Leonidas. A large and attractive stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch made for the Italian Army

SIGNED LEONIDAS, CP-2 MODEL, CASE NO. 1148, CIRCA 1970

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Leonidas. A large and attractive stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch made for the Italian Army
Signed Leonidas, CP-2 model, case no. 1148, circa 1970
Cal. Valjoux 222 mechanical jeweled movement, black dial, luminous Arabic numerals, outer five minute railway divisions, luminous hands, two subsidiary dial for constant seconds and 30 minute register, circular case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, two round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel expandable bracelet, dial and movement signed
43 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

Accompanied with fitted presentation box.

The present watch is a rare example of a Leonidas military timepiece that was especially made for the Italian Army. This is also confirmed by the stamping "E.I." for Esercito Italiano on the caseback.
This example is in new old stock condition delivered with its original bracelet and most likely original box. It is very rare to find this model on the market as most of the watches were melted once they were no longer in use.

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