of wood; the clock was originally sold by A. Cairelli in Rome, who supplied timepieces to the Italian Air Force. The beautiful movement with the steel cadrature is in perfect condition.
A rare Italian navigation deck watch with chronograph and 30 min. counter
Case: bakelite, turnable bezel, iron protective cap. Dial: black, luminous hands. Movm.: 2/3 plate movement, Glucydur screw balance.
The new holder for this aviation clock has been cut from a single solid piece of wood; the clock was originally sold by A. Cairelli in Rome, who supplied timepieces to the Italian Air Force. The beautiful movement with the steel cadrature is in perfect condition.
Sold
estimated
2.200—2.800 €
Price realized
1.700 €