Sale 2312
Hong Kong
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31 May 2006
Price realised
HKD 61,200
Estimate
ULYSSE NARDIN. A FINE LIMITED EDITION 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL DIAL SIGNED ULYSSE NARDIN, MODEL SAN MARCO CLOISONNE, CUTTY SARK, NO. 02/12, CASE NO. 131-77-9 6892, CIRCA 1993 With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the cloisonné enamel dial depicting the clipper Cutty Sark against a bright blue sky, with applied Roman and baton numerals on gilt chapter ring, sweep centre seconds, in circular case with stepped bezel, fluted lugs, back secured by four screws, together with an 18k gold Ulysse Nardin buckle, case, dial and movement signed 37 mm. diam.
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US$5,000-7,000 This watch is accompanied by a Certificate and Watch Rate Certificate. This watch is number 2 of a very limited edition of 12 examples produced.
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