Ornatus-Mundi
[Zenith]
7136
That is because this was not on mission...
Only those with an 'A.M.I.' engraving and a military service number (M.M. ('Matricola Militare'); followed by a 6-digit inventory number) were actually assigned to military use. This was one of the (few) specimens which were not handed over to the military, instead they were sold to the public (as far as I understand).
From the total 2500 piece production run, 2000 have seen military duty, and 500 not.
Having said that, HSTE's specimen is of exceptional condition. I have handled a few, and even the non-military version can look quite beaten.
Best,
Magnus
Zenith Cairelli - cool beast! 45+ years old, yet so contemporary.
Back and front picture. Cheers, HSTE...
I couldn't agree more :)
that watch is beautifully preserved and still in outstanding condition. Laurent
Stunning example
The recent reissue is nice, but it doesn't hold a candle to the original IMO.
Wonderful!
And yours looks like it just came out of the A. Cairelli vault and like it did not see a single mission in anger Thanks for sharing this beauty!
That is because this was not on mission...
Only those with an 'A.M.I.' engraving and a military service number (M.M. ('Matricola Militare'); followed by a 6-digit inventory number) were actually assigned to military use. This was one of the (few) specimens which were not handed over to the militar...
Thanks Magnus!
Even for a civilian watch of that age it is in immaculate condition And another thanks is in order but to that shortly
Such a beauty is candy to the eyes
Thanks for sharing it. Good thing is we do appreciate things in the past.
