A striking mid-century Ulysse Nardin with dramatic tear-drop lugs and a glossy black refinished dial. Elegant, unique, and unmistakably 1940s/50s Swiss design.
Details
Brand: Ulysse Nardin
Model: Locle Suisse
Year: Circa 1940s–1950s
Movement: Automatic (running)
Case:
10K gold (likely gold-filled or 10k gold-capped case)
Tear-drop style lugs
Snap-back case
Case Size: 34mm
Dial:
Gloss black refinished (common for the era)
Gold Arabic numerals at 12/3/6/9
Gold baton indices and matching hands
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap: Black leather strap with gold-tone buckle
Signed: Dial
Condition:
Very Good vintage condition (minor signs of wear)
Dial is refinished
Case shows light wear consistent with age
Movement working at cataloging
Half Past Notes
Classic 1940s/50s Ulysse Nardin style with sculptural lugs
Refurbished dial gives it a sharp, dressy look
Strong presence for a 34mm case due to lug design
Rare name recognition at an approachable price point