Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 203
ULYSSE NARDIN REF. 139-10, POLYCHROME CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL; “FLYING CLOUD”; PLATINUM, 17/30
HKD 75,000 - 120,000
CHF 9,400 - 15,000 / USD 9,600 - 15,300
Sold: HKD 106,250
Platinum, self-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, waterresistant with sapphire-crystal case-back screwed by six screws, centreseconds, polychrome cloisonné enamel dial showing the Flying Cloud, a clipper ship that set the world’s sailing record for the fastest passage between New York and San Francisco, 89 days and 8 hours; the ship held this record for over 130 years, from 1854 to 1989.
| 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
Model “Flying Cloud"
Reference 139-10
Year Circa 2010
Movement No. 2892A2
Calibre UN 27 – 05841 (based on ETA 2892 A2), 22K yellow gold rotor
Case No. 17/30
Bracelet Navy-blue leather UN strap, platinum UN buckle
Diameter 40 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement