Franchi Menotti Milano - Tonigiani Raro "Esemplare N

I’m selling a splendid and rare Franchi Menotti Milano “Tonigiani”, Swiss Made mechanical watch from a limited production run, with an individually numbered specimen No. 377. A decidedly special watch, characterized by a large case and a highly elaborate dial, with a truly impressive presence on the wrist. The beautiful blue/gray dial features a three-dimensional finish, large applied Roman numerals, central minute track, and small seconds at 9 o’clock. Completing the aesthetic are the luminous-filled hands and the large customized FM crown. On the back you’ll find one of the most fascinating elements of the watch: the large transparent case back, which allows you to admire the manual-winding Swiss mechanical movement, customized FRANCHI MENOTTI MILANO – TONIGIANI, with indication 17 JEWELS – SWISS. CHARACTERISTICS • Brand: Franchi Menotti Milano • Model: Tonigiani • Limited production • Individually numbered No. 377 • Manual-winding mechanical movement • Swiss Made movement – 17 jewels • Case diameter: 46 mm excluding crown • About 48 mm with crown • Blue/gray worked dial • Large applied Roman numerals • Small seconds at 9 o’clock • Transparent case back with movement on display • Large crown branded FM • Brown strap with crocodile effect • Complete with its original wooden box from the era The watch is presented in excellent aesthetic condition, as visible in the photographs. The combination of the watch’s substantial case size, the distinctive dial, the fully visible Swiss-made mechanical movement, and the individual number No. 377 makes this Franchi Menotti a very special and uncommon piece. Ideal for a collector or for someone looking for a large Italian mechanical watch with a Swiss heart, far from the more commercial productions. Sold complete with the original wooden box from the era and exactly in the conditions visible in the photograph.

Estimate:£501.85

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