Contemporary, Limited Edition, Modern...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001

LOT 175

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, No. 244/250, Ref. 266-22. Produced in a limited edition of 250 pieces in 1996.Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's chronometer wristwatch with date, 45 hours autonomy, and an 18K pink gold Ulysse Nardin buckle.

USD 3,400 - 3,800

C. two-body, solid, polished, back with screws, ribbed bezel-edge, concave lugs. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, oversized auxiliary seconds dial, in the middle, in red numerals, the date "1846", graduation for the up-and-down indication under the 12. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 26, rhodium-plated, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1 *
Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

This model was released in 1996 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Ulysse Nardin. Founded in 1846, the House quickly specialized in Marine Chronometers and equipped more than 50 military harbors in the world.The Marine Chronometer, allowed those at sea to determine with precision the point of longitude.