Ulysse Nardin

• cal. UN-87 finely engraved automatic nickel-finished lever movement, 64 jewels, engraved and pierced rotor with Ulysse Nardin logo • blue dial with outer ring indicating months and the Zodiacs, inner rotating cloisonné polychrome enamel map of the continents together with outer 24-hour ring for the second time zone, moon indicator rotating around the earth in real time, solar and lunar eclipse indication, dragon head and tail hand indicating month and Zodiac signs, flexible spring bending from the Tropics of Cancer to Capricorn to reveal the part of the earth lit by the sun and indication of time and location of sunrise and sunset • platinum polished case, bezel with inlaid blue enamel Roman and Arabic numerals, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum 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 few 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."

This watch is part of Ulysse Nardin's Astronomical Trilogy, which consisted of the Astrolabium Galileo Galilei (lot 78), the Planetarium Copernicus (lot 77) and the Tellurium Johannes Kepler.
The Tellurium was launched in 1992. It displays a rotating earth with the North pole as its centre to indicates what part is lit by the sun. It also features a dragon hand for eclipses of the sun and moon. In addition to that, the Tellurium indicates the zodiac signs and the sunrise and sunset.