Ulysse Nardin - Locle Suisse 'Serviced' - No reserve price - 642209 - Men - 1950-1959

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This classic vintage Ulysse Nardin dress watch offers a compelling blend of mid-century Swiss design and robust mechanical performance. The stainless steel case houses a character-rich dial defined by heavy, even patina, giving the timepiece a distinct and highly individualized aesthetic. Driven by a serviced manual-wind movement, this Locle Suisse model represents an honest and capable example of 1950s horology.

Brand: Ulysse Nardin
Model: Locle Suisse
Serial Number: 642209
Movement: Manual winding
Dial: Heavy patina with applied Arabic numerals and dot indices
Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1950s
Condition: Good vintage condition. Movement serviced on 16 October 2026. Timegrapher: -10-12s/day, performing remarkably well.

Dial and Hands
The dial is characterized by heavy, even spotting and patina across the entire surface, establishing a strong vintage aesthetic. It features applied Arabic numerals alongside dot indices, with a traditional sub-seconds dial positioned at six o'clock. Despite the heavy aging, the printed "ULYSSE NARDIN" and "LOCLE SUISSE" text remains clearly legible. The stick and leaf style hands show visible oxidation and surface wear, aged to perfectly match the dial. The sub-seconds hand displays similar uniform aging.

Case and Crystal
The 35 mm stainless steel case exhibits honest vintage wear, with moderate scratches visible throughout the finish. The lugs retain their general shape, transitioning nicely into the smooth steel bezel, which bears scratches consistent with the rest of the case. An unsigned knurled crown is fitted and shows some expected wear. The watch is completed by a domed acrylic crystal that presents minor surface scratches visible under light.

Movement
Powering the watch is a manual wind movement with a clean overall appearance, featuring "ULYSSE NARDIN", "SWISS", and "5000947" engravings. Close inspection reveals some minor scratches on the plates and screw heads. The timegrapher records a rate of -10-12s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The movement was serviced on 16 October 2026.

Strap
The watch is paired with a black leather strap featuring contrast stitching, showing light wear.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The movement was serviced on 16 October 2026 and, supported by the recorded timegrapher result, is performing very strongly. The stainless steel case and bezel present honest vintage wear with moderate scratches throughout. The dial displays a heavy, even patina that covers the entire surface, while the hands show matching oxidation. The domed acrylic crystal has minor surface scratches, and the knurled crown exhibits general wear.

Dimensions
Case Size: 35 mm (excluding the crown)

Remarks
This Ulysse Nardin delivers highly individualized character through its heavily patinated dial and oxidized hands. The combination of classic mid-century proportions and a recently serviced, strongly performing manual-wind movement makes it an appealing and highly capable vintage dress watch.

History
Ulysse Nardin, founded in Le Locle, Switzerland, built a formidable reputation on precision marine chronometers and highly accurate timepieces. During the 1950s, the brand produced elegant dress watches that combined refined aesthetics with capable mechanical movements. The Locle Suisse models from this era reflect classic mid-century design, featuring clean lines and traditional layouts such as the sub-seconds dial. These watches remain appreciated by collectors for their direct connection to one of Switzerland's respected traditional watchmakers, offering a window into a defining era of mechanical watch design.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends.

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SKU: ULY-LSX-0001