Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 209

Ulysse Nardin White Gold Freak Ulysse Nardin, Le Locle, "The Freak", No. 36, Ref. 010- 88. Made in 2002. Very fine and unusual, 18K white gold wristwatch with 60-minute revolving movement, Ludwig Oechslin's dual direct escapement, seven-day power reserve and Ulysse Nardin 18K white gold deployant buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate and booklet.

USD 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 18,000 - 22,000 / CHF 27,000 - 32,000

Sold: USD 32,400

C. Three-body, polished, stepped curled lugs, ridged duo-directional rotating bezel for setting the time, transparent rotating back for winding, the band with an applied brushed plaque engraved "No. 36," sapphire crystals. D. Matte dark blue, crystal chapter ring with gold radial Arabic numerals. Beveled brushed pink gold hour and minute pointers. M. Caliber UN 01, 13 3/4''', brushed steel bridges, with blued steel screws, rotating from the center, the lower bridge indicates the hour while the upper bridge fitted with the linear wheel train and escapement assembly, revolves once every hour indicating the minutes, the center axis pivoted in the sapphire crystal, 32 jewels, dual direct escapement with two crystal silicon impulse wheels, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, mainspring underneath the movement spanning the case diameter. Dial and case signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original