Ulysse Nardin. A fine and rare 18K gold automatic astronomical wristwatch

Tellurium, Ref: 871-77 Mo.90/99, Sold 25th June 1999
Ulysse Nardin. A fine and rare 18K gold automatic astronomical wristwatch
Model: Tellurium
Reference: 871-77 Mo.90/99
Date: Sold 25th June 1999
Movement: Jewelled finely engraved automatic, pierced and engraved nickel-finish rotor
Dial: Blue sunken dial with outer ring indicating months and the Zodiacs, raised inner rotating cloisonné enamel map of the continents with outer 24-hour ring for second time zone, moon indicator rotating around the earth in real time, solar and lunar eclipse indication, green dragon head and tail hand indicating month and Zodiac signs, flexible spring bending from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn to reveal the part of the earth lit by the sun and indication of time and location of sunrise and sunset
Case: Polished round, snap on exhibition back, blue Arabic hour markers and Roman quarters engraved to bezel, down turned lugs
Strap/Bracelet: Green alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 43mm
Accompaniments: Ulysse Nardin box, Certificate, Instruction pamphlet