Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 05, 2007
LOT 142
Two-Day Marine Chronometer Ulysse Nardin, Locle, No. 4595. Made circa 1940. Fine, mahogany, 2-day marine chronometer with power reserve indication and ratchet key. Accompanied by the original transportation case.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 1,700 - 2,500
Sold: USD 2,950
C. Three-tier, with brass handles, the glazed middle section with hinged lid (missing glass). Brass bowl and gimbaled suspension. D. Silvered with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dials for the seconds and power reserve indication (missing hand). Gold spade hands. M. Cal. 83 mm, gilt brass, full plate with baluster pillars secured by screws, 14 jewels, fusée with chain and Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw's spring detent escapement, free-sprung 2-arm bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical weights and 2 meantime adjusting nuts, polished steel helical balance spring, diamond endstone. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. Bowl 11 cm., box 19 x 19 cm. Property of Various Owners
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-9-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Scratched HANDS Original |