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Ulysse Narding presents the Maxi Marine Chronometer - Super Yacht Cup 2007
Maxi Marine Chronometer – Super Yacht Cup 2007
Limited Edition
Ulysse Nardin sponsors the Super Yacht Cup 2007 in Mallorca exclusively designed for the finest super yachts in the world and to commemorate this event created the Maxi Marine Chronometer “Super Yacht Cup”.
The officially certified self-winding movement (C.O.S.C) features a power reserve indicator, oversized small seconds register and a large date display at 6 o’clock. The elegant 41 mm case is individually numbered and equipped with a screw-crown and a sapphire crystal. Water-resistant to 200 m.
This special timepiece is available in a Limited Edition of 25 pieces in 18 ct rose gold on a skin friendly rubber strap.
The city of Palma de Mallorca took pride to host the largest gathering of the finest sailing yachts ever. The Superyacht Cup fleet lined up bow to stern would measure an incredible 2 km’s, and the sight of these beautiful yachts sailing in the Bay of Palma will be a spectacular sight never seen before.
Conquering the Oceans
The traditional birthplace of prestige watch making, the Swiss mountain region of the Canton of Neuchâtel had no particular relation to the vast open seas...
Ulysse Nardin was only 23 years old in 1846 when he settled in Le Locle to develop his own chronometers and complex pocket watches, bringing with him a wealth of experience gained while working with William Dubois, a specialist in making marine chronometers and astronomic watches.
Brigs, frigates, schooners and clippers have written important chapters in the history of world shipping and the development of international trade. Ulysse Nardin, an astute businessman, saw the opportunity and moved into manufacturing marine chronometers.
In those days, when sailors navigated by means of a sextant, with the sun and the horizon to guide them, they had only one precision reference on board : their marine chronometers.
This time-keeping instrument, with its 2 or 8 days power reserve marked the half-seconds and made it possible to determine the exact longitude while a ship was at sea. The faultless precision of the instrument was a necessity. At the Equator, a single second deviation corresponds to an error of 463 meters.
From 1876 onward, Ulysse Nardin regularly submitted marine chronometers to the Neuchâtel and Geneva Observatories where they underwent stringent tests. The results confirmed the pre-eminence of the Le Locle firm in one of the most demanding specialties in the art of watch making.
Ulysse Nardin's achievements in the development of the marine chronometer were honored with the highest distinctions throughout the world. The firm was awarded over 4300 First prizes and 18 gold medals at world fairs and international exhibitions. Its marine chronometers equipped over 50 navies on all five continents.
Today satellites have replaced the marine chronometer and the sextant as navigation instruments. Nonetheless, Ulysse Nardin marine chronometers are still prized by enthusiasts and collectors.
Technical Data
Ref. 266-66-3/623 SYC 18 ct rose gold
Movement caliber UN-26, 11 ½’’
28 jewels
Power-Reserve approximately 42 h
Winding self-winding
Functions chronometer C.O.S.C with power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. Small seconds and round date window at 6 o’clock.
Case 18 ct gold
Crown screw down security crown
Diameter 41 mm
Water-resistance 200 m
Crystal anti reflective sapphire crystal
Bracelet rubber strap with two 18 ct gold elements
Ulysse Narding presents the Maxi Marine Chronometer - Super Yacht Cup 2007
Maxi Marine Chronometer – Super Yacht Cup 2007 Limited Edition Ulysse Nardin sponsors the Super Yacht Cup 2007 in Mallorca exclusively designed for the finest super yachts in the world and to commemorate this event created the Maxi Marine Chronometer “Sup...
