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GerardoG · 14 January 2020, 11:48 AM

As LVMH week starts in Dubai today and SwatchGroup prepares for its product launch next March, Ulysse Nardin made an announcement that many did not stop and think about.

Effective immediately, ALL Ulysse Nardin watches will process their warranties via blockchain. A FIRST in the industry; specially because owners will have full access to this exciting technology at UN.

Users will know EXACTLY the footprint of every watch....original sale date, customer, services...no more question marks on the story behind the watch.

This, in my opinion, is a HUGE step in the industry...can you imagine being able to know EVERYTHING about that timepiece with a few clicks?

More on UN's blockchain:

https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/row_eu...ain-technology

Furrygoat · 14 January 2020, 01:00 PM

Nice!!

How very interesting that the watch industry is the first place I hear of block chain being utilized in mainstream consumer products.

I wonder if this will be able to be utilized for historical pieces too, or just new purchases?

_speedmaster_ · 14 January 2020, 01:22 PM

Awesome idea.

PJ S · 15 January 2020, 12:26 AM

I don’t think this is an industry ‘first’ – Hublot announced its partnering with WISeKey at Basel, in 2009.
Nonetheless, good to see UN adopt this strategy, although it potentially only benefits new watch purchases rather than existing pieces (since November last year, as the YT video upload date indicates).
I wonder if they’ll add older pieces to the database, as and when they are serviced via their network of official service centres?

Rolexoman · 15 January 2020, 03:08 AM

I just acquired a UN Marine so if it needs service it will be nice to know

KBM · 15 January 2020, 04:50 AM

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this, G.!

Rolexoman · 16 January 2020, 11:50 PM

I just registered for the 5 year warranty and when I got my cert I noticed the block chain link at the bottom ( same link as OP ) very cool

ZOOK · 17 January 2020, 04:55 AM

I like it! Thanks for passing that on G.

vman · 17 January 2020, 05:01 AM

Nice!

BBL · 24 January 2020, 01:25 AM

Hi G!

Rolexoman · 24 January 2020, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexoman

I just registered for the 5 year warranty and when I got my cert I noticed the block chain link at the bottom ( same link as OP ) very cool

I purchased this piece from outside a Boutique or AD ( Grey Mkt ) but it came with the warranty card that said it was purchased in Dec 2019 ( stamped on card by shop in Denmark ) but when I received the Blockchain cert it said it was purchased in July so that kinda confused me but not matter I still have 4.5 years left if needed

14 January 2020, 11:48 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Kudos Ulysse Nardin As LVMH week starts in Dubai today and SwatchGroup prepares for its product launch next March, Ulysse Nardin made an announcement that many did not stop and think about. Effective immediately, ALL Ulysse Nardin watches will process their warranties via blockchain. A FIRST in the industry; specially because owners will have full access to this exciting technology at UN. Users will know EXACTLY the footprint of every watch....original sale date, customer, services...no more question marks on the story behind the watch. This, in my opinion, is a HUGE step in the industry...can you imagine being able to know EVERYTHING about that timepiece with a few clicks? More on UN's blockchain: https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/row_eu...ain-technology

14 January 2020, 01:22 PM	#3
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Awesome idea. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

15 January 2020, 03:08 AM	#5
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24 January 2020, 01:25 AM	#10
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14 January 2020, 01:00 PM	#2
Furrygoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Usa Posts: 428	Nice!! How very interesting that the watch industry is the first place I hear of block chain being utilized in mainstream consumer products. I wonder if this will be able to be utilized for historical pieces too, or just new purchases?

15 January 2020, 12:26 AM	#4
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	I don’t think this is an industry ‘first’ – Hublot announced its partnering with WISeKey at Basel, in 2009. Nonetheless, good to see UN adopt this strategy, although it potentially only benefits new watch purchases rather than existing pieces (since November last year, as the YT video upload date indicates). I wonder if they’ll add older pieces to the database, as and when they are serviced via their network of official service centres?

15 January 2020, 04:50 AM	#6
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this, G.!

17 January 2020, 04:55 AM	#8
ZOOK 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 8,874	I like it! Thanks for passing that on G.

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