Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 35
Ulysse Nardin, Lode, Suisse, Choonometec, No. 12473, case No. B7062, March 1906. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer, awarded a First Prize with Bulletin of First Class for the timing contest organised at the Astronomical Observatory of Neuchatel in 1907.
CHF 5,500 - 6,500
C. Four body, massive, "bassine", the engine turned back centered with the engraved monogram "J.F.M.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved: Prime par 1'Etat, ler Prix, lore Classe an Contours de 1'Observatoire Astronomigue de Neuchatel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 22"', frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, spring detent escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with copy of the Observatory records. Diam. 56 mm.
