ULYSSE NARDIN Intage Men ' S Wristwatch Gold Skeleton Mechanical Mens Wrist Watch
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WELCOME TO THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO My name is Borys and here we create watches withvaluable and historic movements that have been preserved, restored and placedin newly designed cases. My NOBLE DESIGN WATCHES are singular works of art.Each is original and a one of a kind, a piece of art work that is also a littletime machine. We are a team and we have produced hundreds of piecesof art that bring special joy and happiness to many people around the world.People who appr...eciate what is handmade, special and unique. 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of mywatches.If you are in any way unsatisfied with thewatch I will fully refund the purchase price within 60 days from the date ofauction ending, no question's asked. BRIEF MAIN INFORMATION This is a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH. This is the term used for a new modern case exclusively designedat the WANDOLEC ART STUDIO. The newcase houses a valuable and historic watch movement. Please carefully read thesizes of this watch in the description. MOVEMENT:The authentic signed by ULYSSE NARDIN movement is 100%ORIGINAL and hasbeen in addition updated and engraved by the craftsman later.The movement is running superbly and keeping goodtime, recently serviced. CASE:NEW gold plated 23Kcase (non ULYSSE NARDIN) was made of THEWANDOLEC ART STUDIO in2018. WATCH CRYSTAL:The gently domed MINERAL GLASSES (front & back)are in excellent condition. Supplied without box and certificate to authenticity(Certificat d’Origine). SHIPPING: Worldwide!1. International Economy Shipping (10 to 23 businessdays) – FREE.2. UPS Worldwide Express Saver Shipping (3 to 6business days) – approx $60.00 (please contact with me before your payment).PAYMENT: Iprefer PayPal within 3 days of auction end but other methods are also acceptedwith prior approval.RETURNS: Iprovide 100% refunds within 60 days from date of auction ending, noquestions asked and without opening the case in Resolution Center and negativeor neutral feedback from your side. Ulysse Nardin
Le LOCLE – GENEVESwitzerland UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECE
VERY BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE SKELETON WATCH CA 1920’s
VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK For thecollector or the admirer this beautiful amazing large skeletonized dress a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH that dates to ca 1920’s and decoratedwith the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING – PIRATE’sSTYLE with the ROSE STONES thatwas made by the venerable ULYSSE NARDIN, Le Locle –Geneve, Switzerland to add toyour collection.The portrait of Ulysse Nardin Founded in 1846, Ulysse Nardin was named after itsfounder, Ulysse Nardin, an accomplished watchmaker. Nardin first trained inhorology under his father, Leonard-Frederic Nardin, and perfected his skillsunder the tutelage of Frederic William Dubois and LouisJeanRichard-dit-Bressel, two master watchmakers whose fame extended beyond themountains of Neuchatel, Switzerland.Mr. Ulysse Nardin In 1983, Ulysse Nardin was purchased by Rolf W.Schnyder, its current President. At about the same time, Schnyder alsodiscovered Dr. Ludwig Oechslin, a scientist, inventor, historian andwatch-maker extraordinaire. In a unique relationship of professionalcooperation and personal friendship, Schnyder and Oechslin created timepiecesthat had never before existed. The Ulysse Nardin collection is in the proud traditionof quality and mechanical innovation. Its consistent excellence had also beenrecognized by the award of 18 international gold medals and 4, 300 first prizesin chronometric excellence. In its over 150 years of history, Ulysse Nardin hadbeen widely respected as a specialist in marine chronometers. Among the mostreliable and accurate ever made, Ulysse Nardin’s marine chronometers are stillsought by collectors around the world, and have seen service with the navies ofsome 50 countries. Today, Ulysse Nardin continues to develop and producespecialized timepieces of the highest technical level in limited editions.Using the company’s patented inventions, these often include complicationsoffered by no other watchmaker, such as the renowned Trilogy of Astrolabium, Planetarium and Tellurium; the Jaquemart Minute Repeater and the Hour StrikerSan Marco. Ulysse Nardin was also responsible for the revival ofthe craft of cloisonné watches in the 1980s, when this art was thought to beextinct. The chronology of Ulysse Nardin1823 - Ulysse Nardin wasborn on 22 January at Le Locle. After initial training by his father, Léonard-Frédéric, he is sent to William Dubois, considered to be one of the leading precisionwatchmakers of his days.1846 - The ULYSSE NARDINcompany is founded. It is the beginning of an enterprise that has alreadylasted more than 155 years. The first watches made are exported to Central andSouth America through a Parisgo-between, Lucien