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Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Sports Automatic Watch, circa 1970s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Sports Style / Ref. A 7650 METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin Gold Link Bracelet-Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Ulysse Nardin Gold Link Bracelet-Watch crafted in 14k yellow movement. This intricate bracelet
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Mid-20th Century European Artist Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Gold, 14k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Pocket Watch 18k Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding,17 Jewels, Extremely High Grade Movement with Fine Swan Neck Balance Regulation
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Ulysse Nardin 1960's Watch – a classic timepiece with a 34mm round 18KT
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1960s Swiss Retro Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Yellow Gold

1960 s Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic "TV" Watch - Stainless Steel
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's ULYSSE NARDIN Vintage Mens Automatic "TV" Watch - Stainless Steel Beautiful Vintage Style
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1960s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Rose Gold Art Deco Original Crystal and Crown Manual Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

ULYSSE NARDIN San Marco Hour Striker 18K Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Manhasset, NY
ULYSSE NARDIN San Marco Hour Striker, Box and With Papers Model number : 756-22 Watch number : 33
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1990s Swiss Modern Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin Ladies Art Deco Watch in New Old Stock Condition 1940 s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cord Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin British Military Issue Deck Watch Vintage Silver White Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 50 mm Silver British Military Issue Vintage Gents Deck Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Silver, Enamel

Vintage 1980’s Ulysse Nardin Ref. 311/51 18KT Yellow Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
A refined ladies’ vintage Ulysse Nardin wristwatch from the 1980s, showcasing the brand’s renowned
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1980s Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin 18kt Yellow Gold Moonphase with Date Limited Edition, Lemania Cal.
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ulysse Nardin 18kt Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, Moonphase with Date Limited Edition, Extremely Rare and
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Ulysse Nardin GMT-Master II 40mm 320-8
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
and papers. 40mm case size. Ref 320-82. Fine Pre-owned Ulysse Nardin Watch. Certified preowned Ulysse
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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White Gold

Unused Ulysse Nardin Big Date 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 246-55
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
w/ subseconds, date and dual time. 42 mm case size. Ref 246-55. Fine Unused Ulysse Nardin Watch
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Yellow Gold

Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #512842 Case
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ulysee Nardin 18K Rose Gold Automatic Dress Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Ulysee Nardin 18K Rose Gold Automatic Dress model circa 1950s. Featuring a robust design 34
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1950s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Drs. Pulsation Full Size Chronograph from 1940s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Chronograph METAL
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Marine Stainless Steel 1846 Watch 263-22
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Dallas, TX
Ulysse Nardin Marine Stainless Steel 1846 Watch 263-22 - Automatic. Stainless Steel ( 38 mm
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20th Century Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

1960 s Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1960's ULYSSE NARDIN Vintage Mens Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel Beautiful
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1960s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Ulysse Nardin 14k Yellow Gold Saddle Leather Automatic Mens Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Vintage Ulysse Nardin 34 mm 14k Yellow Gold Saddle Leather Automatic Men's Watch
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20th Century Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Yellow Gold

Ulysse Nardin Rose Gold Art Deco Original Crystal and Crown Manual Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin San Marco 130-77-9 Cloisonne Dial 18K White Gold Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ulysse Nardin San Marco 130-77-9 men's watch. 37MM 18K white gold case with 18K white gold smooth
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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White Gold

Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Maxi Marine Chronometer Wristwatch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Dallas, TX
with Roman numerals, date, seconds subdial and power reserve indicator. Black Ulysse Nardin strap and
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1990s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

1950’s Ulysse Nardin 14K Gold Mens Midsize Watch with Sculpted Case – Box Tag
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1950’s Ulysse Nardin 14K Gold Mens Midsize Watch with Sculpted Case – Box & Tag Very Elegant Mid
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1950s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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14k Gold

Ulysse Nardin 18K Yellow Gold High Beat Chronometer with Date
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
stands as a testament to Ulysse Nardin's legacy of craftsmanship and timeless design. This watch has
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1970s Swiss Retro Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Yellow Gold

