Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 195

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Geneve, No. 115718, case No. 347457, August 1916. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", band and borders engine-turned in a vermicelli pattern, the cover chased with a standing lion holding a shield engraved with the monogram J. F. G.", and further foliage decoration, the back decorated en suite with foliage only. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in exhibitions and timing contests. D. White enamel with Empire Roman numerals and sunk subsicliary seconds. Gold "spade " hands. M. 18-, frosted and gilt, bar calibre, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dram. 54 mm. Accompanied by Elicit des Archives.