Leonidas Chronograph CP2 Italian Army Issued berluti inner and outer boxes

inner and outer boxes

A velvety surface in a unique shade that resembles dark

The original dial is in stunning original condition

One can only imagine how extraordinary it must have been to request such a custom piece back in the 1940s – not only because of the domino base and its materials

This is a special watch as it is truly the last of the plexi glass and matte dial sports Rolex watches so beloved by collectors

Leonidas Chronograph CP2 Italian Army Issued berluti inner and outer boxesThe Pre Heuer military chronographThis is a very rare and cool early military chronograph by Leonidas. Before they merged with Heuer, Leonidas produced a small batch of chronos that bore the Leonidas name. This particular example was issued to the Italian Army, as designated on the case back E. I no 1001, where EI stands for Esercito Italiano, which translates to the Italian Army. Powered by a Valjoux 222 flyback movement, the watch has two chrono