Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
Ulysse Nardin, Lode, No. 7382, June 1889. Fine and almost certainly unique pocket chronometer movement, made as an exhibition piece.
D. White enamel with gilt Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, applied with gold stylised medals and laurel branches symbolising the prizes awarded in exhibitions and timing contests. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', framed in a ring engraved: Ulysse Nardin, Locle, No. 7382, Grand Prix, Paris 1889,18 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with gold poising and timing screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and and the frame of the movement. h1 very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.