Ulysse Nardin
1823 - 1876
Ulysse Nardin
Swiss chronometer-maker.
A precursor, with Louis Richard and Henri Grandjean, of Marine Chronometer manufacturing in Switzerland.
On his death, the company was taken over by his son, Paul-David, who specialised production in high-precision marine chronometers and ultra-thin watches.
Key dates
1846
The Ulysse Nardin company is specialised in pocket and marine chronometers, minute-repeater watches and grande complication watches.
1862
He was awarded Britain's highest distinction for watchmaking, the Prize Medal, at the 1862 International Exhibition in London, in the "complicated watches and pocket chronometers" category.