Ulysse Nardin Michelangelo Ref. 233-48
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2000s
Maker / issuer
Ulysse NardinThis Ulysse Nardin Michelangelo wristwatch, numbered 375 and reference 233-48, was produced in the 2000s. It features a tonneau-shaped, stainless steel case measuring 35 x 47 mm with a thickness of 12 mm.
The watch is powered by the self-winding Caliber UN 22, which includes a center seconds function, a hack mechanism, and a large date display positioned at the 2 o'clock aperture. The dial is blue with silver-painted Arabic numerals, double line indices, and luminous baton markers, accompanied by luminous blued steel lozenge hands. The case back is secured with four screws, and the winding crown is blue enamel with the UN logo.
The timepiece is fitted with a stainless steel Ulysse Nardin buckle and features a rhodium-plated movement finished with fausses cotes decoration, incorporating a straight line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Maker
- Ulysse Nardin
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Caliber UN 22
- Reference
- 233-48
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Dial details
- Blue with painted silver Arabic numerals
- Case dimensions
- 35 x 47 mm
- Case construction
- Two-body, polished and brushed
- Maker / attribution
- Ulysse Nardin
Design
- Case and Dial
- The Ulysse Nardin Michelangelo is characterized by a two-body, tonneau-shaped stainless steel case. The exterior features a combination of polished and brushed surfaces, with curved lugs and a case back secured by four screws. A blue enamel screw-down winding crown, marked with the UN logo, provides water resistance, while the name "Ulysse Nardin" is engraved on the case band. The blue dial is equipped with painted silver Arabic numerals and double line indices. It includes a double aperture for the large date display located at the 2 o'clock position and an inner minute track featuring red and silver quarters in Arabic numerals. Time is indicated by luminous blued steel lozenge hands, and the dial features luminous baton indices for legibility.
- Visible features
- • Blue enamel screw-down winding crown with UN logo • Large date aperture at 2 o'clock • Ulysse Nardin signature on the case band
- Condition and Grading
- According to the provided auction details, the watch is graded using a specific system. The case is classified as "very good," and the movement, while also graded as "very good," requires professional servicing. The dial is described as being in "as new" condition. The watch is presented with its original hands and a stainless steel Ulysse Nardin buckle, consistent with the construction details noted in the catalog entry.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch operates on the self-winding Caliber UN 22. This movement is rhodium-plated and features fausses cotes decoration. Technically, it incorporates a straight line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock-absorber system, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. A hack mechanism is provided for precision setting. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Ulysse Nardin, confirming the authenticity of the components as a singular unit.
Identification
- Reference
- 233-48
- Serial number
- 375
- 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: Movement condition reported as 'Overhaul recommended'
- Research required: Production date only specified as '2000's'