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randyyeap · 9 January 2013, 04:36 AM

Anyone owned ULYSSE NARDIN watch here ? What you think about this brand the watch? Please share your thought and Any experience can share. ? Thanks.

Mosco · 9 January 2013, 04:51 AM

I have owned quite a few throughout the years, mainly the Divers, and I am happy with the quality, size and feel.

randyyeap · 9 January 2013, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

I have owned quite a few throughout the years, mainly the Divers, and I am happy with the quality, size and feel.

Hi Greg,
Thanks for sharing. It would be great if you can post some pic of the ULYSSE NARDIN watch you owned ?

nick c · 9 January 2013, 06:10 AM

I like mine

subtona · 11 January 2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

I like mine

saw this watch at the airport, guy sitting next to me... looks even better in person, really liked the integration of the rubber and metal on the strap.

nick c · 11 January 2013, 09:16 AM

SearChart · 9 January 2013, 06:51 AM

They make beautiful watches, I particularly love the San Marko, never seen one irl though.

WatchTimes · 9 January 2013, 07:34 AM

I have to second Greg, I have owned a couple and was pleased.
Ive sold a few to clients and all are happy with them
Quality house with some great designs

Java · 9 January 2013, 10:14 AM

UN are a great manufacture. They have been responsible via Ludwig Oeschlin who is now curator of the MIH, for some of the most satisfactory horological design work of our time.
They created the most effective GMT, with an instant ability to send the hour hand back and forward taking the two digit, concentric, mono, level,big date (another of their creations) with it either way.
They also created what is arguably the most effective and practical Perpetual Calendar GMT movement. Like the GMT this is also capable of setting in both directions at any time.
Some of their high end pieces like the Sonata and Freak are incredible examples of horology at its finest and most creative.
They are pivotal to the Swiss watch industry in general. Their manufacture goes far beyond making their own timepieces. For example, they make the screws for more than 50% of the watches manufactured in Switzerland.

Though many of their watches appear to use an ETA 2892 movement. These are hugely modified, and built from parts in-house. For example the 2892 used in the GMT +- is delivered in around 75 parts. The finished movement consists of more than 150 parts.
I have a humble San Marco GMT +- . Mine is an earlier incarnation with the big seconds.
It is a very fine watch. All aspects of it's construction are beyond reproach for it's price point.

randyyeap · 9 January 2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Java

UN are a great manufacture. They have been responsible via Ludwig Oeschlin who is now curator of the MIH, for some of the most satisfactory horological design work of our time.
They created the most effective GMT, with an instant ability to send the hour hand back and forward taking the two digit, concentric, mono, level,big date (another of their creations) with it either way.
They also created what is arguably the most effective and practical Perpetual Calendar GMT movement. Like the GMT this is also capable of setting in both directions at any time.
Some of their high end pieces like the Sonata and Freak are incredible examples of horology at its finest and most creative.
They are pivotal to the Swiss watch industry in general. Their manufacture goes far beyond making their own timepieces. For example, they make the screws for more than 50% of the watches manufactured in Switzerland.

Though many of their watches appear to use an ETA 2892 movement. These are hugely modified, and built from parts in-house. For example the 2892 used in the GMT +- is delivered in around 75 parts. The finished movement consists of more than 150 parts.
I have a humble San Marco GMT +- . Mine is an earlier incarnation with the big seconds.
It is a very fine watch. All aspects of it's construction are beyond reproach for it's price point.

Hi Tim,

Well explain and thank you for your response. Certainly look forward to own one after reading your thread reply. Great one. thanks

Fisherman · 9 January 2013, 10:32 AM

I had a UN diver. I sold it about a year ago. I'm kind of sorry I did it was a great watch.

HDHNTER · 10 January 2013, 02:01 PM

Had a Maxi Marine Chronograph, great watch that I regrettably flipped after picking up an 116520.

kilyung · 11 January 2013, 12:37 AM

Owned a Sonata a long time ago. Nice quality watches.

TSW · 11 January 2013, 06:23 AM

Love some of them..

Sweramic · 11 January 2013, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Love some of them..

