The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 692

1846 Marine Chronometer Ulysse Nardin, Le Locle, Suisse, "1846 Marine Chronometer, Officially Certified Chronometer?, No. 4608, Ref. 263-22. Made circa 2000. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with date, power reserve and a stainless steel Ulysse Nardin link bracelet with double deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, concave lugs, case back with 6 screws, engraved with a list of UN awards, screwed-down crown, sapphire crystal. D. Silvered, with large dark blue Arabic numerals and luminous dots, large subsidiary seconds dial, "1846" in red, cyclops aperture for the date at 6, outer minute division, up-and-down indication at 12. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal. UN 26, rhodium plated, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 11 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.