Manufacturer: Ulysse Nardin Year: Circa 1999 Reference No: 131-77-9 Movement No: 20'092 Case No: 7'677 Model Name: San Marco Algiers 1816 Material: 18k yellow gold Calibre: Automatic, 2892A2, 21 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Navy Ulysse Nardin crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle Dimensions: 37 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed, dial further numbered 3/25 Accessories: With Ulysse Nardin undated Certificate, Certificate of Limited edition confirming the present watch is numbered 3 of a limited edition of 25 pieces only, Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètre Watch Rate Certificate, instruction manual, sales tag and leather wallet.
Catalogue Essay
The present watch is fitted with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting the Bombardment of Algiers in 1816. In an attempt to end slavery practices of the Dey of Algiers, Britain fought the Bombardment of Algiers in 1816 to free to Christian slaves and stop the practice of enslaving Europeans. Following the Bombardment, around 3000 slaves were freed and a treaty was signed against the slavery of Europeans. The present watch, numbered 3 of a limited edition of 25 pieces only, is a highly charismatic example presented in excellent overall condition.
Founded in 1846 in Le Locle, Switzerland, Ulysse Nardin is a widely acclaimed Swiss watch manufacturer that earned recognition for its precision chronometers during the early to mid-twentieth century. Ulysse Nardin himself was a trained watchmaker under the guidance of his father, Leonard-Frederic Nardin, as well as master watchmakers Frederic William Dubois and Louis Jean Richard-dit-Bressel. Collectors in particular seek this brand's oversized vintage chronograph wristwatches, including the reference 7536-2.