{"product_id":"montre-militaire-francaise-chronometre-administratif-vers-1940","title":"French military watch – administrative stopwatch – circa 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eHistoric pocket watch signed Ulysse Nardin, an authentic French military and administrative instrument from the Ministry of War, likely produced around 1940. Official marking: \"MINISTÈRE DE LA GUERRE – 468 – ULYSSE NARDIN\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rare piece belonging to a numbered series, estimated at a maximum of approximately 500 units. These watches are not decorative accessories, but true precision tools designed to serve and be maintained over several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteel case with soldered bow. White enamel dial in exceptional condition, with no cracks or impact marks. Precision mechanical movement signed Ulysse Nardin (number 80563), with large plates and a generous balance wheel. Serial number 615788.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkable condition: watch is perfectly functional, movement is clean and sound, vintage glass shows traces of natural wear. Watchmaker's engraving dated 1971 attesting to a servicing and real-world use after its period of assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA choice piece for collectors of military watches, French Army horology, the French Navy, and vintage Ulysse Nardin chronometers. An authentic testament to French and Swiss watchmaking history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINTOSTORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57613437600124,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/6375\/6412\/files\/s-l1600_f931dbd8-4a31-412c-8dea-90e3595c38a2.webp?v=1791456319","url":"https:\/\/vieillerie.fr\/products\/montre-militaire-francaise-chronometre-administratif-vers-1940","provider":"VIEILLERIE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}