Ulysse Nardin Deck Chronometer
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1952
Maker / issuer
Ulysse NardinThis Ulysse Nardin deck chronometer, dated circa 1952, is a keyless instrument housed in a four-piece stainless steel case with a screw back and internal stainless steel cuvette.
Measuring 64 mm in diameter, the watch features a white enamel dial with bold radial Roman numerals, an outer minute track, a sub-seconds register, and a 36-hour power reserve indicator located at 12 o'clock. The movement is a 54 mm (24''') frosted gilt caliber featuring 18 jewels, a straight calibrated lever escapement, and an anibal-brass Guillaume balance paired with a special alloy Breguet balance spring. It also incorporates a patented cam-type micrometric regulator.
The piece is signed by the manufacturer on the dial, case, and movement, and is accompanied by its original three-tier wooden box.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1952
- Type
- Pocket chronometer & deck watch
- Maker
- Ulysse Nardin
- Regulator
- Cam-type micrometric
- Case Serial
- 669358
- Balance type
- Guillaume balance
- Case diameter
- 64 mm
- Movement size
- 54 mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Serial
- 124447
- Maker / attribution
- Ulysse Nardin
Design
- Visible features
- • Power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock • Blued steel spade hands • Four-piece stainless steel case with screw back • Original wooden three-tier presentation box
- Case and Dial Design
- The Ulysse Nardin deck chronometer is presented in a polished, four-piece stainless steel case measuring 64 mm in diameter. The construction includes a screw-on case back and an internal stainless steel cuvette protecting the movement. The piece is accompanied by its original three-tier wooden box, which matches the serial number assigned to the instrument. The dial is crafted from white enamel and features bold radial Roman numerals for the hours. An outer minute track frames the dial, while a recessed sub-seconds register sits at the lower portion. A 36-hour power reserve indicator is positioned prominently at the 12 o'clock position, and the watch is fitted with blued steel spade-shaped hands to indicate the time.
- Movement Construction
- The movement measures 54 mm, or 24''', and is finished in frosted gilt. It utilizes 18 jewels and features a straight calibrated lever escapement. The oscillator consists of an anibal-brass Guillaume balance fitted with a special alloy Breguet balance spring, intended for high-precision timekeeping. Adjustments to the chronometer are facilitated by a patented cam-type micrometric regulator. The manufacturer has signed the movement, ensuring consistency with the dial and case inscriptions. The auction description reports that the movement currently requires an overhaul for optimal performance.
- Signatures and Grading
- The horological object is signed by Ulysse Nardin on its dial, case, and movement components, providing clear identification. The serial number 124447 is associated with the movement, while the case is identified by number 669358. Regarding condition, the auction house grades the case as 3 (Good) and the movement as 3* (Good). The dial is also assigned a grade of 3.
Identification
- Serial number
- 124447 (movement), 669358 (case)
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition of the movement is rated as 3* and an overhaul is recommended
- Research required: Long-term operational status is unverified beyond visual inspection