The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 665

Michelangelo Gigante Chronometer Ulysse Nardin, ?Michelangelo Gigante Chronometer, Automatic?, No. 234, Ref. 273-68. Sold on November 11, 2005. Fine, oversized, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with date, power reserve and a stainless steel Ulysse Nardin double deployant clasp. Accompanied by guarantee, COSC certificate and booklets.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, blue enamel screwed down crown with UN logo, Ulysse Nardin engraved on the band, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Two-tone, black and grey, applied silver radial Roman numerals, luminous dots, oversized subsidiary guilloche dial for the seconds at 6, revolving disc for the power reserve with fixed hand at 12, inner minute track, aperture for the date. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal. UN 27, rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 49 mm. Thickness 14.5 mm.