Ulysse Nardin Lady s Rose Gold White Mother-of-Pearl Dual Time Wristwatch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. 18k rose gold case with exposition back to view diamond rotor (40mm diameter). Mother of pearl dial with 4 pave diamond Roman numerals; date; dual time indicator...
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Nardin Platinum Rose Gold Stern Freres Dial Manual Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysee Nardin Automatic Calibre 1633
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in London, GB
. What’s more and quite unbelievable this watch runs as well as some brand-new watches! Recently serviced
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1960s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Surprise Watch Bracelet
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Surprise Watch by Ulysse Nardin, Soft Mesh Bracelet with Hinged
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1960s American Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Quadrato Stainless Steel Men s Watch 243-92/601
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Dallas, TX
Ulysse Nardin Quadrato Stainless Steel Men's Watch 243-92/601 - Automatic. Stainless Steel case
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20th Century Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin. A Silver British Military Keyless Lever Deck Watch C1940
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Ulysee Nardin British Military Issue Keyless Lever Wind Deck Watch, made from silver, set in a
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1940s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Silver

Nardin Platinum Rose Gold Stern Freres Dial Manual Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, small seconds Case: 32mm 18k yellow gold round case, plastic crystal, pull/push crown, black Arabic Band: brown alligator strap with go...
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Mid-20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a rare version of a stainless steel Ulysse Nardin chronograph wristwatch from the 1960s. It
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1960s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Classic 109161 Automatic Watch 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ulysse Nardin Classic watch in 18k on black leather strap with original UN plaque tang buckle. Auto
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Silver, Yellow Gold

Ulysse Nardin Galaxy 901-22 Automatic Watch 18k Gold Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
glossy crocodile strap. Case size 40mm. Auto. Ref 901-22 Fine Pre-owned Ulysse Nardin Watch. Certified
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ulysse NardMichelango 233-48 Stainless Steel w/ Black dial 35mm Automatic watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 35 mm case size. Ref 233-48. Fine Pre-owned Ulysse Nardin Watch
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin San MarCo Alarm 603-77-7 Full Set Box Certificate Steel Guilloche
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
Ludwig Oechslin period. Make a nice gift with this superb Ulysse Nardin watch. MODEL : Ulysse Nardin
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1990s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Steel

Ulysse Nardin Vintage Automatic Chornometer Men s Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
Ulysse Nardin vintage Chronometer Mens Watch. 33mm 14 yellow gold case. silver dial. yellow gold
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1960s Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Vintage Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Automatic watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied
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1960s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin White Gold Wristwatch Horn Lugs
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Ulysse Nardin Gender: Men's Case Material: 14k White Gold Dial: Silvered Movement
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1950s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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White Gold, 14k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ulysse Nardin Chronograph Case 18k rose gold, 37.5mm Movement caliber Valjoux 22, manual
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1940s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ulysse Nardin Rose Gold Oversized Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ulysee Nardin 18k rose gold oversized wristwatch, circa 1950s. 37 x 43mm case with extended, curved
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1950s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Automatic wristwatch Ref 10528/1, circa 1960s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A scarce and entirely original example Ulysse Nardin automatic dress model ref 10528/1 circa 1960
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1960s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Ulysee Nardin Stainless Steel Watch, 1970s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Vintage Ulysses Nardin Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Recessed Leaf
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1970s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Winding Coin Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Ulysse Nardin Style - Luxury Dress Watch Model - Coin Case Metal - 18k Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold

Vintage Ulysse Nardin Isaac Newton 18k and Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Vintage Ulysse Nardin Isaac Newton 18K and Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Brand: Ulysse
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1950s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
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By Rolex
Located in London, GB
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1940s Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation Pie Pan Watch. Authentic Mens Omega Automatic 5852 Wristwatc
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
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Early 2000s Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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1950s Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold

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1980s Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Late 20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Yellow Gold

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Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ulysse nardin vintage watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a ulysse nardin vintage watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A ulysse nardin vintage watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. When shopping for a ulysse nardin vintage watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

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On average, a ulysse nardin vintage watch at 1stDibs sells for $4,200, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $28,640 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Questions About Ulysse Nardin
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Ulysse Nardin is a good watch brand. Though it’s not quite as popular as its luxury competitors such as Rolex and Cartier, it’s an extremely high quality watch with an unparalleled water resistance.