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Ulysse Nardin
Ref. 139-70-9
Chronometer San Marco “Musée”
A well-preserved, unworn and possibly unique platinum wristwatch with center seconds, Hong Kong Victoria Harbor cloisonné enamel dial, certificate and presentation box, made to commemorate the Hong Kong handover
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Though Ulysse Nardin is now better known for its avant-garde models, enamel dials were a central element in Ulysse Nardin’s collection between 1980s and the early 2000s. All crafted by Donzé Cadrans, cloisonné enamel was reserved for the brand’s most prestigious models, such as the Chronometer San Marco.
The present San Marco Chronometer features a striking cloisonné enamel dial that vividly portrays the iconic skyline and Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong, capturing the city's vibrant character and energetic pace. At the center of the dial is a traditional Chinese junk sailing across Victoria Harbour, a tribute both to the brand’s maritime heritage and to Hong Kong’s transformation from a fishing village into a global metropolis. The Bank of China Tower, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, is also prominently featured, anchoring the composition and celebrating Hong Kong’s modern identity. To commemorate the historic event, the caseback is engraved in Traditional Chinese with the city’s name “香港” and the handover date "1997年7月1日" .
The present example is a possibly unique piece signed Musée. Offered in well-preserved overall condition, the present timepiece accompanied by its original accessories.
The present San Marco Chronometer features a striking cloisonné enamel dial that vividly portrays the iconic skyline and Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong, capturing the city's vibrant character and energetic pace. At the center of the dial is a traditional Chinese junk sailing across Victoria Harbour, a tribute both to the brand’s maritime heritage and to Hong Kong’s transformation from a fishing village into a global metropolis. The Bank of China Tower, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, is also prominently featured, anchoring the composition and celebrating Hong Kong’s modern identity. To commemorate the historic event, the caseback is engraved in Traditional Chinese with the city’s name “香港” and the handover date "1997年7月1日" .
The present example is a possibly unique piece signed Musée. Offered in well-preserved overall condition, the present timepiece accompanied by its original accessories.
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.