ULYSSE NARDIN, "FREAK 28'800 V/H DIAMOND HEART"

FINE, RARE, HIGHLY UNUSUAL, 950 PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET MANUAL-WINDING CARROUSEL TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH DUAL DIRECT ESCAPEMENT AND SEVEN-DAY POWER-RESERVE, LIMITED EDITION OF 99 PIECES

NO., CIRCA 2006

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ULYSSE NARDIN, "FREAK 28'800 V/H DIAMOND HEART"

FINE, RARE, HIGHLY UNUSUAL, 950 PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET MANUAL-WINDING CARROUSEL TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH DUAL DIRECT ESCAPEMENT AND SEVEN-DAY POWER-RESERVE, LIMITED EDITION OF 99 PIECES
NO., CIRCA 2006

Calibre UN201, 32 jewels, patented dual direct escapement with two polycrystalline diamond impulse wheels, the cobalt-blue dial with Arabic numerals on crystal chapter ring, lower bridge indicates the hour, upper bridge fitted with linear wheel train and escapement assembly for the minutes, in three-part case with pavé-set diamond rotatable bezel and lugs, plaque inscribed with the production number in the band, transparent back revealing the mainspring with ridged crown for winding, 18k white gold UN double deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
Diameter: 43 mm.

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Please note the impulse wheels of the present watch are made from polycrystalline diamonds, and not crystal silicon as stated in the catalogue.

Lot Essay

US$50,000-77,000
EUR33,100-49,700

Invented by Dr. Ludwig Oechslin, a scientist, inventor, historian and watchmaker, the ingenious and unusual design of the 7-day Carrousel Tourbillon allows the owner to set and wind the watch without a crown and to read the time without traditional hands. The movement can beat for seven days when fully wound and does not require any lubrication.
It is also the first time piece ever produced that features an escapement etched out of polycrystalline cultured diamond, which neither expands nor contracts and is free from electric and magnetic influences.

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