Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 569
ULYSSE NARDIN USS CONSTITUTION REF. 131-77-9 ENAMEL YELLOW GOLD Ulysse Nardin, San Marco, Mayflower, No. 11/25, Ref. 131-77-9. Made in a limited edition of 25 examples in 1995. Very fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné polychrome enamel dial depicting the USS Constitution with an 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle. Accompanied by a box.
HKD 70,000 - 100,000
USD 9,000 - 12,900 / CHF 8,500 - 12,100
Sold: HKD 87,500
Two-body, solid, case back with four screws, embossed with the Lion of San Marco and signature, fluted lugs, rounded bezel, sapphire- set winding-crown with the initials U.N. sapphire crystal. Polychrome cloisonné enamel representing Uss constitution, outer chapter ring with applied white gold baton indexes and Roman numerals quarters. White gold feuille hands. Cal. UN 13, gilt brass, 21 jewels, fausses cotes and oeil-de-perdrix decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |