amanicoThe Sonata watch by Ulysse Nardin, despite being 21 years old, remains modern and unique. It serves as a reliable travel companion with unrivaled complications. The owner, Nicolas, cherishes it as the oldest watch in his collection, with many memorable moments tied to it. This 'lucky watch' holds a special place in his collection, symbolizing enduring excitement and meaningful experiences....">Story

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amanicoUlysse Nardin unveiled the Blast Free Wheel Maillechort watch, featuring a 45mm case mixing glass and white gold, weighing 150 grams. The dial is made of Maillechort, a German silver alloy, housing the Cal UN 176 movement with a flying tourbillon and silicon escapement. Limited to 50 pieces, the design is technical and modern, with some concerns about the angular case shape....">Story

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amanicoThe 2004 Ulysse Nardin Sonata marks a revival in horology, featuring various complications like a minute-repeater alarm, grande date, GMT, and the ability to set forward and backward. This iconic timepiece, designed by prominent horological figures, has become a symbol of exciting and innovative watchmaking. After 20 years, it still remains a favorite of the owner due to its modern and unique design....">Story

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amanicoNicolas recalls the memorable purchase of his Ulysse Nardin Sonata watch in 2004. Despite some initial issues, the unique timepiece became one of his 'fetish watches.' Featuring innovative features such as a dual time setting and a distinctive minute repeater alarm, the Sonata proved to be a reliable companion and a cherished possession. Alongside other notable Ulysse Nardin models, Nicolas finds the Sonata to be a standout in his collection, holding a special place in his heart....">Story

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amanicoUlysse Nardin has introduced the Freak One, a new addition to their Freak collection. Despite sharing similarities with the Freak S, the Freak One features a 44mm DLC coated titanium case with a rose gold bezel and an automatic movement. It includes the Cal UN 240 with a 72-hour power reserve, silicon oscillator, balance spring, and DiaMonSil escapement. This model maintains the classic Freak characteristics of 'No Dial, No Hands, No Crown', making it a true Freak despite some differences in design and features....">Story

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amanicoAmong these three new Marine Torpilleur, the Dual Time is the only one to come with a 44 mm case. The two others have a 42 mm case. All of them are 50 meters water resistant and have a see through case back. Steel for the Dual Time and the Tourbillon Grand Feu, Rose Gold for the Moonphase...">Story

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amanicoFor 2022, Ulysse Nardin decided to unveil the third opus of the Moonstruck which was born in 2009. First in rose gold, the, a bit later, in platinum: The 2009 Moonstruck was a simpler approach ( simpler in the fact it is less complicated to understand ) of an astronomical watch, compared to the Tellurium, the Astrolabium and the Planetarium which were born from Mr Oeschlin's genius mind in... 1992. Here is an extract of the press file from 2009: The first opus depicts " the rotation of the moon around the .....">Story

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amanicoAaah, the Freak... Here we are facing an Horological UFO which was born in 2001, a real stroke of genius from Ulysse Nardin, a watch which was and still is unique in its kind. The original Freak on its way to meet the " S " Sister: Frankly speaking, I consider all the versions from 2001 to the latest one, the Freak S, as real Freaks, with the exception of one, issued in 2019, the Freak X. Let's first remember what a Freak is: It is a watch without hands, without a dial nor a crown and with a Carousel movement, .....">Story

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amanicoAfter our Girard Perregaux Roll Call, let's now have one about Ulysse Nardin, the watches we have, the watches we had and those we are dreaming about... I had a strong relation with Ulysse Nardin for a bit more than 20 years, now. I was able to get some, such as: The Sonata: The Freak, The GMT Perpetual: Gone but not forgotten: The Monopusher, sadly gone, The 160: The San Marco GMT, gifted to my wife, And this beautiful Vintage Chronograph from 1942: All these Ulysse Nardin represent something very strong ... ...">Story

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amanicoI still cannot realize that one day,in a few years, now, it will become a vintage. This watch is so timelessly modern! 17 years ago, it was an UHO ( Unidentified Horological Object ). What? An alarm watch which sounds like a minute Repeater? On 24 hours? With a 24 hours alarm countdown? Which you can set to the minute? With a grande date and a second time zone you can set forward and backward??? There was nothing like the Sonata at that time, in 2003 when it was unveiled, and still nowadays, the only existing ... ...">Story

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