Ulysse Nardin Classico "HMS Caesar" 18K WG Blue Cloisonne Enamel Dial LIMITED

The Ulysse Nardin HMS Caesar is a highly specialized cloisonne enamel edition built within the brand's classical dress-watch architecture and issued in a limited run of 30 pieces. This white gold reference, commonly cited as 8150-111-2/CAESAR, was introduced around 2011 and pays tribute to the Royal Navy warship HMS Caesar, with the vessel rendered across the dial in richly detailed blue cloisonne enamel. Ulysse Nardin's enamel work is central to the appeal here, with the dial executed using fine gold wire partitions and a labor-intensive firing process that places the piece firmly within the brand's modern enamel canon. The 40 mm 18K white gold case keeps the profile restrained and traditional, allowing the dial to remain the undisputed focal point. Power comes from the automatic UN-815 caliber, a COSC-certified movement with approximately 42 hours of power reserve, giving the watch chronometer-grade credibility beneath its artisanal surface. Collectors tend to value this model not simply for its nautical subject matter, but for the way it joins decorative métiers d'art with a practical self-winding movement and everyday 50 meter water resistance. Within the broader San Marco and Classico family, the HMS Caesar stands apart as a true low-production enamel piece rather than a standard serial model. Its significance lies in the combination of white gold construction, hand-executed cloisonne technique, and a clearly defined historical theme that resonates with enthusiasts of marine horology. For buyers focused on scarce Ulysse Nardin enamel references, this is one of the more compelling early-2010s limited editions in the line. Like New with Ulysse Nardin box and papers dated 2012. This San Marco Classico was just fully serviced by the factory in Q2/2026.