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Ulysse Nardin
Ref. 136-77-9
Chronometer San Marco “Hong Kong Victoria Harbor”
A rare and commemorative limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with center seconds, Hong Kong Victoria Harbor cloisonné enamel dial, certificate and presentation box, numbered 1 of a limited edition of 28 pieces, made to commemorate the Hong Kong handover
- Estimate
- HK$70,000 - 140,000€7,700 - 15,500$9,000 - 17,900
HK$203,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Ulysse Nardin
- Year
- Circa 1997
- Reference No
- 136-77-9
- Movement No
- 20’831
- Case No
- 1/28
- Model Name
- Chronometer San Marco “Hong Kong Victoria Harbor”
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 2892A2, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 37mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by blank Ulysse Nardin Certificate, instruction manual, COSC certificates, leather holder, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
Victoria Harbour, the beating heart of Hong Kong, is a stunning natural harbor separating Hong Kong Island from the Kowloon Peninsula. Renowned for its breathtaking skyline, the harbor is a global icon of urban beauty, framed by towering skyscrapers and the majestic Victoria Peak. By day, it's waters bustle with ferries, ships, and traditional junks, while at night, it transforms into a dazzling horizon of infinite lights. As a historic trade hub and cultural landmark, Victoria Harbour embodies Hong Kong’s vibrant spirit, blending East and West in a mesmerizing waterfront spectacle.
The present Ulysse Nardin Chronometer San Marco features a beautiful cloisonné enamel dial depicting the famous Harbour where the iconic Hong Kong Convention Centre can be recognized right away. Complemented by the red Dukling, the vessel was originally owned and manned by Chinese fishermen. It was typical junk which used to crisscross Hong Kong waterways. After sailing the waters and deep sea channels for more than 60 years and still operating today. A perfect celebration of the Hong Kong handover in 1997, 28 pieces in yellow gold of this model were produced. The present example is numbered 1 from the series and preserved in a private collection ever since it's launched.
The present Ulysse Nardin Chronometer San Marco features a beautiful cloisonné enamel dial depicting the famous Harbour where the iconic Hong Kong Convention Centre can be recognized right away. Complemented by the red Dukling, the vessel was originally owned and manned by Chinese fishermen. It was typical junk which used to crisscross Hong Kong waterways. After sailing the waters and deep sea channels for more than 60 years and still operating today. A perfect celebration of the Hong Kong handover in 1997, 28 pieces in yellow gold of this model were produced. The present example is numbered 1 from the series and preserved in a private collection ever since it's launched.
Ulysse Nardin
Swiss | 1846Founded in 1846 in Le Locle, Switzerland, Ulysse Nardin is a widely acclaimed Swiss watch manufacturer that earned recognition for its precision chronometers during the early to mid-twentieth century. Ulysse Nardin himself was a trained watchmaker under the guidance of his father, Leonard-Frederic Nardin, as well as master watchmakers Frederic William Dubois and Louis Jean Richard-dit-Bressel. Collectors in particular seek this brand's oversized vintage chronograph wristwatches, including the reference 7536-2.
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