108th Auction

2023/5/20

Lot 18

Ulysse Nardin
1846 Marine Chronometer

A rare wrist chronometer with power reserve indicator and date. With original box, Bulletin de Marche Observatory Ulysse Nardin, La Chaux-de-Fonds issued on 27 October 2000, C.O.S.C. rating certificate, leather wallet and operating instructions. The watch was given a revision at Ulysse Nardin in January 2023.

Sold

estimated
2.5004.000 €
Price realized
3.500 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screwed on back, original buckle.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.4592
Ref.263-22
Cal.UN26
Diam.38 mm
Circa2000
Ctry.Switzerland


The design of the 1846 Marine Chronometer, reference 263-22 is inspired by the large ship's chronometers. Produced in wristwatch size this timepiece is a precision instrument for connoiseurs of the art of watchmaking. The traditional oversized second hand display and the power indicator are unmistakable characteristics of the marine chronometer.