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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, No. 12234, case No. 12234, made in November 1905. Very fine 18K gold, keyless, minute-repeating watch with chronograph, in original fitted box.
C. Four-body, massive, ?bassine?, polished with engraved monogram on the back, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, outermost chronograph track divided into fifths, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 45 mm (20???), rhodium-plated, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 55 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |