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Ulysse Nardin
A very attractive and rare stainless steel wristwatch with black lacquer dial, luminous Arabic hour markers and large round chronograph pushers
Estimate
CHF15,000 - 30,000
Sold For
CHF22,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Ulysse Nardin
Year
1942
Movement No
121’636
Case No
613’930
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 13’’’, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel
Dimensions
35mm diameter
Signed
Dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Ulysse Nardin is a widely acclaimed Swiss watch manufacturer which was founded in 1846 and earned recognition for its precision chronometers during the early to mid 20th century.
The present example is housed in a masculine stainless steel round case, with the pleasing proportions and balance found on the most desirable watches from the 1940s. The two round chronograph pushers are seemingly large for a case of its size, giving the timepiece greater presence on the wrist, but also enhancing the user friendliness. In fact this watch must have been designed with someone in mind who would use it in rough outdoor conditions, as the watch also features a screw-back protecting the fine movement from humidity and dust.
The black lacquered dial is stunning, and features luminous Arabic hour markers and hands. The designation on the dial under the Ulysse Nardin inscription logo reads “Locle Suisse”, referring to Le Locle, the historic headquarters of their factories.
The watch is fitted with a leather strap, giving it both a classic and versatile look. Well preserved, and in overall excellent original condition, the watch retains strong definition throughout the case and lugs.
The present example is housed in a masculine stainless steel round case, with the pleasing proportions and balance found on the most desirable watches from the 1940s. The two round chronograph pushers are seemingly large for a case of its size, giving the timepiece greater presence on the wrist, but also enhancing the user friendliness. In fact this watch must have been designed with someone in mind who would use it in rough outdoor conditions, as the watch also features a screw-back protecting the fine movement from humidity and dust.
The black lacquered dial is stunning, and features luminous Arabic hour markers and hands. The designation on the dial under the Ulysse Nardin inscription logo reads “Locle Suisse”, referring to Le Locle, the historic headquarters of their factories.
The watch is fitted with a leather strap, giving it both a classic and versatile look. Well preserved, and in overall excellent original condition, the watch retains strong definition throughout the case and lugs.
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.