Ulysses Nardin San Marco 'Corrida' Chronometer
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2000
Maker / issuer
Ulysse NardinThis Ulysse Nardin San Marco, reference 131-77-9, is a self-winding gentleman's wristwatch crafted in 18K yellow gold. It features a centre-seconds complication and is an officially certified chronometer.
The primary feature of the watch is its polychrome cloisonné enamel dial, which depicts a 'corrida' (bullfight) scene. This example is identified as number 14 of a limited edition of 25 pieces. The watch is presented on a brown leather strap fastened with an 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle. The case measures 37 mm in diameter and utilizes a case-back secured with four screws. The movement is the caliber UN 13, based on the 2892A2, and is signed by the manufacturer, along with the dial and the case.
The timepiece is dated by the auction source to circa 2000.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Maker
- Ulysses Nardin
- Movement
- Caliber UN 13 // 2892A2
- Dial Type
- Polychrome cloisonné enamel
- Reference
- 131-77-9
- Case Number
- 7 216
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Limited Edition
- 14 of 25
- Maker / attribution
- Ulysse Nardin
Design
- Case and Dial
- The Ulysse Nardin San Marco is housed in a round, water-resistant 18K yellow gold case measuring 37 mm in diameter. The case-back is secured using four screws, ensuring the integrity of the housing. The aesthetic focus of the watch is the polychrome cloisonné enamel dial, which illustrates a bullfighting, or 'corrida,' motif. This dial is part of a series of limited edition timepieces produced by the manufacture. Specifically, this watch is identified as number 14 out of a total production run of 25 examples.
- Visible features
- • The dial depicts a bullfighting scene executed in cloisonné enamel. • The case is manufactured in 18K yellow gold. • The strap is a brown leather material with a matching 18K gold buckle. • The dial bears the limited edition numbering '14/25' at the bottom.
- Signatures and Series History
- The San Marco series has been produced by Ulysse Nardin in various limited editions since 1992. The watches are manufactured in 18K yellow gold, 18K pink gold, or platinum, with production numbers varying by series from 12 to 35 pieces. The enamelling process for these polychrome cloisonné dials was associated with the work of Michel Vermot at Atelier Donzé in Le Locle. The signatures of the brand are present on the dial, the exterior case, and the internal movement, affirming the manufacture of the piece.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch operates on the caliber UN 13, which is based on the ETA 2892A2 movement. It is a self-winding mechanism equipped with a centre-seconds complication. As a San Marco model, the movement is officially certified as a chronometer, indicating compliance with specific precision standards. The movement is signed, consistent with the signature markings found on the case and dial.
Identification
- Reference
- 131-77-9
- Serial number
- 7 216
- 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: The source notes the movement requires an overhaul at the buyer's expense.
- Research required: The exact country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source, though Ulysse Nardin is a Swiss manufacturer.