CARLO FERRARA - a gentleman's Quadro Regulator wrist watch. Numbered CFQ-0905. Signed automatic ETA movement. White split dial with separate black Arabic hour track to right and minute track to left-hand side, date aperture to six. Smooth bezel with exhibition case back, stainless steel case fitted to an authentic black crocodile strap with stainless steel deployant clasp. 36mm. Box and papers.

This little known watch maker from Rome uses a modified ETA calibre 2892A2 to create what is referred to as a 'Dancing Regulator'. Hours and minutes are shown on separate oval tracks which the hands travel up and down, performing a graceful pirouette at either end.