My Watch Story: My Great Grandfather's Ulysse Nardin Pocketwatch by Justin Gallen

“My Watch Story" is a video series starring HODINKEE readers and their most prized watches. For more stories from other collectors and to learn how to submit your own go to: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/my-watch-story-september-2 Los Angeles resident Justin Gallen is the proud owner of his great-grandfather's Ulysse Nardin pocket watch. His great-grandfather was a stationmaster for the Pennsylvania railroad from the 1930s to the 1950s. Justin – now a custodian of the watch for over 30 years – took a deep dive into its history and discovered that it was one of 846 pieces produced in 1916. Over the years, it's been not only a stylish accessory, but also a fun conversation piece in his family.