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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
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.