Franchi Menotti - Milano Tonigiani RARO "Esemplare N

I am selling a splendid and rare Franchi Menotti Milano “Tonigiani,” a Swiss Made mechanical watch from a limited edition run, with an individually numbered specimen No. 377. A watch that is decidedly distinctive, characterized by a large case and a very elaborate dial, with a truly substantial 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 aesthetics are the luminescent-filled hands and the large FM-customized crown. On the case back you’ll find one of the most fascinating elements of the watch: the large transparent bottom, which allows you to admire the manual-wind Swiss mechanical movement, customized FRANCHI MENOTTI MILANO – TONIGIANI, with indication 17 JEWELS – SWISS. CHARACTERISTICS • Brand: Franchi Menotti Milano • Model: Tonigiani • Limited edition production • Individual specimen numbered No. 377 • Manual-wind mechanical movement • Movement Swiss Made – 17 jewels • Case diameter: 46 mm excluding crown • Approximately 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 signed FM • Brown strap with crocodile effect • Complete with its 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 serial number No. 377 makes this Franchi Menotti a very distinctive and uncommon piece. Ideal for a collector or for someone seeking a large Italian mechanical watch with a Swiss heart, distant from the more commercial productions. Sold complete with the era-appropriate wooden box and exactly in the conditions visible in the photograph.

Estimate:£465.38

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