CHRONOSPLIT BERLIN II MODEL, REF. 583-22, NO. 959, CIRCA 1997

The ‘Berlin 1907’ split-seconds chronograph combines aesthetics with horological complexity. The design of the dial is very pleasing to the eye, with prominence given to the subsidiary dials in mother-of-pearl, and in particular, the very useful 24-hour indication that allows the wearer to distinguish between day and night. The split-seconds chronograph function enables the timing of two events simultaneously, for instance, two cars or two horses racing, and includes 30-minute and 12-hour counters for single events of longer duration.

The case back is embossed with a medal of the city of Berlin, where, in 1907, Ulysse Nardin received an award at the Universal Exposition for their precision chronometry.

Two different versions of the ‘Berlin 1907’ split-seconds chronograph were produced: the first, ‘Chronosplit Berlin I,’ featured a small hour and minute dial at 3 o’clock and lacked a 24-hour indication; the second, ‘Chronosplit Berlin II,’ such as the present watch, features central hour and minute hands and a 24-hour indication at 3 o’clock.