Rare Ulysse Nardin Doctor's Chronograph Pocket Watch

This Ulysse Nardin chronometer is the rarest pocket watch we have ever offered for sale. Crafted by master horologist Ulysse Nardin in Le Locle, Switzerland, around 1900, this watch represents the pinnacle of timekeeping technology for its era. The movement was designed explicitly for physicians—known in the trade as a "doctor's watch"—before the advent of modern medical instrumentation and features a stopwatch function for taking vital signs; the dial reads "chronograpo medical."

Not only does the watch keep excellent time, but all its chronograph functions work perfectly. The entire movement is housed in an open-faced sterling silver case that measures 51mm across and features a plain, unengraved back. There are some fine spiderweb cracks on the white porcelain dial; however, these are subtle and do not affect the watch's functionality. 

Fortunately, this watch has come to us in its original wooden and velvet box! This luxury timepiece is a delicate instrument. We warranty its function for one year from the date of sale, but we advise that the buyer handle it carefully and wear it gently. 

Some history on Ulysse Nardin, taken from Wikipedia: "In 1889, Ulysse Nardin won a Gold Medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition, received two Swiss patents in 1890, and won First Prize at the Chicago Universal Exhibition in 1893, among many other accolades. In 1902, the company began to supply marine chronometers for the U.S. Navy. The brand frequently won Washington Naval Observatory competitions and became the official supplier for the U.S. Navy's torpedo boats."