DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Ulysse Nardin, Locle, minute repeater with four-year perpetual calendar, moonphase and split-seconds chronograph, 55mm, heavy 18K gold original Nardin case with initials to rear, Jurgensen-style lips, gold cuvette, white enamel quintuple-sunk dial with aperture for moonphase, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement with counterpoise, fully jeweled repeat train down to the hammers, likely 31J or greater, wheel satin nickel finish, s#7608 within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 97.7 dwt (152.0 g). A very rare top grade complication from this esteemed maker.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good repeat function and tone, good chronograph function apart from an occasional sluggishness of reset or failure to reset completely to 12, calendar functions advancing correctly via adjustment buttons inset to case band, overhaul recommended for occasional sluggishness of chronograph reset or failure of complete chronograph reset, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some toning of plate surfaces, some scattered specks of oxide to steelwork; excellent dial with faint hl through four-year register, some scattered small fine scratches; excellent hands; case shows medium wear, protruding ding to lower portion of cuvette, no exterior dents or dings, reduced engraving detail, reduced engine turning with full loss at perimeter of rear; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$30000
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