$9,450.00
Ulysse Nardin was a famous watchmaker in Switzerland in the 1800's who made a name as producing extremely high quality and reliable watch chronometers for both international navies and shipping companies, and here is a fabulous vintage Ulysse Nardin deck chronometer pocket watch in a solid sterling silver case.
Offshore the correct time is fundamental in determining the Longitude, as one second difference in the equator represents an error of 30 meters.
Deck chronometers are big and very precise pocket watches, synchronised with the Marine Chronometer were used by the ship's Captain to know the exact time on Deck in order to locate and also brought with him when landed to make sure no one changed the official time of the ship while in his absence.
Made in 1950, the case measures 63mm across by 89.5mm from the bottom to the top of the bow, and has an incredible heft that feels magnificent in to hold in the palm of your hand. With a truly amazing tactile feel to it, this is certainly a conversation starter to all who see and admire it.
With the clean white dial displaying traditional black Roman numerals and the sub-seconds at the bottom, just under the 12 o'clock position is a power reserve indicator.
The movement is a hand wound pin set style that allows for the time to be set by pressing in the button near the 11 o'clock position and turning the hands to set the time. Releasing this button, will then allow it to be wound.
Fully serviced and in wonderful condition, this Ulysse Nardin pocket watch is so special and is certainly something that will always be appreciated and admired.
Stock# W1725cc
Maker: Ulysse Nardin
Circa: 1950
$9,450
In stock
Ulysse Nardin deck watch chronometer with power reserve indicator
This Ulysse Nardin deck watch chronometer was made in 1950 in sterling silver.
Offshore the correct time is fundamental in determining the Longitude, as one second difference in the equator represents an error of 30 meters.
Deck chronometers are big and very precise pocket watches, synchronised with the Marine Chronometer were used by the ship's Captain to know the exact time on Deck in order to locate and also brought with him when landed to make sure no one changed the official time of the ship while in his absence.
A brief history on Ulysse Nardin:
Born in 1823 in LeLocle Switzerland, Ulysse Nardin was originally an apprentice watchmaker to his father, Leonard-Frederic Nardin, and was given further guidance by both Fredoric-William Dubois and Louis JeanRichard-dit-Bressel, who were two master watchmakers and experts in precision watches.
Early on in his career he realised that there was a market for exceptionally high quality and reliable marine and pocket chronometers, so he set about making a name as a pioneer in these exceptional timepieces. By the 1870's, over fifty navies and international shipping companies from around the world were equipped with Ulysse Nardin marine deck chronometers, providing sailors instruments for highly accurate and reliable timepieces to safely trade across the world.
Passing away in 1876 at only 53 years of age, his son Paul-David Nardin took control of the company, and continued to ensure that Ulysse Nardin's quest for technical innovation in marine chronometers. By 1975 the company had achieved 4,300 watchmaking awards, including eighteen international gold medals, as well as a great number of technological patents.
Where can I get my pocket watch serviced? Where can I get my pocket watch serviced in Sydney?
At Kalmar Antiques, we have a full state-of-the-art watchmaking workshop. We are proud to employ Lorenzo Del Rosso, a highly skilled European trained watchmaker. After working for LVMH and then Rolex, he came to us at Kalmar Antiques with a true passion for antique pocket watch and watch restoration. This allows us to service your wrist or pocket watch on-site and not send it interstate or overseas.
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