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Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

LOT 162

?Trafalgar? Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, ?Chronometer San Marco Trafalgar?, No. 0/25, Ref. 136-77-9. Made in a limited edition of 25 examples in 1999. Very fine, rare and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial and an 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,500 / USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back engraved with the San Marco symbols and UN signature, fluted lugs, winding-crown with the initials U.N., sapphire crystal. D. In polychrome ?cloisonné enamel depicting the sea battle of Trafalgar, applied yellow gold round indexes. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 1-01

As new

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Notes

The Battle of Trafalgar 2005 marks the 200th anniversary of one of the greatest naval battles in history, between the English fleet and the Franco-Spanish fleet. It took place in 1805 near the Straits of Gibraltar, off the cape of Trafalgar. A very bloody battle led by the French flagship Bucentaure and the English flagship Victory under the command of Lord Nelson left the famous Admiral fatally wounded. However, the British fleet won a brilliant victory over the French, capturing the Bucentaure and sinking many of the French battleships. It meant the end to French Emperor Napoleon.