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Old 12 November 2010, 01:14 AM   #1
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Ulysse Nardin

I am thinking about a UN. Does anybody have advice/comments?
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Old 25 November 2010, 12:09 PM   #2
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I saw some cool looking two tones over in Paradise Island.

No idea as to the quality or resale or overall recognition in the eye of the public.

Good looking though.
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Old 24 December 2010, 01:13 AM   #3
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They've got some good looking sport models. No way I'd buy one over a Rolex, if I was only going to have one watch.
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Old 24 December 2010, 01:39 AM   #4
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I'm a big fan of mine!
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Old 3 January 2016, 01:10 PM   #5
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A little late to this thread but last spring I tried on a Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, 322-10, rose gold, what a fascinating watch. 43mm, leather strap, beautiful dial, the functions clearly displayed, just terrific. I have a few other boxes to check before I take that plunge, but I really fell for it.
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Old 10 July 2016, 01:51 PM   #6
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UN has a well-deserved reputation as a high-end watch manufacturer. They have made very high quality and accurate timepieces that have been used for sea-going navigational purposes for many decades. Many years ago when they were too small a company to make in-house movements, they would heavily modify out-sourced movements making them better in many ways. They also have many patents, and have produced quite a number of high-horology concept watches. "The Freak" being one that has become an icon.
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Old 25 January 2017, 08:23 AM   #7
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Cool watches. Nothing incredible, but not bad at all. The Black Sea collection looks really cool to me, and the Freaks are really incredible. Many of the other divers are great as well.
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Old 26 January 2017, 12:32 PM   #8
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I have the Blue Surf and love it.
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Old 3 May 2022, 05:37 AM   #9
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I have a very special tourbillon incoming if anybody is interested. Limited edition of only 18 pieces and with a sapphire case.
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Old 3 May 2022, 05:51 AM   #10
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I have a very special tourbillon incoming if anybody is interested. Limited edition of only 18 pieces and with a sapphire case.
would love to see it. I have a freak x and absolutely love it. Gets more wrist time than any rolex or AP I own
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Old 3 May 2022, 06:40 AM   #11
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Nothing wrong with UN.

I wear mine frequently....... and I like dual-time watches.

UN Dual-Time.jpg
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Old 4 May 2022, 06:27 AM   #12
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I came close to buying a UN a few times. but ended up didn't pull the trigger.

but i am on the look out for a big date GMT
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Old 4 May 2022, 08:35 AM   #13
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Personally I love the UN brand. They making very nice and good watches that are very hard to compare with other brands. I think its good idea for the first watch over the Omega. Their watches are produced in very small amount and for every ten Omegas there is one UN in general public. And also you can ask for a. very nice discount too. I own 2 UN skeleton X and maxi marine diver first generation and I love them both.
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Old 4 May 2022, 08:39 AM   #14
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Old 4 May 2022, 10:50 AM   #15
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How has the rubber bezel held up? Any marks on it?

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Old 4 May 2022, 11:29 AM   #16
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How has the rubber bezel held up? Any marks on it?

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Yes you can see some marks on the rubber bezel. I have this watch for around 6-7 years. And all my watches have very hard life with me because I’m using them in every condition and every occasion. In my opinion is not that bad. I probably will replace the bezel during my next service but for now watch is running perfectly after last service which was 4 years ago.
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Old 7 July 2022, 06:13 AM   #17
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Me and my dad are very big enthusiast of Ulysse Nardin brand. My watch is on the left and my father’s watch is on the right. He showed me passion for this brand and after more than 5 years of owning UN for me it’s the best watchmaker even though I own 2 Rolex watches (where a lot of people think Rolex is the best but for me it’s just boring).
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Old 16 July 2022, 09:38 AM   #18
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Ulysse Nardin

I’ve enjoyed my 1185-126…….but time to move on to another model.
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Old 9 October 2022, 05:45 AM   #19
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I’ve enjoyed my 1185-126…….but time to move on to another model.
I love the marine collection from UN. And this two tone looks very warm. Very nice watch
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Old 9 October 2022, 07:21 AM   #20
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Holy thread resurrection! UN is great so I’ll help feed this zombie thread
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Old 9 October 2022, 04:16 PM   #21
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Holy thread resurrection! UN is great so I’ll help feed this zombie thread
The case is spectacular. Is this a aftermarket strap or it comes with the watch? I’m considering to add the freak watch to my collection as well.
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Old 9 October 2022, 05:14 PM   #22
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Great brand. This is my current collection of 3 pieces but owned another 6 or 7 over the years.







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Old 9 October 2022, 11:55 PM   #23
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The case is spectacular. Is this a aftermarket strap or it comes with the watch? I’m considering to add the freak watch to my collection as well.

I had the strap custom made for it. It’s the Bucherer Blue LE so was trying to tie a little blue on a strap to the blue in the dial. I agree the case is great and makes it one heck of a comfortable watch. If you get one be prepared for the amount of attention it attracts! Hard to not become mesmerized by the watch
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Old 10 October 2022, 08:17 AM   #24
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Great brand. This is my current collection of 3 pieces but owned another 6 or 7 over the years.







Lovely collection. Congratulations
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