Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin

Manufacturer Ulysse Nardin Year Circa 1943 Movement No 239’123 Case No 614’121 Material Stainless steel Calibre Manual, cal. 12’’’ Felsa 264, jewelled Bracelet/Strap Leather Clasp/Buckle Stainless steel pin buckle Dimensions 38mm diameter Signed Case, dial and movement signed Good To Know: - Limited to 288 pieces - Attractive gilt dial with patina - Only a handful have appeared in the market - Fresh-to-the-market The 1940s pilot's watch embodies the rugged spirit of wartime aviation, born from the urgent demands of World War II cockpits, the genre mostly features an oversized case with large Arabic numerals, luminous hands on a black dial for instant readability in dim or turbulent conditions. A treasure from a bygone era, the present pilot’s watch could easily slip under the radar yet fiercely coveted by collectors. Large and sized at 38mm stainless steel screw-back waterproof case, it hails from a limited production run of just 288 pieces from 1943. Its black gilt dial, aged like fine Bordeaux, has developed a charismatic patina: subtle gilt flecks bleeding through the once-pitch-black surface, radium burn marks faithfully tracing the hands' original positions (proof of decades in storage), and the luminous material evenly mellowed to that deep, buttery yellow vintage enthusiasts revere. Powered by a finely finished Felsa calibre, this uber rare specimen is fresh-to-the-market.