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While at a watch event held in India, by an illustrious and one of the oldest swiss watch brands, I spotted this gem; a vintage Ulysse Nardin made perhaps in 1930s. Amidst the lovely fair of modern and expensive horology art that was protected in glass cases, this beauty caught my eye while it was sported by one of the guests.
The gentleman, generously allowed me to take pictures and explore the vintage watch. I subtly left the pretty watches in the glass cases to see this beauty in flesh.
The owner purchased this watch from a watch collector, several years back, in Italy. This rare, vintage Ulysee Nardin watch has a rather interesting case at the back for engraving. Further behind the message case is the glass protected engine of watch. It is a mono pusher chronograph.
Shilpa is a world renowned journalist and an expert in decoding India and Asia’s luxury markets for global readers. Her original, in-depth reports and analysis are frequently featured in prestigious international titles across the UK, China, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Oman.
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