Awesome video here:

TSW · 11 January 2013, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweramic

Awesome video here:

Awesome video Carl

randyyeap · 11 January 2013, 09:10 PM

Thanks everyone for sharing it would be better if some more owner can post the ULYSSE NARDIN you owned. Thanks

Java · 11 January 2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by randyyeap

Thanks everyone for sharing it would be better if some more owner can post the ULYSSE NARDIN you owned. Thanks

OK so here is one more for you

I used to own this, sold it a year ago, maybe should have kept it, but can't keep everything.

It is a very rare Hi beat from the 70s 36000 VPH. UN made only 1000 of these movements, which went into various watches. The movement was very loosely based on a ETA Ebuche with the obvious modifications to achieve the hi beat.
It was such a pleasure to watch the big seconds glide so smoothly around the dial.
Never seen another one

warren brazina · 11 January 2013, 09:24 PM

gorgeous watches

hcd90 · 11 June 2013, 10:22 PM

im own a copernicus and a Johannes Kepler Tellurium

SixPak · 12 June 2013, 03:35 AM

My current UN...maxi marine diver titanium.

iim7v7im7 · 12 June 2013, 08:40 AM

UN, is an interesting brand that makes popular every day watches like their Marine Chronometers, Maxi Marine Divers and Dual Times being he most popular model. UN also makes some rather Avante garde haute horologerie pieces as well.

I own their Dual Time 42 mm watch which the easiest to use travel watch out there. Nothing is easier to set the time backwards and forwards while tracking your home time. It is a 100 meter WR watch suitable to swim in, has descent lume, and flies under the radar when worn while traveling. It is a bit sporty, yet woks fine in dressier situations.

SixPak · 12 June 2013, 09:39 PM

My wife's dual time.

TonyD · 12 June 2013, 10:02 PM

My local AD has a pre-owned Freak in stock. I was able to play with it a bit. It is a VERY nice looking watch and a technical marvel. No crown at all. Everything is set via the bezel and a sort of bezel on the caseback. Just awesome. (But worth more than the last 3 cars I owned)

lumhechati · 24 August 2013, 06:36 PM

I just bought my first ULYSSE NARDIN watch it's a 1930 gunmetal and 18kt gold.Full jeweled chronograph.After 83 years it' run's perfect.I'm gonna have case buffed and polished.The movement is so clean you can eat of it.I bought it off of craigslist here in ATLANTA.The seller was asking a !,000.00 then dropped to 500.so i bought and love it.E-mailed UN and sent close up pic's of dial,movement,movement sr#,back of watch and they confirmed it as 100%authentic and all original.here's pic's

FeelingTheBlues · 26 August 2013, 11:39 AM

I just got my first Ulysse Nardin last week, I must say I really enjoy it even if it doesn't look like any modern watch of that brand at all.

SixPak · 26 August 2013, 01:20 PM

Hi Carl, great pick up on such a unique and rare piece.

FeelingTheBlues · 26 August 2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SixPak

Hi Carl, great pick up on such a unique and rare piece.

Thank you Phong!

Hobart · 29 August 2013, 12:51 AM

Great Post. I've often thought about picking up a UN Got me thinking now!

iLLGT2 · 29 August 2013, 03:32 AM

I loved my Maxi Diver, miss it !!

9 January 2013, 04:36 AM	#1
randyyeap Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Posts: 298	ULYSSE NARDIN owner? Anyone owned ULYSSE NARDIN watch here ? What you think about this brand the watch? Please share your thought and Any experience can share. ? Thanks.

9 January 2013, 04:51 AM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I have owned quite a few throughout the years, mainly the Divers, and I am happy with the quality, size and feel. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

9 January 2013, 06:10 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I like mine Attached Images

11 January 2013, 09:16 AM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Attached Images

9 January 2013, 07:34 AM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I have to second Greg, I have owned a couple and was pleased. Ive sold a few to clients and all are happy with them Quality house with some great designs __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

9 January 2013, 10:14 AM	#9
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	UN are a great manufacture. They have been responsible via Ludwig Oeschlin who is now curator of the MIH, for some of the most satisfactory horological design work of our time. They created the most effective GMT, with an instant ability to send the hour hand back and forward taking the two digit, concentric, mono, level,big date (another of their creations) with it either way. They also created what is arguably the most effective and practical Perpetual Calendar GMT movement. Like the GMT this is also capable of setting in both directions at any time. Some of their high end pieces like the Sonata and Freak are incredible examples of horology at its finest and most creative. They are pivotal to the Swiss watch industry in general. Their manufacture goes far beyond making their own timepieces. For example, they make the screws for more than 50% of the watches manufactured in Switzerland. Though many of their watches appear to use an ETA 2892 movement. These are hugely modified, and built from parts in-house. For example the 2892 used in the GMT +- is delivered in around 75 parts. The finished movement consists of more than 150 parts. I have a humble San Marco GMT +- . Mine is an earlier incarnation with the big seconds. It is a very fine watch. All aspects of it's construction are beyond reproach for it's price point. __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

9 January 2013, 10:32 AM	#11
Fisherman 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Joel Location: Florida Posts: 357	I had a UN diver. I sold it about a year ago. I'm kind of sorry I did it was a great watch.

10 January 2013, 02:01 PM	#12
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Had a Maxi Marine Chronograph, great watch that I regrettably flipped after picking up an 116520. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

11 January 2013, 12:37 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Owned a Sonata a long time ago. Nice quality watches.

11 January 2013, 06:23 AM	#14
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love some of them.. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 January 2013, 09:10 PM	#17
randyyeap Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Posts: 298	Thanks everyone for sharing it would be better if some more owner can post the ULYSSE NARDIN you owned. Thanks

11 January 2013, 09:24 PM	#19
warren brazina "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Woz Location: New York Posts: 3,557	gorgeous watches

11 June 2013, 10:22 PM	#20
hcd90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Geneve Posts: 20	im own a copernicus and a Johannes Kepler Tellurium

12 June 2013, 03:35 AM	#21
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	My current UN...maxi marine diver titanium.

12 June 2013, 08:40 AM	#22
iim7v7im7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: NJ Watch: Less each year... Posts: 464	An independent and heterogeneous brand UN, is an interesting brand that makes popular every day watches like their Marine Chronometers, Maxi Marine Divers and Dual Times being he most popular model. UN also makes some rather Avante garde haute horologerie pieces as well. I own their Dual Time 42 mm watch which the easiest to use travel watch out there. Nothing is easier to set the time backwards and forwards while tracking your home time. It is a 100 meter WR watch suitable to swim in, has descent lume, and flies under the radar when worn while traveling. It is a bit sporty, yet woks fine in dressier situations.

12 June 2013, 09:39 PM	#23
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	My wife's dual time.

12 June 2013, 10:02 PM	#24
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	My local AD has a pre-owned Freak in stock. I was able to play with it a bit. It is a VERY nice looking watch and a technical marvel. No crown at all. Everything is set via the bezel and a sort of bezel on the caseback. Just awesome. (But worth more than the last 3 cars I owned) __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

24 August 2013, 06:36 PM	#25
lumhechati "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Roy Weatherfor Location: marietta ga. Watch: 1946 18k Omega jub Posts: 5	HAPPY"UN"OWNER1930 cal 19"5.3 chrono pocket watch I just bought my first ULYSSE NARDIN watch it's a 1930 gunmetal and 18kt gold.Full jeweled chronograph.After 83 years it' run's perfect.I'm gonna have case buffed and polished.The movement is so clean you can eat of it.I bought it off of craigslist here in ATLANTA.The seller was asking a !,000.00 then dropped to 500.so i bought and love it.E-mailed UN and sent close up pic's of dial,movement,movement sr#,back of watch and they confirmed it as 100%authentic and all original.here's pic's Attached Images

26 August 2013, 11:39 AM	#26
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I just got my first Ulysse Nardin last week, I must say I really enjoy it even if it doesn't look like any modern watch of that brand at all. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

26 August 2013, 01:20 PM	#27
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Hi Carl, great pick up on such a unique and rare piece.

29 August 2013, 12:51 AM	#29
Hobart "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 51	Great Post. I've often thought about picking up a UN Got me thinking now!

29 August 2013, 03:32 AM	#30
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	I loved my Maxi Diver, miss it !!

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