3027 - ULYSSE NARDIN · “CHRONOMÈTRE” POCKET WATCH

ULYSSE NARDIN · “CHRONOMÈTRE” POCKET WATCH ca. 1930s · 18K yellow gold · 49 mm The engraving spans an immense period of time: a quarter-century at Brown, Boveri & Cie—from the eve of World War I to shortly before World War II. What was being celebrated at the time—whether an anniversary, a farewell, or a special honor—remains unclear. In any case, BBC came up with something special: an ultra-thin Ulysse Nardin in gold, exceptionally refined and crafted for a special moment in turbulent times. Weight: 66.4 g · Case number: 387,744 · Movement number: 92,906 Case: Slim Lépine in yellow gold with a smooth hinged cover, oval lugs, and Plexiglas. Gold inner flap engraved with “Brown, Boveri & Cie 1912–1937.” Dial: Silver plated with gold-colored Arabic numerals and fine railway-style minute track. Small seconds with circular graining; slender gold-colored hands; signed “Chronomètre Ulysse Nardin.” Movement: Hand-wound, signed Ulysse Nardin lever escapement with Côtes de Genève and fine regulation Functions: Two-hand watch with small seconds at 6 o’clock Box: No · Papers: No Condition: Fine scratches and signs of wear on the gold; the engraving is clearly legible. The dial is well-preserved with a small stain between one and two o’clock.