Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 496
ULYSSE NARDIN DECK CHRONOMETER, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, HYDROGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT, GUILLAUME BALANCE Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, No. 123114, case No. 619181. Made circa 1948. Fine, keyless, center-seconds, sterling silver deck Chronometer with Guillaume balance in original wooden box.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 12,000 - 20,000 / USD 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 1,875
Three-tier mahogany deck box, the upper section with a numbered bone plaque, brass case en forme de tabatière secured inside the mahogany box, screwed-down brass bezel. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute and secondsrings with fi ve-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Blued steel "Spade" hands. 48 mm.(21'''), frosted gilt, half-plate, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, anibal-brass Guillaume balance, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |