Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012

LOT 218

ULYSSE NARDIN REF.353-88 PETRONAS FP1 LIMITED EDITION Ulysse Nardin, ?Maxi Marine Chronograph, Automatic?, No.091/110, Ref. 353-88. Made in a limited edition of 110 examples circa 2005. Fine, water-resistant, self-winding stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, date, tachometer, titanium bracelet section and a titanium Ulysse Nardin double deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

HKD 15,000 - 23,000

USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,300

Sold: HKD 27,500

C. Three-body, polished, reeded band, curved lugs, dedicated case back listing the companies 18 gold medals from 1862-1964 secured by 6 screws , screw-down crown and buttons, sapphire crystal. D. White with blue Arabic numerals, luminous dot and baton markers, raised outer tachometer, silver highlighted subsidiary dials for running seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour registers. Aperture for the date between 4 and 5, central FP1 logo. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal. UN35, based ETA 2892A2, rhodium plated, 57 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating balance spring, index regulator, hack mechanism. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

The Petronas FP1 racing motorcycle was built in 2003 with an 899.5 cc engine to complete in the Superbike World Championships with four-time Superbike Champion Carl Fogerty. However that year regulations allowed larger engines, and with competition from larger capacity bikes the FP1 was at a disadvantage. Though Petronas withdrew in 2006, the FP1 achieved cult status as the fi rst Superbike built in Malaysia, with only 100 designated for road use.