22,200 CHF
Trafalgar Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, “Chronometer San Marco Trafalgar”, No. 0/25, Ref. 136-77-9.Made in a limited edition of 25 examples in 1999. Very fine, rare and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, 18K yellowgold gentleman’s wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial and an 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box. Three-body, solid, polished, case back engraved with the San Marco symbols and UN signature, fluted lugs, winding-crown with the initials U.N., sapphire crystal. In polychrome cloisonné enamel depicting the sea battle of Trafalgar, applied yellow gold round indexes. Yellow gold feuille hands. Notes The Battle of Trafalgar 2005 marks the 200th anniversary of one of the greatest naval battles in history, between the English fleet and the Franco-Spanish fleet. It took place in 1805 near the Straits of Gibraltar, off the cape of Trafalgar. A very bloody battle led by the French flagship Bucentaure and the English flagship Victory under the command of Lord Nelson left the famous Admiral fatally wounded. However, the British fleet won a brilliant victory over the French, capturing the Bucentaure and sinkingmany of the French battleships. It meant the end to French Emperor Napoleon.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-11-16
