Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 184
ULYSSE NARDIN SILVER CHRONOMETER MILITARY POCKET WATCH Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Geneva, No. 21558, case no. 372049. Made for the Argentinean Navy in the 1930s. Fine and rare, large, sterling silver keyless deck and pocket Chronometer with Guillaume balance and 40-hour power reserve indication.
USD 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 19,000 - 35,000 / CHF 2,400 - 4,300
Sold: USD 3,750
Four body, massive, "bassine," polished, hinged back and bezel engraved: 21558 ARMADA ARGENTINA 60044-Ci. Hinged silver cuvette with Chronometer engraving. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds, up-and-down indication for the power reserve at 12. Blued steel spade hands. Cal. 22"', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic Guillaume compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, cuvette and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |