Manufacturer: Ulysse Nardin Year: Circa 1940’s Movement No: 27’167 Case No: 387’902 Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, jeweled Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle Dimensions: 37mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement
Catalogue Essay
During the midst of the 1940’s, various manufacturers were enthralled to create the best chronograph wristwatch. Ulysse Nardin, having developed its prestige reputation in the industry since the beginning of the 20th century for its precise chronometer wristwatches, Ulysse Nardin was indeed one of the major manufacturers that was actively manufacturing chronograph wristwatches in the era.
The present chronograph wristwatch from the 1940’s epitomizes the iconic case design and its symmetrical dial layout. With an enhanced attractive appeal, the present example ticks most boxes that one would seek for in a chronograph wristwatch. Featuring a desirable gilt tri-tone dial with black and shades of grey and further fitted with a pulsation meter scale.
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.