Dubois, who was Nardin’s only customer for two years.1860 - Ulysse acquires ahigh-precision astronomical regulator to rate his pocket chronometers. This isthe well-known regulator constructed by Jacques-Frédéric Houriet in about 1768.It is now in the Château des Monts, Le Locle. First exports to the USA.Minute repeaters, highly complicated watches, and pocket chronometers carry thereputation of the maker in Le Locle far and wide.1862 - At the London InternationalExhibition, the company receives the highest award, “The Prize Medal” in thecategory “Complicated watches, pocket chronometers”. The award puts Ulysse inthe lead internationally among pocket chronometer makers.1865 - The company movesto its present premises at 3 rue du Jardin.1876 - February 20, deathof Ulysse Nardin, probably from a heart attack at the age of 53. The 21-yearold Paul-David takes over control of the company.1878 - Paul-David Nardinobtains a Gold Medal at the ParisUniversal Exhibition for his pocket and marine chronometers.1890 - December 20, twoSwiss patents are awarded, one is for a mechanism for chronometers whichpermits daily winding without reversing the bowl. This system would be appliedto the cylindrical aluminium cases launched from about 1893 onwards.1893 - First Prize at theChicagoUniversal Exhibition.A remarkable chronometer in a gold andsilver decorated case with a relief-engraved allegory of the Arts and Sciencesis shown. Gold Medal in the category “Marine and pocket chronometers”.1900 - As of this date, nine pocket chronometers fitted with tourbillon escapements were made byPaul-David Nardin.1904 - Marinechronometers are supplied to both the Russian and the Japanese admiralties.Following the Russo-Japanese War, the Imperial Government of Japan increases its orders andbecomes one of the company’s principal customers.1906 - First Prize andGold Medal at the MilanInternational Exhibition. At the Naval Observatory, Washington, DC, USA, Nardin chronometers take thefirst seven places. A Nardin chronometer breaks all performance records in the Hamburg Observatorytrials.1908 - At the Tokyo InternationalExhibition the Mikado and the Crown Prince purchase three Nardin pocketchronometers.1910 - At theBuenos-Aires Centenary Universal Exhibition, Ulysse Nardin is awarded FirstPrize and a Gold Medal.1911 - Paul-David takesout his third Swiss patent (No. 54714, January 21) for a perfected controlmechanism for the timing-wheel in chronographic timers. The purpose of thisinvention was to eliminate the uncontrolled leap of the chronograph-wheel whichcould provoke errors difficult to detect.1915 - At the NavalObservatory, Washington DC, Ulysse Nardin takes first place among 60marine chronometers entered. In the same trial the company takes three of thefirst five places among 217 deck watches entered.1916 - Ulysse Nardinproduces a new movement. Its small dimension 13" allows it to be used inpocket or wristwatches.1922 - At the USNaval Observatory trials Nardin marine chronometers take the first three placesand have eight instruments in the first fourteen. First Prize in the Tokyo InternationalExhibition.1923 - At the Observatoryof Neuchâtel in an International Chronometer Competition organized to mark thecentenary of the death of Abraham-Louis Breguet, Ernest Nardin carries off theonly First Prize.1935 - A new 24"split-seconds pocket chronograph beating tenths of a second is introduced.Useful for sports timing, numerous Prizes and Gold Medals attest to itssuccess.1939 - First Prizes inthe International Exhibitions of Barcelona, Zürich and New Yorkfor Nardin chronometers. Each was awarded with a Gold Medal.1950 - At the NeuchâtelObservatory with a chronometer adjusted by Louis Augsburger, the Nardin companybreaks all records for chronometer performances since 1901.1964 - At the SwissNational Exhibition in Lausanne, Ulysse Nardin SA obtains the only “Prixd’Honneur” for the “Sun-star” deck watch.1975 - NeuchâtelObservatory releases its last official publication concerning the performanceof chronometers covering the period from 1846 to 1975. According to this reportUlysse Nardin obtained 4324 certificates of performance for mechanical marinechronometers out of a total of 4504 awarded, i.e. 95%, 2411 special prizes outof which 1069 were First Prizes.Ulysse Nardin also obtained 747 First Prizes inthe categories deck watch, pocket chronometer and wristwatch.At variousInternational Exhibitions Ulysse Nardin and his successors obtained:14 Grands Prix (First Prizes), the “PrizeMedal” and the “Progress Medal”, 10 Gold Medals, 2 Prix d’Honneur, 2 SilverMedals.1983 - A group headed byRolf W. Schnyder takes over the company.1985 - Launching of the watchAstrolabium Galileo Galilei. Named after the great physicist, astronomer andhumanist. Ulysse Nardin resumes its successful path, and also gains an entry inthe Guinness Book of Records in February 1989.1988 - Launching of thewristwatch Planetarium Copernicus designed to commemorate the Polishastronomer.1989 - Production of thefirst minute-repeating wristwatch with automaton, the San Marco