Swiss yellow gold hunting cased pocket watch Circa 1850

Yellow gold hunting cased pocket watch by Ulysse Nardin
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A fine Swiss heavy 18 Carat yellow gold, hunting cased pocket watch. Made by Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Circa 1850.
Five body case with engine-turned covers with a reeded band and hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border, openings for setting and winding and engraved with technical details. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, large subsidiary seconds and blued steel spade hands.
Gilt movement with 15 jewels, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring and an index regulator. Cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Signed: Ulysse Nardin, Locle
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This is a very early example by Ulysse Nardin featuring an unusual and beautiful bridge design.