Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 120

ULYSSE NARDIN REF. 139-10 ST. BASIL RED SQUARE PLATINUM Ulysse Nardin, St. Basil Red Square, Special Edition, No. 06 / 30, Ref. 139-10. Made in a limited Edition of 30 pieces in 2005 to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Kremlin. Fine and very rare, self-winding, center seconds, platinum chronometer wristwatch with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting the St. Basil Cathedral at Red Square and a platinum Ulysse Nardin buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box in the shape of a multi-layer blue translucent enamel Egg of the Tsars decorated with diamonds showing the gates and towers of the Kremlin. Included are the Certificate of Limited Edition, Chronometer Certificate, instructions and Historical Certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, fluted lugs, case back with 6 screws decorated with the image of Kuzma Minin and Dimitry Pozharsky, blue enamel winding crown. D. Polychrome cloisonné dial with round white gold indexes. White gold feuille hands. M. Cal based ETA 2892A2, gilt, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm.