Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 90

"San Marco" Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, Chronometer San Marco, "Hour Striker", No. 11, Ref. 756-22. Made circa 1996. Very fine and rare, self-winding, hour repeating water-resistant,18K yellow gold gentleman's wrist clockwatch, with automaton Jack striking hours and half hours, blue leather strap and 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, back with screws engraved with the Lion of San Marcoand signature, concave bezel, fluted lugs, blue enameled winding-crown with the initialsU.N., sapphire crystal, push-buttons on the 2 for silent or strike, and repeater button onthe 4. D. Translucent blue enamel on "guilloché" gold with an engraved gold automatonJack striking the hours and the half hours. Gold "feuille" hands. M. 11 1/2''', rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 41 jewels, two trains for movement and strikingwork, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm.