CHF 29'500 .-

The present Ulysse Nardin San Marco “Sonnerie en passant,” dating to circa 1995, is a rare and highly distinctive example of the manufacture’s mastery of traditional chiming complications, executed in 40 mm yellow gold. Produced at a time when Ulysse Nardin was reasserting itself as one of the most innovative high-horology houses under the direction of Rolf Schnyder and Ludwig Oechslin, this watch reflects the brand’s deep horological heritage and technical ambition. The “Sonnerie en passant” complication is an uncommon and poetic mechanism that discreetly strikes the passing hours automatically, without user intervention. Unlike a minute repeater, which is activated on demand, the sonnerie en passant chimes each full hour as it passes, offering an audible indication of time that is subtle, refined, and deeply traditional. This complication, historically found in marine chronometers and high-grade pocket watches, underscores Ulysse Nardin’s longstanding connection to maritime chronometry and classical horology. Its presence in a wristwatch remains both rare and technically demanding, requiring precise energy management and meticulous adjustment to ensure reliability without compromising timekeeping. The watch is fitted with a striking blue enamel dial, whose rich depth and lustrous surface provide an elegant backdrop to the complication. The 40 mm yellow-gold San Marco case, polished in the past, retains a pleasing overall presence and balanced proportions. The watch is paired with a blue crocodile leather strap in excellent condition and its original yellow-gold Ulysse Nardin buckle. Powered by an automatic movement, the watch has been inspected by our watchmaker and is functioning correctly at the time of cataloguing. It is accompanied by its original presentation box, along with a period Ulysse Nardin catalogue and instruction leaflet. The original warranty is not present. Rare, technically intriguing, and steeped in traditional watchmaking culture, this San Marco “Sonnerie en passant” offers a compelling opportunity to acquire a highly unusual chiming wristwatch from Ulysse Nardin’s important modern revival period.

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