Ulysse Nardin Chronograph 1940s - 38mm - Olive Pushers
large 38mm case - rare olive pushers - Valjoux 22
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The highly regarded Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin started making its watches back in 1846. In the history books, the watch factory is mostly associated with its marine chronometers, but many vintage collectors and watch enthusiasts appreciate the rare Ulysse Nardin chronographs from the 1940s and 50s, which stand out in terms of design and flair.
This 1940s chronograph enchants with its large, excellently preserved 38mm case with faceted lugs and a beautiful silver dial with gold hour markers and hands. The dial features a blue telemeter scale and a blue snail scale. A true and legit vintage look is due to the natural patina of this 80 year old wristwatch.
The flat bezel makes the 38mm stainless steel case, which is considered very large for the time, appear even larger and more present on the wrist. The watch is powered by the reliable Valjoux 22 and offers two integrated sub-registers with a 30-minute counter as well as a running seconds sub dial.
A rare and beautiful design feature are the olive chrono pushers. They are a variant of the rectangular pushers with an elliptical shape that resembles an olive. Due to their rarity, olive pushers are becoming more popular.
Condition report
Dial: honestly preserved dial with authentic, even patina - signed "Ulysse Nardin Locle Suisse".
Case: sharp case - 38mm - intact bevels and lines - olive chrono pushers - intact engravings inside the case back.
Movement: manual wind caliber Valjoux 22 - timegrapher: rate: +181s/day, amplitude: 267, beat error: 2.1 - chronograph starts, stops and resets perfectly.
Summing-Up
This Ulysse Nardin Vintage Chronograph is a great addition for a seasoned collector who can appreciate the rarity and classic design of this timepiece.
Case number: 605xxx
Movement number: 126xxx
Int.Exe.: 45245
Manufacturer: Ulysse Nardin
Model: Chronograph
Functions: chronograph - small running second - hour and minute - telemeter scale - 30 minutes counter
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: silver colored
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 38mm
Height: 12mm
Caliber name: Valjoux 22
Movement type: manual wound
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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