Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,Po...

New York, Mar 23, 2005

LOT 290

"USS Constitution" Ulysse Nardin, Le Locle, Suisse, "San Marco,? No. 1/5, Ref. 139-70-9. Made in a limited edition of 5 exam-ples in the 1990s. Very fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a platinum Ulysse Nardin buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back embossed with Lion of San Marco symbol in relief and signature,sapphire-set winding-crown with the U. N. initials and logo, sapphire crystal. D. In polychrome "cloisonné"enamel representing the ship "USS Constitution,? applied white gold Roman numerals and bâton indexes on aplain reserve. White gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 2892-A2, gilt brass, ?fausses côtes? and "oeil-de-perdrix" deco-ration,21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flatbalance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.