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Significant vintage military watches are becoming harder and harder to come by, and it’s becoming more and more difficult to source parts for them. What about, as an alternative, a watch made by the same issuing company, but in a modern guise, with modern technology?

Take the Zenith A. Cairelli CP-2, for example: Made for the Italian Air Force and retailed by a famed Roman jeweler in the 1960s, only about 2,500 were made — and not all of them were issued, making original, military versions tough to come by. Thankfully, however, Zenith made a re-edition in 2016, and it’s beautiful.

Featuring a 43mm stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, a bi-directional timing bezel, a luminous gloss black dial with a matching handset, and last but not least - Zenith's famed El Primero movement beating away within. Paired to a black leather strap with a signed pin buckle, this limited edition of just 1,000 pieces remains in fantastic condition and ships with its full kit!

This tribute to one of the most celebrated military watches of the last 75 years is also one of the best looking — and it’s powered by a historically significant movement, to boot.

Try it on for size!