It is another one of our exclusive listings. This marriage watch would be a perfect addition to any watch collection. Don't miss your opportunity to obtain such a rare piece of history! I took a brief video and uploaded on YouTube.
This watch used to be an Ulysse Nardin pocket watch. Original case was recycled, we restored original Ulysse Nardin movement and placed it in a modern case.
It is very well preserved movement. We did very few cleaning and restoration. You can see this clearly from provided photos. The process this watch went through is called'marriage' (hence the term, marriage watch).
This wristwatch was made on a base of original Swiss Ulysse Nardin pocket watch movement. This pocket watch mechanism was modified into a wristwatch and placed in made to fit modern wrist watch movement case. You are looking at a professionally made marriage wrist watch product.
Prior to listing this wristwatch for sale we run it through vigorous tests to make sure it keeps time and it will continue serving you like it served its original owner. New, modern open face gold-plated case.Original enamel Ulysse Nardin dial in perfectly preserved, very good vintage condition. Dial is well preserved judging by time and its current state. CROWN: Exclusively designed by our top horologist hand crafted crown v1.0 The most comfortable crown ever created by hand, guaranteed.
You can check this movement background and validate its authenticity by researching its serial number. Please, note, some of the wearable parts on the movement might be replaced, and custom made to fit, since it is close to impossible to find original parts. This movement is no longer manufactured by Ulysse Nardin. The watch is in fully working condition. Its accuracy is +/- 5 min a day.We test all our watches multiple times prior to listing it for sale. This is a marriage watch. Vintage Ulysse Nardin mechanism was fit into the new modern case in order to give the movement a "second life".
It is highly recommended to service this watch once every two-three years. We can do this for you too, per your request. Band material : Double layered Italian Leather. Soft and heavy duty at the same time. Should last you at least 4-5 years of active, everyday use.
Waterproof / Dust proof : No. Width : 53 mm (with the crown). Height : 57 mm (with strap holders). To a question when this movement was made.
Extensive research on movement's serial number should give a closer to actual manufacturing date. Without due research I estimate this movement was made in the neighborhood of 1920. We were very lucky with this movement because dial required very little restoration work.
Original hands were in perfect shape too. What was hard is to arrange a wristwatch case to fit this movement. It was casted by an expert in this field, following our custom order.
This guy works outside of our team and made this case to fit this movement. In many instances we can fit restored movements in generic, mass produced cases. This movement didn't fit none of those available on the market. It is highly recommended to keep this watch away from children, corrosive substances, from any type of magnetic fields and I would not wear them in dusty and high humidity environments i. Beaches, deserts, tropical jungles, rainforests. After 180 days we will repair and service it for free. This item is located in New York (United States).Thank you for your interest in our listing! If you will have any further questions, please, do not hesitate to send me a message or call me directly (+one 240-four-five-two-60two8). Customers living in NYC area are always welcome to come over and take a look at this magnificent watch in person and try it out.
Due to ongoing pandemic we require all our customers to wear face covering. The item "Men Wrist Watch Vintage Mechanical 17J Restored Swiss Ulysse Nardin Movement" is in sale since Monday, June 14, 2021.
This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches". The seller is "portosaramis" and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.