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Ulysses Nardin San Marco 'Corrida' Chronometer

Partially verified

This Ulysse Nardin San Marco, reference 131-77-9, is a self-winding gentleman's wristwatch crafted in 18K yellow gold. It features a centre-seconds complication and is an officially certified chronometer. The primary feature of the watch is its polychrome cloisonné enamel dial, which depicts a 'corrida' (bullfight) scene. This example is identified as number 14 of a limited edition of 25 pieces. The watch is presented on a brown leather strap fastened with an 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle. The case measures 37 mm in diameter and utilizes a case-back secured with four screws. The movement is the caliber UN 13, based on the 2892A2, and is signed by the manufacturer, along with the dial and the case. The timepiece is dated by the auction source to circa 2000.

Ulysses Nardin San Marco with cloisonné enamel dial depicting a bullfighter and bull.
Ulysses Nardin San Marco with cloisonné enamel dial depicting a bullfighter and bull. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Ulysse Nardin
Reference
131-77-9
Catalogue / lot identifier
30
Source-reported date
circa 2000
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
7 216

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The Ulysse Nardin San Marco is housed in a round, water-resistant 18K yellow gold case measuring 37 mm in diameter. The case-back is secured using four screws, ensuring the integrity of the housing. The aesthetic focus of the watch is the polychrome cloisonné enamel dial, which illustrates a bullfighting, or 'corrida,' motif.

This dial is part of a series of limited edition timepieces produced by the manufacture. Specifically, this watch is identified as number 14 out of a total production run of 25 examples.

Evidence for this section
  • “18K yellow gold, self-winding, round-shaped, water-resistant gentleman's wristwatch, case-back with 4 screws”
  • “polychrome cloisonné enamel dial showing a corrida”
  • “limited edition No. 14 / 25”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch operates on the caliber UN 13, which is based on the ETA 2892A2 movement. It is a self-winding mechanism equipped with a centre-seconds complication. As a San Marco model, the movement is officially certified as a chronometer, indicating compliance with specific precision standards.

The movement is signed, consistent with the signature markings found on the case and dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “self-winding”
  • “centre-seconds”
  • “Chronometer Officially Certified”
  • “Caliber UN 13 // 2892A2”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Signatures and Series History

The San Marco series has been produced by Ulysse Nardin in various limited editions since 1992. The watches are manufactured in 18K yellow gold, 18K pink gold, or platinum, with production numbers varying by series from 12 to 35 pieces.

The enamelling process for these polychrome cloisonné dials was associated with the work of Michel Vermot at Atelier Donzé in Le Locle. The signatures of the brand are present on the dial, the exterior case, and the internal movement, affirming the manufacture of the piece.

Evidence for this section
  • “This series was produced in several limited editions, since 1992”
  • “The first polychrome cloisonné enamel dials being enamelled by Michel Vermot, Atelier Donzé, Le Locle”
  • “Signature Dial, case and movement”

Open research questions

  • What specific historical or cultural series does the 'Corrida' dial belong to beyond the general Spain-themed note?
  • Does the movement contain any specific 'Ulysse Nardin' bridge or rotor modifications distinguishing it from a standard 2892A2?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Ulysses Nardin San Marco 'Corrida' Chronometer
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerUlysses Nardin“ULYSSE NARDIN SAN MARCO”
Reference131-77-9“Reference Ref. 131-77-9”
Limited Edition14 of 25“limited edition No. 14 / 25”
Case Material18K yellow gold“18K yellow gold, self-winding, round-shaped, water-resistant gentleman's wristwatch”
Case Number7 216“Case No. 7 216”
MovementCaliber UN 13 // 2892A2“Caliber UN 13 // 2892A2”
Dial TypePolychrome cloisonné enamel“polychrome cloisonné enamel dial showing a corrida”

Visible details

  • The dial depicts a bullfighting scene executed in cloisonné enamel.
  • The case is manufactured in 18K yellow gold.
  • The strap is a brown leather material with a matching 18K gold buckle.
  • The dial bears the limited edition numbering '14/25' at the bottom.

Research qualifications

  • The source notes the movement requires an overhaul at the buyer's expense.
  • The exact country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source, though Ulysse Nardin is a Swiss manufacturer.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ULYSSE NARDIN SAN MARCO, POLYCHROME CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record b64d1f0ace

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