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Alan111 · 14 April 2009, 03:38 AM

What are everyone's thought's on the Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver? The two watches share a very similar look. I tried one on at the AD and I fell in love with it. They're offering a hefty discount on it. Any UN fans out there?

diablojota · 14 April 2009, 03:42 AM

I'm not a fan personally, but they are great watches from what I hear. If you can get a deal on it, it is probably a great watch to own.

boa2 · 14 April 2009, 03:48 AM

I tried one on at the AD and I fell in love with it

Sounds like you already know what to do.

Randy · 14 April 2009, 03:48 AM

U.Nardin is a very well made respectable brand. Rolex will hold it's value a bit more on the pre-loved market. Good luck! I personally love the look of the Nardin.

esm · 14 April 2009, 03:49 AM

i kinda like it, but not too much on the bracelet. the golf ball dial and blue hands are quite interesting.

does it have the modified ETA or UN's own movement?

Alan111 · 14 April 2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by diablojota

I'm not a fan personally, but they are great watches from what I hear. If you can get a deal on it, it is probably a great watch to own.

I tried on the YM and this back to back and I'm ashamed to say that the UN felt much more substantial than the YM. I went into the AD with intentions on trying on the YM. The rep suggested that I try on the UN after trying on the YM. He claims he is a big Rolex fan, but really recommended the UN over the YM.

I have to say that I was quite impressed with their line of watches, as well as this one.

spogehead · 14 April 2009, 04:00 AM

Too easy!

Maxi, all day long, no comparison IMO, gotta love that golf ball dial and it is a far more substantial watch than the YM.....each to their own of course

diablojota · 14 April 2009, 04:04 AM

Yeah, I'm not a YM guy either. Great watches, just not my style. But if I were to choose b/w the two it would probably be the UN.

Yume-sama · 14 April 2009, 04:16 AM

I actually quite like the look of that in comparison to the YM.

greekbum · 14 April 2009, 04:17 AM

the UN all the way with that comparison.

steelers · 14 April 2009, 04:25 AM

UN for me! What does the Maxi Marine Diver cost?

diablojota · 14 April 2009, 04:28 AM

MSRP is roughly 7500 I think (for the one in the pic above), but you can pick one up new for about 5500-ish it looks like to me.

Yume-sama · 14 April 2009, 04:29 AM

Seems MSRP is around $7500, which isn't too bad.

Edit: Darn you diablojota and your fast typing skills!

diablojota · 14 April 2009, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Seems MSRP is around $7500, which isn't too bad.

Edit: Darn you diablojota and your fast typing skills!

I write and do research for a living. Helps make one quick on the keyboard.

Tools · 14 April 2009, 04:43 AM

I'm not a YM fan, so I would probably take the UN if given those choices..

What kills it for me on the UN Divers is the skeleton hands..............it's just downright ugly against the dial.....

I do like the UN maxi chrono's with the traditional hands.......

boa2 · 14 April 2009, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Seems MSRP is around $7500, which isn't too bad.

Edit: Darn you diablojota and your fast typing skills!

Should be able to get one for around $5K new, around $3500-4000 pre-owned, even less for the orange version I'm lusting over! (Hope I'm not hijacking your thread.)

Alan111 · 14 April 2009, 05:06 AM

WOW i never thought I would get so many people to go for the UN over the Rolex ... on a ROLEX FORUM!! Haha - yea that Maxi Diver is simply beautiful

Omega_Precision · 14 April 2009, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I'm not a YM fan, so I would probably take the UN if given those choices..

What kills it for me on the UN Divers is the skeleton hands..............it's just downright ugly against the dial.....

I do like the UN maxi chrono's with the traditional hands.......

I agree with your assessment Larry....the hands just kills the watch...

rkb · 14 April 2009, 05:39 AM

Love the UN- LOVE the Hands. YM is cool but I really want the UN.

JJ Irani · 14 April 2009, 05:41 AM

That watch looks pretty cool, buddy; but your camera work is par excellence!!

What a superb shot!!

Nica64 · 14 April 2009, 06:46 AM

Not a YM fan, on this one I'll pick the UN

Alan111 · 14 April 2009, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That watch looks pretty cool, buddy; but your camera work is par excellence!!

What a superb shot!!

Thanks - not my picture though. With a quick search on google, you can find anything!

FlyingMoose · 14 April 2009, 07:24 AM

I prefer the simplicity of the Platty, there's too much going on in the UN...

Chris B · 14 April 2009, 07:26 AM

Embossed anchors on the strap with another on the dial is a bit too twee for my liking , & there's a date on display as well I though only bottled lagers & football teams did that

Seriously, I've always thought a hint of pale blue with a white dial works so well together, would love to see pics when you have them

Welshwatchman · 14 April 2009, 07:28 AM

If I were able to get the Blue Seal at a nice street price then I would be sorely tempted.

stnmikita · 14 April 2009, 09:58 AM

The UN is a great looking watch! In fact, the only thing I really don't care for is the excessively long name.

