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. This is very special movement and in order to set the time (move hands to desired position) it is required to keep the small release button (pusher button) under the crown fully pressed while twisting the crown clockwise. To wind up the movement all you need to do is just to twist the crown clockwise. While winding it up, please, make sure small release button (pusher) is not being pressed, i.
New, modern open face stainless steel gold-plated case. New metal dial is hand-crafted enameled. Diameter of the dial is: 34 mm. CASE DIAMETER: 38 mm CASE THICKNESS.
It is signed: Ulysse Nardin Locle. 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, every day use. Waterproof / Dust proof : No. Width : 41 mm (with the crown). Height : 47 mm (with strap holders). 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 are in NYC area, you are always welcome to come over and to try this watch on. We run a safe and fully sanitized show room. We always carry spare, brand new, one time use cotton/latex free gloves and hand sanitizer wipes. All our associates wear face masks. We ask all our patrons to cover their faces as well. To arrange a showroom appointment, please, call at: +1--240--452--6028. The item "Men Wrist Watch Vintage Mechanical 17J Restored Swiss Ulysse Nardin Movement" is in sale since Tuesday, December 22, 2020. 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.