Ulysse Nardin Quadrato Dual Time 24-Hour Ref. 243-92/622
GMT / Travel Watch / Complications Watch · Ulysse Nardin (now independent, formerly Kering Group). High-tier luxury manufacture known for marine chronometers.
Period: Modern Luxury (2000s-early 2010s). Characterized by the bold 'Quadrato' square case design and industrial-chic dial sub-frames.
Type
GMT / Travel Watch / Complications Watch
Brand
Ulysse Nardin (now independent, formerly Kering Group). High-tier luxury manufacture known for marine chronometers.
Movement
Automatic Caliber UN-24 (ETA 2892-A2 base with patented Ulysse Nardin GMT module), 42-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph, 34 jewels.
Dimensions
42mm x 42mm diameter (wears like a 44-45mm round watch), 12.5mm thickness, 52mm lug-to-lug, 22mm lug width.
Description
The Quadrato Dual Time is a masterpiece of functional design, offering one of the most user-friendly GMT complications ever devised. Its bold, architectural square case provides significant wrist presence, while the 'Big Date' and dual-time aperture provide instant legibility. The signature feature is the 'plus/minus' pushers, allowing the wearer to change time zones without removing the watch or stopping the movement.
Key Features
Patented 'Quick-set' GMT pushers on the left side; large double-window date; 24-hour home time indicator; unique 'Quadrato' geometry; skeletonized alpha hands.
Dial Description
Multi-layered blue and black dial with brushed silver sub-frames. Features a big-date window at 2 o'clock, a 24-hour home time window at 9 o'clock, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Luminous skeletonized hands.
Case Material
Highly polished 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal Type
Flat, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides.
Bezel Details
Fixed, integrated polished stainless steel square bezel with rounded corners.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down crown with embossed UN anchor logo; two rectangular pushers on the left side (at 8 and 10) for instant hour hand adjustments (forward/backward).
Bracelet or Strap
Black alligator leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a stainless steel butterfly deployant clasp.
Caseback Details
Exhibition sapphire caseback secured by six screws, revealing the decorated gold-toned oscillating weight and movement finishings.
Movement Type
Automatic Caliber UN-24 (ETA 2892-A2 base with patented Ulysse Nardin GMT module), 42-hour power reserve, 28,800 vph, 34 jewels.
Water Resistance
50 meters (165 feet). Suitable for light splashes and rain; not recommended for swimming or diving.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made; manufactured in Le Locle, Switzerland. Utilizes a proprietary modular innovation over a Swiss base movement.
Age Estimate
Circa 2008-2012. This specific colorway and pusher configuration were popular during the late 2000s.
Cultural Significance
Represents the early 2000s trend of 'oversized' architectural watches. Ulysse Nardin is culturally significant for its 18th-century nautical history, though this model represents their modern technical pivot.
Condition Notes
Excellent condition. Sharp case edges indicate no previous heavy polishing; dial and crystal appearing pristine. Still features protective plastic wrap on the lugs and case side.
Value Estimate
Secondary market value between $4,500 - $6,000 USD depending on box/papers (MSRP was approx. $9,500).
Care & Maintenance
Service interval of 5-7 years; ensure crown is fully screwed in before water exposure; avoid magnetic fields due to the mechanical nature; clean leather with a damp cloth only.
Similar Watches
Cartier Santos de Cartier (Dressier), Bell & Ross BR-03 (More utilitarian/Aviator), Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface (Classic/Art Deco).
Interesting Facts
Ulysse Nardin's GMT system is widely considered the best in the industry for travelers because it allows the local hour hand to be adjusted forward and backward independent of the home time or minutes.