made in alimited edition in gold or platinum, and the split-seconds chronograph Berlin.1992 - Completion of the“Trilogy of Time” with the Tellurium Johannes Kepler, as a tribute to theGerman astronomer.1993 - Launch of theAutomaton San Marco “Hourstriker” model and the “Cloisonné” Boat collection.1994 - At the Basle fair the GMT± intended for frequent travelers isshown. Patent No. CH 685 965.1996 - The company’s150th anniversary is celebrated with the introduction of the Marine Chronometer1846 as a wristwatch and the revolutionary Perpetual Ludwig named after itscreator Dr. Ludwig Oechslin.1998 - Launch of thesingle-button chronograph “Pulsometer” to commemorate Ulysse Nardin’s 175thbirthday in 1823.1999 - To mark thebeginning of the new millennium, Ulysse Nardin introduces the GMT± Perpetual, two unique and exclusive Ulysse Nardin creations integrated into one watch.2000 - "Chronos", the German watch magazine awards Ulysse Nardin the Watch of the Year 2000"Innovation Prize". Both the readers and the international panel ofjudges voted the GMT Perpetual as the most outstanding technical development.2001 - Launch of theFreak – 7 day-tourbillon-carrousel which later in the year wins the"Chronos Innovation Prize 2001". Poetry in watchmaking without hands, without a crown.2002 - Launch of theGenghis Khan - the first ever WestminsterCarillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts Minute repeater.2003 - The Genghis Khanis awarded with the "Chronos Innovation Prize 2003". Launch of the Sonata – unique and amazingmultifunctional mechanical instrument.2004 - Launch of theMinute Repeater Circus. Innovation Prize - Watch of the Year 2004 for theSonata.2005 - Launch of theFreak 28’800 V/h Diamond Heart – new patented Dual Ulysse Escapement made outof Diamond by means of an innovative process.Launch of the Royal Blue Tourbillon andthe Quadrato Dual Time Perpetual.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a veryhandsome specimen and features an outer track border, gold steel appliedRoman numerals, steel Breguet-style handsand a sub-seconds “sweep” steel hand.There is gold steel applied the SKULL with the AXES at the center of the dial. It is aregistered design model that features a three piece GOLD PLATED – 23K case that provides with glass cover of backlid. This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custom made, fantastic, build of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO specially for this excellent ULYSSE NARDIN movement. The lugs are in great condition while the windingcrown is in very good shape and operates properly. Thecase has MINERALglasses on the front and back side. The case is decorated HIGH QUALITYENGRAVING. This beautifulwristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLED movement in an excellent status which was very wellsaved, considering age of this watch and has been in addition updated andengraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeter it isdecorated by a magnificent magic ornament. The bridgeshave in addition to extensive skeletonization have been gorgeously engraved aswell. On the front side of the movement you cansee the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING with theHANDWHEEL.On back side of the you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING movement with BLUESTEEL SCREWS, THREE FINGER BRIDGE, BI-METALLICMICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUEBREGUET BALANCE SPRING. The movement is signed ULYSSE NARDIN– LOCLE & GENEVE. Mechanism has been recently serviced to ensure itwinds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time.You can see from any direction the internalmechanics working as the balance wheel spins. They make an elegant statement onthe wrist. Watch aficionados and laymen alike when they see a high qualityskeletonized watch recognize its beauty.It is fitted on a new 18mm blackalligator style genuine leather strap with gold Stainless steel buckle that isvintage style and goes great with this wonderful watch. Diameter (withcrown): 57.00 mmDiameter (without crown): 51.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 44.00 mmThickness: 13.00 mm This rare watch winds and set smoothly while keepingvery good, accurate time. Supplied without box andcertificate to authenticity (Certificat d’Origine). Because of the vintage nature of the watch I cannotguarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy even if they are in good runningcondition and in some rare occasions may require additional adjustment.Always an EXTRA FINE watches at a no Reserve Price!!!If you like rare, antique, unique and collectible vintage wristwatches or pocket watches (or just enjoy learning about all the different watch makers and models) I suggest you bookmark this page or add me to your "Favorite Sellers" list. I always have beautiful pristine timepieces for sale ending Monday. Now on eBay for 10 Years! Recommendations for the owner of vintage watches: - All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
- Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.
- Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
- If the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.
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Le LOCLE – GENEVESwitzerland UNIQUE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF TIMEPIECE
VERY BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE SKELETON WATCH CA 1920’s
VERY BEAUTIFUL MECHANICAL WORK For thecollector or the admirer this beautiful amazing large skeletonized dress a NOBLEDESIGN WATCH that dates to ca 1920’s and decoratedwith the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING – PIRATE’sSTYLE with the ROSE STONES thatwas made by the venerable ULYSSE NARDIN, Le Locle –Geneve, Switzerland to add toyour collection.The portrait of Ulysse Nardin Founded in 1846, Ulysse Nardin was named after itsfounder, Ulysse Nardin, an accomplished watchmaker. Nardin first trained inhorology under his father, Leonard-Frederic Nardin, and perfected his skillsunder the tutelage of Frederic William Dubois and LouisJeanRichard-dit-Bressel, two master watchmakers whose fame extended beyond themountains of Neuchatel, Switzerland.Mr. Ulysse Nardin In 1983, Ulysse Nardin was purchased by Rolf W.Schnyder, its current President. At about the same time, Schnyder alsodiscovered Dr. Ludwig Oechslin, a scientist, inventor, historian andwatch-maker extraordinaire. In a unique relationship of professionalcooperation and personal friendship, Schnyder and Oechslin created timepiecesthat had never before existed. The Ulysse Nardin collection is in the proud traditionof quality and mechanical innovation. Its consistent excellence had also beenrecognized by the award of 18 international gold medals and 4, 300 first prizesin chronometric excellence. In its over 150 years of history, Ulysse Nardin hadbeen widely respected as a specialist in marine chronometers. Among the mostreliable and accurate ever made, Ulysse Nardin’s marine chronometers are stillsought by collectors around the world, and have seen service with the navies ofsome 50 countries. Today, Ulysse Nardin continues to develop and producespecialized timepieces of the highest technical level in limited editions.Using the company’s patented inventions, these often include complicationsoffered by no other watchmaker, such as the renowned Trilogy of Astrolabium, Planetarium and Tellurium; the Jaquemart Minute Repeater and the Hour StrikerSan Marco. Ulysse Nardin was also responsible for the revival ofthe craft of cloisonné watches in the 1980s, when this art was thought to beextinct. The chronology of Ulysse Nardin1823 - Ulysse Nardin wasborn on 22 January at Le Locle. After initial training by his father, Léonard-Frédéric, he is sent to William Dubois, considered to be one of the leading precisionwatchmakers of his days.1846 - The ULYSSE NARDINcompany is founded. It is the beginning of an enterprise that has alreadylasted more than 155 years. The first watches made are exported to Central andSouth America through a Parisgo-between, Lucien Dubois, who was Nardin’s only customer for two years.1860 - Ulysse acquires ahigh-precision astronomical regulator to rate his pocket chronometers. This isthe well-known regulator constructed by Jacques-Frédéric Houriet in about 1768.It is now in the Château des Monts, Le Locle. First exports to the USA.Minute repeaters, highly complicated watches, and pocket chronometers carry thereputation of the maker in Le Locle far and wide.1862 - At the London InternationalExhibition, the company receives the highest award, “The Prize Medal” in thecategory “Complicated watches, pocket chronometers”. The award puts Ulysse inthe lead internationally among pocket chronometer makers.1865 - The company movesto its present premises at 3 rue du Jardin.1876 - February 20, deathof Ulysse Nardin, probably from a heart attack at the age of 53. The 21-yearold Paul-David takes over control of the company.1878 - Paul-David Nardinobtains a Gold Medal at the ParisUniversal Exhibition for his pocket and marine chronometers.1890 - December 20, twoSwiss patents are awarded, one is for a mechanism for chronometers whichpermits daily winding without reversing the bowl. This system would be appliedto the cylindrical aluminium cases launched from about 1893 onwards.1893 - First Prize at theChicagoUniversal Exhibition.A remarkable chronometer in a gold andsilver decorated case with a relief-engraved allegory of the Arts and