Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 229

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, Chro-nometer San Marco, Ref. 756-22. Pro-duced circa 1996.Important and rare, self-winding, water-resistant down to 30 meters, two-train 18K yellow gold gentleman's wrist clockwatch, with automaton striking hours and half hours and 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, back with screws engraved with the Lion of Saint Mark and signature, concave bezel, fluted lugs, blue enameled winding-crown with the initials U.N., sapphire crystal, push buttons on the 2 for silent or strike, and repeater button on the 4. D. translucent blue enamel on gold with an embossed gold automaton, harmoniously striking the hours and the half hours. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 11 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 41 jewels, two gear-trainsor move-ment and striking work, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.San Marco Chronometers.A limited edition in 18K yellow gold especially made to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Ulysse Nardin.