Now that orange monstrosity? Heinous.

But it looks great on you!

nc42acc · 14 April 2009, 10:06 AM

Have it and love it. Still no YM so why not have both. Anyone have a M series YM for sale?

HL65 · 2 February 2010, 06:03 AM

Not a big fan of UN--for the most part--with that said-looks pretty nice.

Rscmaine · 2 February 2010, 06:39 AM

I'm afraid I would have an uncontrollable compulsion to tee it up...

zippaul · 2 February 2010, 08:54 AM

It looks interesting, unique might be a better word for it. I am not a fan of the YM, but perhaps the YM is more of a conservative choice as far as looks. I bet you will be happy with either choice and it sounds like you already know what you want. Give it a shot!

14 April 2009, 03:38 AM	#1
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	Yacht Master vs. Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver What are everyone's thought's on the Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver? The two watches share a very similar look. I tried one on at the AD and I fell in love with it. They're offering a hefty discount on it. Any UN fans out there?

14 April 2009, 03:42 AM	#2
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I'm not a fan personally, but they are great watches from what I hear. If you can get a deal on it, it is probably a great watch to own. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

14 April 2009, 03:48 AM	#3
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,939	I tried one on at the AD and I fell in love with it Sounds like you already know what to do. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

14 April 2009, 04:00 AM	#7
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	Too easy! Maxi, all day long, no comparison IMO, gotta love that golf ball dial and it is a far more substantial watch than the YM.....each to their own of course __________________ Cheers Ryan

14 April 2009, 04:04 AM	#8
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Yeah, I'm not a YM guy either. Great watches, just not my style. But if I were to choose b/w the two it would probably be the UN. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

14 April 2009, 03:48 AM	#4
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	U.Nardin is a very well made respectable brand. Rolex will hold it's value a bit more on the pre-loved market. Good luck! I personally love the look of the Nardin.

14 April 2009, 03:49 AM	#5
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i kinda like it, but not too much on the bracelet. the golf ball dial and blue hands are quite interesting. does it have the modified ETA or UN's own movement?

14 April 2009, 04:16 AM	#9
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	I actually quite like the look of that in comparison to the YM.

14 April 2009, 04:17 AM	#10
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	the UN all the way with that comparison. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

14 April 2009, 04:25 AM	#11
steelers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 815	UN for me! What does the Maxi Marine Diver cost?

14 April 2009, 04:28 AM	#12
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	MSRP is roughly 7500 I think (for the one in the pic above), but you can pick one up new for about 5500-ish it looks like to me. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

14 April 2009, 04:29 AM	#13
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Seems MSRP is around $7500, which isn't too bad. Edit: Darn you diablojota and your fast typing skills!

14 April 2009, 04:43 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I'm not a YM fan, so I would probably take the UN if given those choices.. What kills it for me on the UN Divers is the skeleton hands..............it's just downright ugly against the dial..... I do like the UN maxi chrono's with the traditional hands....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 April 2009, 05:06 AM	#17
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	WOW i never thought I would get so many people to go for the UN over the Rolex ... on a ROLEX FORUM!! Haha - yea that Maxi Diver is simply beautiful

14 April 2009, 05:39 AM	#19
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	Love the UN- LOVE the Hands. YM is cool but I really want the UN. __________________

14 April 2009, 05:41 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That watch looks pretty cool, buddy; but your camera work is par excellence!! What a superb shot!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 April 2009, 06:46 AM	#21
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Not a YM fan, on this one I'll pick the UN __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

14 April 2009, 07:24 AM	#23
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	I prefer the simplicity of the Platty, there's too much going on in the UN...

14 April 2009, 07:26 AM	#24
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Embossed anchors on the strap with another on the dial is a bit too twee for my liking , & there's a date on display as well I though only bottled lagers & football teams did that Seriously, I've always thought a hint of pale blue with a white dial works so well together, would love to see pics when you have them

14 April 2009, 07:28 AM	#25
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	If I were able to get the Blue Seal at a nice street price then I would be sorely tempted. __________________ ..33

14 April 2009, 09:58 AM	#26
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	The UN is a great looking watch! In fact, the only thing I really don't care for is the excessively long name. Now that orange monstrosity? Heinous. But it looks great on you!

14 April 2009, 10:06 AM	#27
nc42acc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marty Location: North Carolina Watch: out!!!!! Posts: 502	Have it and love it. Still no YM so why not have both. Anyone have a M series YM for sale? Attached Images

2 February 2010, 06:03 AM	#28
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Not a big fan of UN--for the most part--with that said-looks pretty nice. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 February 2010, 06:39 AM	#29
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	I'm afraid I would have an uncontrollable compulsion to tee it up... __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

2 February 2010, 08:54 AM	#30
zippaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Georgia Watch: 16610LV Posts: 172	It looks interesting, unique might be a better word for it. I am not a fan of the YM, but perhaps the YM is more of a conservative choice as far as looks. I bet you will be happy with either choice and it sounds like you already know what you want. Give it a shot!

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