Sciencesis shown. Gold Medal in the category “Marine and pocket chronometers”.1900 - As of this date, nine pocket chronometers fitted with tourbillon escapements were made byPaul-David Nardin.1904 - Marinechronometers are supplied to both the Russian and the Japanese admiralties.Following the Russo-Japanese War, the Imperial Government of Japan increases its orders andbecomes one of the company’s principal customers.1906 - First Prize andGold Medal at the MilanInternational Exhibition. At the Naval Observatory, Washington, DC, USA, Nardin chronometers take thefirst seven places. A Nardin chronometer breaks all performance records in the Hamburg Observatorytrials.1908 - At the Tokyo InternationalExhibition the Mikado and the Crown Prince purchase three Nardin pocketchronometers.1910 - At theBuenos-Aires Centenary Universal Exhibition, Ulysse Nardin is awarded FirstPrize and a Gold Medal.1911 - Paul-David takesout his third Swiss patent (No. 54714, January 21) for a perfected controlmechanism for the timing-wheel in chronographic timers. The purpose of thisinvention was to eliminate the uncontrolled leap of the chronograph-wheel whichcould provoke errors difficult to detect.1915 - At the NavalObservatory, Washington DC, Ulysse Nardin takes first place among 60marine chronometers entered. In the same trial the company takes three of thefirst five places among 217 deck watches entered.1916 - Ulysse Nardinproduces a new movement. Its small dimension 13" allows it to be used inpocket or wristwatches.1922 - At the USNaval Observatory trials Nardin marine chronometers take the first three placesand have eight instruments in the first fourteen. First Prize in the Tokyo InternationalExhibition.1923 - At the Observatoryof Neuchâtel in an International Chronometer Competition organized to mark thecentenary of the death of Abraham-Louis Breguet, Ernest Nardin carries off theonly First Prize.1935 - A new 24"split-seconds pocket chronograph beating tenths of a second is introduced.Useful for sports timing, numerous Prizes and Gold Medals attest to itssuccess.1939 - First Prizes inthe International Exhibitions of Barcelona, Zürich and New Yorkfor Nardin chronometers. Each was awarded with a Gold Medal.1950 - At the NeuchâtelObservatory with a chronometer adjusted by Louis Augsburger, the Nardin companybreaks all records for chronometer performances since 1901.1964 - At the SwissNational Exhibition in Lausanne, Ulysse Nardin SA obtains the only “Prixd’Honneur” for the “Sun-star” deck watch.1975 - NeuchâtelObservatory releases its last official publication concerning the performanceof chronometers covering the period from 1846 to 1975. According to this reportUlysse Nardin obtained 4324 certificates of performance for mechanical marinechronometers out of a total of 4504 awarded, i.e. 95%, 2411 special prizes outof which 1069 were First Prizes.Ulysse Nardin also obtained 747 First Prizes inthe categories deck watch, pocket chronometer and wristwatch.At variousInternational Exhibitions Ulysse Nardin and his successors obtained:14 Grands Prix (First Prizes), the “PrizeMedal” and the “Progress Medal”, 10 Gold Medals, 2 Prix d’Honneur, 2 SilverMedals.1983 - A group headed byRolf W. Schnyder takes over the company.1985 - Launching of the watchAstrolabium Galileo Galilei. Named after the great physicist, astronomer andhumanist. Ulysse Nardin resumes its successful path, and also gains an entry inthe Guinness Book of Records in February 1989.1988 - Launching of thewristwatch Planetarium Copernicus designed to commemorate the Polishastronomer.1989 - Production of thefirst minute-repeating wristwatch with automaton, the San Marco made in alimited edition in gold or platinum, and the split-seconds chronograph Berlin.1992 - Completion of the“Trilogy of Time” with the Tellurium Johannes Kepler, as a tribute to theGerman astronomer.1993 - Launch of theAutomaton San Marco “Hourstriker” model and the “Cloisonné” Boat collection.1994 - At the Basle fair the GMT± intended for frequent travelers isshown. Patent No. CH 685 965.1996 - The company’s150th anniversary is celebrated with the introduction of the Marine Chronometer1846 as a wristwatch and the revolutionary Perpetual Ludwig named after itscreator Dr. Ludwig Oechslin.1998 - Launch of thesingle-button chronograph “Pulsometer” to commemorate Ulysse Nardin’s 175thbirthday in 1823.1999 - To mark thebeginning of the new millennium, Ulysse