Description

Marine Chronometers have been Ulysse Nardin’s forte for many decades now. The Swiss manufacturer has been well-known in the nautical world for manufacturing highly accurate marine chronometers and complicated timepieces used by over fifty of the world’s navies from the end of the 19th century till 1950.

The first Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometre was launched in 1996, as a tribute to the brand’s rich maritime history. Since then, the collection has evolved over the years into various regular production and limited edition models. The iconic design with elongated Roman numerals of the “Marine Chronometre” collection has become the brand’s identity today.

The present Ref: 1183-126-68 a highly coveted piece, being a part of the 50pcs UAE limited edition made in 2015.
It features a 43mm stainless steel case with an olive / military green dial and 18K rosegold Eastern Arabic applied numerals. The gorgeous combination of gold on green continues onto the sub-seconds ring and the date aperture at 6 o’clock. The power reserve indicator just under 12 o’clock is also golden.

On the inside is the signature UN-118 automatic movement, which has powered several limited editions of the flagship Marine Chronometer. It offers a massive 60hrs power reserve.

This rare beauty is offered on a grey leather strap, with a stainless steel Ulysse Nardin deployant clasp.

Ulysse Nardin – bio

In 1846, after having completed his apprenticeship in watchmaking he decided to start at his birth place in Le Locle, Switzerland, his own business. Specializing in the early days in marine chronometers and then into pocket chronometers.
Ulysse Nardin had won numerous recognitions for its marine chronometers from 1846 to 1975, including 4324 certificates, 2411 special prizes and 10 gold medals at International Exhibitions.

It is owned today by Kering group and their most famous models are the Freak, a musical mechanical watch called Stranger, the famous Grand Complication “Genghis Khan” and other sporty marine inspired wristwatches.