Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Hong Kong, Dec 12, 2018

LOT 331

ULYSSE NARDIN WATCH WITH BLUE SAPPHIRE JEWELS

HKD 12,000 - 24,000

USD 1,500 - 3,000 / EUR 1,300 - 2,700

Stainless steel, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, hinged case-back, subsidiary seconds at 6, made for the Japanese market


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Ulysse Nardin

Model retailed by Tenshodo, Tokyo (Japan)

Year 1926

Movement No. 98 148

Case No. 358 614

Caliber 17''' 4, rhodium-plated, with going barrel, cut bimetallic balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw, entirely jewelled with sapphires instead of rubies

Dimensions Ø 43 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Extract from the Archives

Notes

The Extract from the Archives, dated September 2018, mentioned that this watch was sold in 1926. Tenshodo, Tokyo Founded in 1879, Tenshodo has been dealing with watches, jewelleries and railroad models from 1888 in Ginza, Tokyo. From 1913, it appointed as the agent of Uylsse Nardin, Zenith and Tissot, and marine Chronometer that made by Ulysse Nardin have been delivered to the Japanese Navy. Therefore, Tenshodo became known as the representative of Uylsse Nardin in Japan.