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Bisquitlips · 3 December 2008, 10:56 AM

Anyone here have any experience with the Nardin timepieces? I have been considering adding the GMT or the Diver to my long list, but it seems in the reviews I have read that they only use modified ETA movements.

I really like the beauty of these watches and they are simply profound in their aesthetics.

Thanks,

Richard

http://www.ulysse-nardin.com/watch.j...ID_Coll=100003

Mort · 3 December 2008, 11:45 PM

When I last bought, I had looked at the Quadrado model. I liked it because it had the large date feature and was a GMT function.If the dealer had it on a strap, I most likely had gone for it. The Maxi Marine Diver is also a very cool watch. UN's are really nice watches, and yes they have ETA movements, but are very robust.

asadtiger · 4 December 2008, 12:09 AM

Some poeple regard them very very highly..its a good brand for sure.

towernick · 4 December 2008, 12:27 AM

I really think that UN is making some of the best watches around right now. I also like the fact that not many people know the brand and instantly recognize them. The ones that I have handled were very well made, solid pieces. They have been on the cutting edge of modern watch making for the last 20 or so years and make a great watch in my opinion. I like both models you mentioned, but would gravitate towards the Marine model as they originally started making watches for the French navy.

Vito_Corleone · 4 December 2008, 01:38 AM

I love UN, they make solid pieces. I have an MMD on the way, it should be here tomorrow!

boa2 · 5 December 2008, 03:13 AM

Superb brand, with incredible customer service. Some models have modified movements (~60% of the watch's parts are changed), and some have in-house movements. Their GMT mechanism works forward and backward, and can be changed with the watch on your wrist.

Best of luck in your search!

respect · 5 December 2008, 05:34 AM

why does everybody have such an issue with ETA movements. They keep great time and lead to less money leaving my pockets. Personally i dont like that particular watch though. Richard, I still think the Seamaster GMT is the way to go.... if you are "settling" for an ETA, anyway.

Vito_Corleone · 5 December 2008, 07:18 AM

My MMD came, figured I'd toss up a pic in here. It's such an awesome piece.

boa2 · 5 December 2008, 07:57 AM

Congratulations on your MMD. Stunning watch!

JF23 · 5 December 2008, 08:19 AM

Congrats! Thats a beautiful piece VC

3 December 2008, 10:56 AM	#1
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,506	Ulysse Nardin Anyone here have any experience with the Nardin timepieces? I have been considering adding the GMT or the Diver to my long list, but it seems in the reviews I have read that they only use modified ETA movements. I really like the beauty of these watches and they are simply profound in their aesthetics. Thanks, Richard http://www.ulysse-nardin.com/watch.j...ID_Coll=100003 __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

3 December 2008, 11:45 PM	#2
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	When I last bought, I had looked at the Quadrado model. I liked it because it had the large date feature and was a GMT function.If the dealer had it on a strap, I most likely had gone for it. The Maxi Marine Diver is also a very cool watch. UN's are really nice watches, and yes they have ETA movements, but are very robust. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

5 December 2008, 03:13 AM	#6
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,685	Superb brand, with incredible customer service. Some models have modified movements (~60% of the watch's parts are changed), and some have in-house movements. Their GMT mechanism works forward and backward, and can be changed with the watch on your wrist. Best of luck in your search! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

5 December 2008, 07:57 AM	#9
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,685	Congratulations on your MMD. Stunning watch! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

4 December 2008, 12:09 AM	#3
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	Some poeple regard them very very highly..its a good brand for sure.

4 December 2008, 12:27 AM	#4
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	I really think that UN is making some of the best watches around right now. I also like the fact that not many people know the brand and instantly recognize them. The ones that I have handled were very well made, solid pieces. They have been on the cutting edge of modern watch making for the last 20 or so years and make a great watch in my opinion. I like both models you mentioned, but would gravitate towards the Marine model as they originally started making watches for the French navy.

4 December 2008, 01:38 AM	#5
Vito_Corleone Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SC Posts: 75	I love UN, they make solid pieces. I have an MMD on the way, it should be here tomorrow!

5 December 2008, 05:34 AM	#7
respect Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 88	why does everybody have such an issue with ETA movements. They keep great time and lead to less money leaving my pockets. Personally i dont like that particular watch though. Richard, I still think the Seamaster GMT is the way to go.... if you are "settling" for an ETA, anyway.

5 December 2008, 07:18 AM	#8
Vito_Corleone Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SC Posts: 75	My MMD came, figured I'd toss up a pic in here. It's such an awesome piece.

5 December 2008, 08:19 AM	#10
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Congrats! Thats a beautiful piece VC

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