The Private Collection of Theodor Beyer
Hotel Baur Au Lac, Zurich, Nov 16, 2003
LOT 85
Ulysse Nardin, Locle No. 128510, case No. 728734, made in two examples in 1963. Very fine and rare 18K gold, keyless, thin, astronomical minute-repeating dress watch with chronograph, perpetual calendar, phases of the moon and 30-minute recorder.
CHF 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 16,000 - 23,000 / USD 18,500 - 26,000
Sold: CHF 48,300
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. Painted white, Breguet numerals, outer minutes and seconds rings, four subsidiary dials for days of the week, months with four year leap cycle, concentric with 30-minute recorder, date, aperture for phases of the moon concentric with subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "feuille" hands. M. 43 mm (19''') 30/12ème thick, nickel, 34 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by a slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |