Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 478
ULYSSE NARDIN 160TH ANNIVERSARY CHRONOMETER - WHITE GOLD Ulysse Nardin, "Chronometer 1846-2006, 160th Anniversary", No. 238, Ref. 1600-100. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2006. Very fine and rare, curved oval, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold Chronometer wristwatch with "Dual-Ulysse" escapement, large date and an 18K white gold Ulysse Nardin double deployant clasp.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,400
Sold: CHF 11,875
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, wide bezel, straight stepped lugs, the band with a brushed pink gold plaque engraved "No. 238", attached with two screws, screw- down winding crown with blue enamel UN logo, transparent back with 8 screws, sapphire crystals. Three-tone royal blue and silver with applied white gold radial Arabic numerals, oval subsidiary chapter ring for the seconds with two blued steel screws, engraved signature plaques secured by blued steel screws, large double date aperture. Luminous polished white gold épée hands. Cal. UN160-000748, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 52 jewels, Dual-Ulysse escapement with two nickel alloy escape wheels, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, 22K white gold rotor with "Ulysse Nardin 160" in royal blue champleve enamel, hacking feature.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 8 |
Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |