In the 1950's, the era that culminated in designs like the '57 Chevy and the '59 Cadillac fine, Ulysse Nardin created some dramatic models only for the less restrained U.S. market. Such is the case with this special vintage classic, sure to be appreciated on your wrist.
As a men midsize, by today's standards it is a unisex size well-suited to a man with smaller wrists or a woman.
Unlike most of the more dramatically cased watches which have handwound movements, this watch has a very fine automatic chronometer movement constructed and adjusted to maintain accuracy across a wide range of temperatures.
It is fully original UN down to the UN contract case for the U.S. market, cabochon winding crown and all hands. It is in excellent original condition. Our photos don't do it justice.
Its case is in better than near mint condition. Its silver dial is original and untouched with a 3-6-9 Explorer style configuration and has warmed slightly completing the vintage look.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It winds very smoothy is running strong and accurately.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Ulysse Nardin:
Ulysse Nardin is best known by many collectors for creating chronometers, extremely accurate time keeping instruments. Their marine chronometer used by ship's captains to plot and follow the correct course while at sea. By employing sextants and chronometers, a captain could track the changes in his course over time and determine the exact location of his ship, and Nardin's marine chronometers were among the most reliable and sought after.
- Manufacturer: Ulysse Nardin
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year made: c. 1950's
- Serial no.: 6,511,997
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men - today a unisex watch
- Case material: 14K gold
- Case markings (outside): 14K gold
- Case condition: Better than near mint with slight remnants of wear to the back
- Dimensions: 30.5mm wide (excluding crown) by 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, gold applique Arabic and half spherical indices, original, lightly aged and warmed in tone
- Hands: Original, gold, "Lances"
- Movement type: Signed Ulysse Nardin, rhodium finished, shock protected, index regulator
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 16mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
