Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 191

"Cristoforo Columbo" Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, "San Marco - Cristoforo Colombo - Santa Maria.", No. 14/25. Made in a limited edition of 25 examples in 1992. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and cloisonné enamel gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, stepped lugs, case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and Roman numerals, the center with a polychrome cloisonné enamel scene of the "Santa Maria". Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.