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Ulysse Nardin

A large stainless steel open-faced watch with power reserve indication, Circa 1962

Lot Closed

March 8, 05:55 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A large stainless steel open-faced keyless lever deck chronometer with guillaume balance, power reserve indication, break circuit with original wooden box, Circa 1962


Dial: silvered

Caliber: mechanical lever movement, jeweled

Movement number: 128'150

Case: stainless steel, plain cuvette, snap on case back 

Case number: 717'140

Size: 64 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Ulysse Nardin wooden box with movement number plaque, and chronometer certificate dated December 1962

Please note that the present lot is a large stainless steel open-faced keyless lever deck chronometer with Guillaume balance, power reserve indication, break circuit with original wooden box, Circa 1962

This rare and unusual Break-Circuit deck watch was originally designed to service professionals in remote areas. This incredible innovation allowed professionals to operate with precise and audible time signals often required in survey tasks such as mapping and solar observations.