Ulysse Nardin Astrolabium Galileo Galilei 911-22

Reference 911-22 Astrolabium Galileo Galilei | A yellow gold automatic astronomical wristwatch, Circa 1985 Ulysse Nardin

Dial: silvered, two-toned Caliber: automatic Movement number: 91 3 06 Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws Case number: 006 Closure: 18k yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: yes Accessories: Ulysse Nardin Certificate dated September 1985 and instructions booklets The Ulysse Nardin Astrolabium Galileo Galilei is a groundbreaking timepiece that showcases the brand’s expertise in astronomical complications. Introduced in 1985, it was the first model in Ulysse Nardin’s famous Trilogy of Time series, designed by master watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin. Upon its debut, the Astrolabium was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most complex wristwatch ever made—a testament to its innovative mechanical ingenuity. This extraordinary watch features a miniaturized astrolabe, displaying celestial movements, the positions of the sun, moon, and stars, as well as eclipses and solar/lunar nodes. It also includes an equation of time function, which indicates the difference between mean and solar time. Encased in gold or platinum, the Astrolabium Galileo Galilei is both a highly collectible masterpiece and a functional work of art, reflecting Ulysse Nardin’s deep connection to marine chronometry and astronomical horology.