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 Ulysse Nardin crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Ulysse Nardin buckle Dimensions: 37 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed, dial further numbered Accessories: With Ulysse Nardin Certificate dated 6 October 1998, Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètre Watch Rate Certificate, instruction manual, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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.
Founded 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.