Ulysse Nardin

• cal. UN-97 finely engraved automatic gilt lever movement, Glucydur balance, 18k yellow gold rotor • tri-coloured matte silvered dial with analogical and perpetual representation of the Gregorian calendar, solar hand indicating solar hours, sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk, indication for month, day, zodiac sign, location of the sun, equinox and solstice, cardinal points and temporal hours, moon hand indication of the rise and fall of moon, moon-phases, solar and lunar eclipses • 18k yellow gold case, bezel with inlaid black enamel Roman numerals and Arabic 24 hour indication, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. Dial in very good condition. Case with very fine scuffs. **The leather strap of this wristwatch is made from endangered species; please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The Astrolabium Galileo Galilei, after the name of the great scientist and humanist, is one of the series of the astronomical watches created by Ulysse Nardin along with the Planetarium Copernicus (lot 77) and the Tellurium Johannes Kepler (lot 79). It was introduced in 1985.
It is one of the rare astrolabe created to be worn on the wrist. It indicates the position of the moon, the sun and some stars as well as the sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, eclipses of the moon and the sun.