Nardin introduces the GMT± Perpetual, two unique and exclusive Ulysse Nardin creations integrated into one watch.2000 - "Chronos", the German watch magazine awards Ulysse Nardin the Watch of the Year 2000"Innovation Prize". Both the readers and the international panel ofjudges voted the GMT Perpetual as the most outstanding technical development.2001 - Launch of theFreak – 7 day-tourbillon-carrousel which later in the year wins the"Chronos Innovation Prize 2001". Poetry in watchmaking without hands, without a crown.2002 - Launch of theGenghis Khan - the first ever WestminsterCarillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts Minute repeater.2003 - The Genghis Khanis awarded with the "Chronos Innovation Prize 2003". Launch of the Sonata – unique and amazingmultifunctional mechanical instrument.2004 - Launch of theMinute Repeater Circus. Innovation Prize - Watch of the Year 2004 for theSonata.2005 - Launch of theFreak 28’800 V/h Diamond Heart – new patented Dual Ulysse Escapement made outof Diamond by means of an innovative process.Launch of the Royal Blue Tourbillon andthe Quadrato Dual Time Perpetual.This gorgeous, men’s watch is a veryhandsome specimen and features an outer track border, gold steel appliedRoman numerals, steel Breguet-style handsand a sub-seconds “sweep” steel hand.There is gold steel applied the SKULL with the AXES at the center of the dial. It is aregistered design model that features a three piece GOLD PLATED – 23K case that provides with glass cover of backlid. This watch was converted from pocket watch. The case, new custom made, fantastic, build of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO specially for this excellent ULYSSE NARDIN movement. The lugs are in great condition while the windingcrown is in very good shape and operates properly. Thecase has MINERALglasses on the front and back side. The case is decorated HIGH QUALITYENGRAVING. This beautifulwristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLED movement in an excellent status which was very wellsaved, considering age of this watch and has been in addition updated andengraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeter it isdecorated by a magnificent magic ornament. The bridgeshave in addition to extensive skeletonization have been gorgeously engraved aswell. On the front side of the movement you cansee the HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVING with theHANDWHEEL.On back side of the you can see HIGHESTQUALITY ENGRAVING movement with BLUESTEEL SCREWS, THREE FINGER BRIDGE, BI-METALLICMICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUEBREGUET BALANCE SPRING. The movement is signed ULYSSE NARDIN– LOCLE & GENEVE. Mechanism has been recently serviced to ensure itwinds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time.You can see from any direction the internalmechanics working as the balance wheel spins. They make an elegant statement onthe wrist. Watch aficionados and laymen alike when they see a high qualityskeletonized watch recognize its beauty.It is fitted on a new 18mm blackalligator style genuine leather strap with gold Stainless steel buckle that isvintage style and goes great with this wonderful watch. Diameter (withcrown): 57.00 mmDiameter (without crown): 51.00 mmWatch crystal diameter: 44.00 mmThickness: 13.00 mm This rare watch winds and set smoothly while keepingvery good, accurate time. Supplied without box andcertificate to authenticity (Certificat d’Origine). Because of the vintage nature of the watch I cannotguarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy even if they are in good runningcondition and in some rare occasions may require additional adjustment.Always an EXTRA FINE watches at a no Reserve Price!!!If you like rare, antique, unique and collectible vintage wristwatches or pocket watches (or just enjoy learning about all the different watch makers and models) I suggest you bookmark this page or add me to your "Favorite Sellers" list. I always have beautiful pristine timepieces for sale ending Monday. Now on eBay for 10 Years! Recommendations for the owner of vintage watches: - All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
- Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.
- Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
- If the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.
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