476 - Ulysse Nardin - Early Chronograph

Ulysse Nardin - Early Chronograph (*) An attractive, early vintage single-button chronograph with a 30-minute counter Movm. No. 16259, Cal. Valjoux 22, Case No. 16259, Dimensions 37 mm, circa 1920, Origin: Switzerland Case: Silver, hinged push-back, gold crown with push-button. Dial: Enamel. Movement: Manual. The legendary Caliber 22 for wrist chronographs was invented around 1914 by the Reymond brothers, who would later supply famous brands such as Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin with their “Valjoux” (short for Vallée de Joux) ébauches, thereby immortalizing their chronographs. In 1942, Valjoux produced as many as 60,000 ébauches per year. This beautiful single-button wrist chronograph is in excellent condition; it features a beautiful white enamel dial with period-style, elegantly curved Arabic numerals and blued hands. The chronograph movement is exceptionally well preserved and starts immediately. Case: very good. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species—such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard—are used in our catalog or on our website for illustrative purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.