Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 103
ULYSSE NARDIN REF. 139-70-9 SAN MARCO ENDEAVOUR PLATINUM Ulysse Nardin, "San Marco Enveavour", No. 1/5, Ref. 139-70-9. Made in a limited edition of 5 pieces in 1990s. Very fine and very rare, self-winding, center seconds, platinum Chronometer wristwatch with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting the famous vessel with a platinum Ulysse Nardin buckle.
HKD 120,000 - 170,000
USD 15,000 - 22,000 / CHF 13,000 - 19,000
Sold: HKD 150,000
Two-body, solid, case back with four screws, embossed with the Lion of San Marco and signature, fluted lugs, rounded bezel, sapphire-set winding-crown with the initials U.N. sapphire crystal. Polychrome cloisonné enamel representing Endeavour vessel, outer chapter ring with applied white gold baton indexes and Roman numerals quarters. White gold feuille hands. Cal. UN 13, gilt brass, 21 jewels, fausses cotes and oeil-de-perdrix decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |