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2013 Ulysse Nardin 45.8mm Maxi-Marine Black Sea Chronograph 353.92. $6,450.00 CAD. 501-00131

In parts of the world, fine watches have become ingrained as part of the local culture. North Americans could expand their horizons when it comes to the variety of sophisticated watches available. Many manufacturers have interesting and important histories that in some cases go back to the early 1800s. There is more to the world of luxury watches than the few top of mind brands that seem to capture all the headlines. There are only a handful of brands that are well-recognized in North America and Ulysee Nardin is certainly not one of them. They are however a brand to be reckoned with. With a history starting in the mid 1800s. The company is famous for building some of the world’s most accurate marine chronometers. These highly accurate timekeepers were an essential tool for celestial navigation on the open sea. Accuracy wasn’t a luxury, it was a life or death necessity. Before the digital world of GPS; precise time, a clear star filled sky and a little skill were all that was needed to keep you on course. In keeping with the adventurous world exploration theme, we present the Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronograph chronometer. All black rubber coated on stainless steel. This watch will not show dings on the sharp edges or bleed stainless steel with wear and tear as on PVD coated watches. Stealthy but still easy to read with large white luminous hands and hour markers. This watch comes complete with the original endorsed paperwork (July 2013) and packaging. It was purchased as a preowned watch from Watch Finder Toronto in the winter of 2021 for $8,000.00. The watch was treated to a full overhaul shortly after the Watch Finder purchase by Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers. The service included a cleaning of the automatic movement, regulating, and vacuum/pressure testing. The electronic timing report shows a very good rate of well within chronometer specification, an excellent balance wheel amplitude of 320 degrees, and a beat error showing a perfect zero milliseconds. This hardly worn watch is running exceptionally well and is covered by our complimentary 1-year warranty (prorated for 5 years). A few sections of the soft rubber strap have been cut out, if you have a wrist larger than 21.5cm a new strap may be required. This watch is estate priced at $6,450.00 CAD. Stock #501-00131.

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