Ulysse Nardin - Circa 1950 Rectangular Watch - Swiss Movement 15 Jewels

Brand: Ulysse Nardin Item Number: 7026 Condition: Vintage with normal signs of wear.  Shipping: Free shipping on all order. Two-day delivery anywhere in the United States for all purchases over two thousand dollars and ground delivery for all other orders. The Story: In 1846, in Le Locle, Switzerland, young watchmaker Ulysse Nardin had a vision of the future. Despite living miles from the sea, he was convinced of two things: a rising demand for marine and pocket chronometers, and his ability to meet that demand. He was right on both counts, and Ulysse Nardin navigational timepieces would come to set the standard for precision in both civil and military realms, and establish his company for generations to come.By the 1870s, over 50 navies and international shipping companies were equipped with Ulysse Nardin marine deck chronometers, providing sailors instruments for accuracy and efficiency across trades and continents. When he died in 1876, his son, Paul-David Nardin, took control, ensu