Ulysse Nardin Locle solid 0.800 silver Marine Chronometer / Observation Watch B-Uhr deck watch of the English Navy / Hydrographic Department / Ministry of Defence in original wooden box with "Form 213" of the English Ministry of Defence as shown and described by Konrad Knirim in the book "British Military Timepieces"
Description:
Ulysse Nardin Locle observation watch / deck watch / marine chronometer
World War II, English Navy, manufactured around 1940, Cal. 22", 18 ligne, smooth 0.800 silver case with push back and inner, signed movement protection cover
Unrestored, best preserved, white dial with Roman numerals, signed "Ulysse Nardin Locle & Geneve", indirect second at the "6", blued hands, sparkling clean, gold-plated bridge movement with anchor escapement, compensation balance, Breguet hairspring and high-quality swan-neck fine adjustment
Movement number 66619 - identical with a number stamped on the inner movement cover, movement and case therefore absolutely original and numbered - additional case number, presumably from the manufacturer: 319273, both covers are signed Ulysse Nardin
Case diameter: 57 mm, this magnificent piece of (military) watch history runs continuously (accuracy not tested)
Delivered in the presumably original and signed wooden box with enclosed "Form 213", which is exactly as shown in the pictures at Konrad Knirim
EZ: 1 - 2 - best condition considering its age, hardly any visible signs of age or wear, dial unrestored flawless, clock runs, all lids close tightly and flush
