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Ulysse Nardin
Ref. 139-70-9
San Marco Port
A fine and rare platinum wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and engraved dial
Estimate
HK$120,000 - 180,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Ulysse Nardin
Year
Circa 1998
Reference No
139-70-9
Movement No
20'970
Case No
5
Model Name
San Marco Port
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Automatic, 2892A2, 21 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Black <em>Ulysse Nardin</em> crocodile leather strap
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum <em>Ulysse Nardin </em>buckle
Dimensions
37 mm. diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed, dial further numbered</em>
Accessories
With <em>Ulysse Nardin</em> Certificate dated 6 October 1998, Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètre Watch Rate Certificate, instruction manual, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The San Marco collection consistently represents the image of Ulysse Nardin with its unique and finely hand crafted dials. The present watch is fitted with a richly engraved dial depicting two ships sailing fearlessly in the sea. Accompanied with original certificate, the watch is a rare example that demonstrates the degree of expertise and sophistication of the company.
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.