*MINT* 1930s Ulysse Nardin ´Calatrava´ | Glossy Gilt Dial - Breguet Hands | Flat Bezel | Staybrite

Very few watches genuinely rise above the crowd anymore, but every so often, a piece appears that instantly reminds you why vintage collecting can still feel magical. This is one of those moments. For the collectors pursuing the absolute finest condition imaginable, this is as close to perfection as we have encountered in a very long time. At first glance, your mind immediately drifts toward a Patek Calatrava Ref. 96, the elegant flat bezel, the restrained 30.5mm proportions, the purity of the design. But then you begin to notice the details, and the watch slowly reveals its own personality. And what a personality it is. The glossy black gilt dial is simply breathtaking. Deep and luminous under the light, it feels almost liquid in person, framed by beautifully balanced Breguet hands and all the clean symmetry of true 1930s Art Deco design. It has that rare warmth only the finest pre-war watches possess, refined, confident, and impossibly elegant without trying too hard. And then comes the condition. The case remains astonishingly sharp, with crisp edges and surfaces so well preserved it honestly feels as though the watch had spent the better part of a century hidden away in a drawer, only to emerge yesterday morning. A true unicorn for the most discerning connoisseurs. CONDITION The watch remains in beautifully preserved mint condition, showing only light occasional wear over the decades. The case is sharp and clean throughout, with just a few faint hairlines from years spent carefully resting in a box. The movement is equally clean and running strong, though there is no known service history. The amplitude is 215°, the Rate +28s/d. DETAILS Maker: Ulysse Nardin Year: 1930s Material: Stainless Steel Dimensions: 30,5mm diameter Lug width: Fixed bars 16mm Crystal: Plexiglass Lume: N/A Bracelet/Strap: New Private Eyes bracelet made in Japan Box/Papers: Non -This watch was photographed on a 6.9 inch / 175mm wrist.