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    Important Pocketwatches and Wristwatches

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    12 May 2008

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    Lot 301

    Ulysse Nardin. A large and unusual stainless steel water-resistant aviator's wristwatch with indirect sweep centre seconds and black dial

    SIGNED ULYSSE NARDIN, LOCLE, MOVEMENT NO. 239136, CASE NO. 614126, MANUFACTURED IN 1943

    Price realised

    CHF 7,500

    Estimate

    CHF 6,000 - CHF 9,000

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    Ulysse Nardin. A large and unusual stainless steel water-resistant aviator's wristwatch with indirect sweep centre seconds and black dial
    Signed Ulysse Nardin, Locle, movement no. 239136, case no. 614126, manufactured in 1943
    Cal. 12''' 264 Felsa nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the black dial with gilt printing, luminous Arabic and baton numerals, luminous hands, indirect sweep centre seconds, in large circular water-resistant-type case with screw back, case, dial and movement signed
    38 mm. diam.

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    Lot Essay

    According to the Archives of Ulysse Nardin, the present watch fitted with calibre 12''' 264 Felsa movement was sold on 1 February 1943. It is part of a small series of 288 examples of this model, the majority believed to have been sold to Eastern Europe.

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