Felca NOS with Ulysse Nardin NB11QU High-Beat Movement
Powered by a stunning ETA 2826 (Not typo, it’s a mint 2826, Not ETA 2824, 2836 or 2826-2).
Beating at 36,000/hour, ETA 2826 is also known as Ulysse Nardin NB11QU. Produced primarily for Ulysee Nardin for its COSC chronometers in 1970s, ETA 2826 is a high quality special High-Beat caliber made by ETA when the whole Swiss watch making industry was smashed hard by the Quartz revolution. A few other Swiss makers sourced this beautiful and extremely fine 2826.
Such premium 2826 is superior to 2824, 2824-2 and the later 2826-1. Finishing and polishing tell the differences.
LNIB, New Old Stock with a shining ETA 2826 (Not typo, a mint 2826, Not ETA 2824, 2836 or 2826-2).
2 available :
1. All Gold Golden Dial
2. Uncommon 2-Tone Sandwich case and Bracelet with Gold dial
Exceptional elements:
The Case:
Superb design, casting, cutting and polishing. In this case, you can see all kinds of finishing (brushed, sandblast and mirror). You can notice the cutting and polishing of both sides. Several dimensions on each. Each dimension with its own type of surface finishing.
Built-in crown guard with case body.
10 micron gold-plating stamped on the case (PLAQUE G 10).
Bracelet:
Solid link. Stainless Steel with gold-plating on top surface side only to avoid allergy to skin. Very thoughtful design executed with superb gold-plating and sandblast and brushed finishing.
Movement:
Wow! Sorry, lighting is too dim, you cannot really sense the beauty of such a whirl polishing of this movement from photos. A mint glittering ETA 2826.
Ulysse Nardin used ETA 2826 for its COSC chronometer back in 1975. 100% same finishing and quality in these two Felca. Producation volume for such ETA 2826 was exceptionally low.
Swirl polishing are seen only in high grade movements and most famous Swiss brands nowadays. Never see it in ETA 2824 or 2836.
In a nutshell, a highly collectible movement caliber!
Signed FELCA, Rotomatic, 25 Jewels, Swiss Made
Unmistakable swirl polishing on both rotor and the main plate for ETA 2826 made in 1970s. Different from ETA 2892 but equally appealing. Far better than ETA 2824 or 2836. Better than its new version: the re-issued ETA 2826-2 from 2004. See the difference:
Case:
All stainless steel. Very fine brushed + sandblast finishing on the top surface.
NOTE: Minor hairlines on bezels due to years of storage.
Dimension:
Case Diameter: 35 mm, including crown
Lug Width: 20 mm
Day/Date
Quickset. Very special day display (1 MON, 2 TUE, 3WED) of vintage automatic movement design. Bilingual day wheel: English and Kanji.
Dial:
Marked Swiss Made.
Crystal:
Mineral Glass
Crown:
Signed with FELCA logo. The crown stem is the older thick type. Very sturdy.
Case Back:
Marked FELCA SWISS, Rotomatic, Stainless Steel, Waterproof, Swiss Made, 8567
PLAGUE G10 (i.e. Gold plated 10 Micron)
Bracelet:
Original bracelet. Stainless steel with gold-plating on one side.
Solid link with screwed joints. Excellent materials and finishing. Please see the details. Signed FELCA.
With a typical SEIKO 5 to compare its size:
Net Price: US$285-
Shipping:
EMS International Courier Express by USPS & public post offices worldwide.
US$22- to USA , Asia-Pacific and Australia. US$26- to Canada & Europe.
2-3 working days to most cities worldwide. Can track online with USPS, Canada Post, Australia Post, Royal Mail and public posts in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East. Very secure.
Paypal OK.
NOTE again: minor hairlines on bezels.
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