Only Online Auction
Geneva, Jan 03, 2022
LOT 367
Ulysse Nardin
Pocket watch, Neuchâtel Cantonal Shooting Contest of 1906; silver
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 1,000 - 1,950 / USD 1,100 - 2,200 / HKD 8,500 - 16,900
Sold: CHF 1,375
Silver, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6.
Case-back stamped with the coat-of-arms of Neuchâtel and oak leaves (made after the work of Louys Châtelain (1877-1947), Neuchâtel; stamped by Huguenin Frères, Le Locle); bezel inscribed “Tir Cantonal à Neuchâtel, 1906”; bezel pendant and bow with vine-branch decoration; silver cuvette (dome).
Case-back stamped with the coat-of-arms of Neuchâtel and oak leaves (made after the work of Louys Châtelain (1877-1947), Neuchâtel; stamped by Huguenin Frères, Le Locle); bezel inscribed “Tir Cantonal à Neuchâtel, 1906”; bezel pendant and bow with vine-branch decoration; silver cuvette (dome).
White enamel dial, with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Arbalète” (crossbow) hands.
Movement 17’’’, gilded, going barrel, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Ulysse Nardin, Le Locle
Model “Montre de tir” “Tir Cantonal à Neuchatel, 1906”
Year circa 1906
Movement No. 51 702
Case No. 924
Diameter 50.7 mm.
Caliber 17’’’, straight-line lever escapement
Weight 87.6 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial and movement
Accessories original fitted box, Bulletin de Marche (signed H. Rosatti)
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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