Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronometer 43mm

Hamilton Byrd solid 14K yellow gold, circa 1930. The Byrd is part of the rare Explorer series of 19-jewel, grade 401 watches named for famous explorers. This series used the Hamilton grade 401 movement which was built from Illinois grade 207 movements after Hamilton purchased the Illinois Watch Co. in 1928. The Byrd was named for Commander Richard E. Byrd, the famous aviator and polar explorer who was the first to fly over the North Pole. It was priced at $150.00 in 1930. Powered by 19-je........

I find myself oddly attracted to this odd little Swiss outfit. They don't seem that popular, you can pick up many of their watches for not a lot of Euro, but I like the style and apparent quality of many of their range.Two that appeal in particular are :The Steel Diplomatic:The Gold Aerodyn:I'm not worried about these becoming collectors items, I like them because they are individual and a little eccentric. Unfortunately I can't find out much apart from some limited stuff on the internet.I'd be ........