Ulysse Nardin

• automatic jeweled nickel lever movement, striking on two gongs, mono-metallic balance • blue guilloché enamel dial, applied Roman and baton indexes, applied jacquemarts simulate striking in unison with the repeating chimes • 18k white gold circular case, repeating slide to the band, snap-on sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Ulysse Nardin buckle

Manual winding movement running and minute repeating function in working order while cataloguing, repeating sound with nice clear tone and well paced. Enamel dial is intact, looks nice and clean. Case and buckle with scuffs from normal wear but no signs of repolishing. Overall appears in good condition. Case numbered Ref. 701-22. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Ulysse Nardin minute repeaters are a technical marvel with visual and auditory charm, incorporating both automata and chiming to announce the hours, quarters and minutes.  Jacquemart automata are a wonderfully playful complication, particularly when combined with a sophisticated minute repeating mechanism.  Thus timepieces, such as the present example crafted in 18k white gold, have immense appeal among collectors.

The use of Jacquemart automata on the dial dates to the Western Middle Ages, when men were employed to strike bells in the clock towers to publicly announce the time.  Later they were replaced by life-size mechanical figures called Jacquemart, created to amuse the public by striking bells in large public clocks.  Such Jacquemart can be found in Venice at the Piazza San Marco and the oldest (1368) in the tower of Dijon.