Ulysse Nardin Baselworld 2014 Highlights Video

Marcus Hanke · 2014-04-03T13:42:52Z

WatchProSite s Marcus Hanke captures Ulysse Nardin s Baselworld 2014 highlights, featuring the Ulysse Anchor escapement and Imperial Blue Tourbbillon.

Marcus Hanke's video from Baselworld 2014 offers a dynamic look at Ulysse Nardin's novelties, focusing on the visual spectacle of their movements. This post is particularly valuable for its insights into the Ulysse Anchor escapement and the challenges of evaluating chiming watches at a bustling fair.

I completed the video first. It does not show all Ulysse Nardin novelties, but at least those that profit from a medium catching movements. Hope you like it, the full report with the pictures will follow soon!

Video is full HD, except the slow motion sequences. It might be interesting to go to fullscreen mode.

Marcus

This message has been edited by Marcus Hanke on 2014-04-04 00:28:18

Key Points from the Discussion

The new Ulysse Anchor escapement is, in fact, a tourbillon, with the entire escapement rotating. It appears compatible with the Manufacture Tourbillon, suggesting a future integration.
Evaluating the striking mechanism of the Imperial Tourbillon was difficult due to the watch being wrapped in plastic and the loud environment of the fair, making it impossible to appreciate its sound.
The contributor shares a personal anecdote of experiencing multiple minute repeaters in a silent room at the JLC Manufacture, highlighting the ideal conditions for appreciating such complications.
The video is praised for its artistic quality, particularly the shadow play on the Imperial Blue and the choice of background music.
A slight frustration is expressed at not being able to hear the Imperial Tourbillon striking in the video.

The Discussion

Ares501 - Mr Green

Apr 4, 2014

Artistic video

Specially like shadow play on Imperial blue and of course music background is perfect as usually Thank you dr. Hanke Sincerely Damjan

Marcus Hanke

Apr 4, 2014

Thanks a lot, glad you like it! [nt]

amanico

Apr 5, 2014

A bit frustrating to not see the Imperial Tourbillon striking, though.

For the rest, superb! Best, and thanks. Nicolas

Marcus Hanke

Apr 5, 2014

It was wrapped in clear plastic ....

... and I am aware of the delicacy of repeaters regarding any "quick operation" at the fair. Additionally, the surrounding was too loud to appreciate the sound anyway. I am dreaming of spending an hour with at least a dozen of striking watches in an absolutely silent room ... Marcus

amanico

Apr 5, 2014

I understand. As for your dream...

I could live it during my last trip at the JLC Manufacture. I spent a whole hour listening to 6 different minute repeaters... Delicious! Best, Nicolas

Marcus Hanke

Apr 5, 2014

If you look closely at the new Ulysse Anchor escapement ...

... it is in fact a tourbillon, with the whole escapement rotating. Upon comparing it with the escapement of the Manufacture Tourbillon featured in this video here: :ulysse-nardin-tourbillon/ I have the impression that the new escapement should be well compatible with this watch. Consequently, I would not be surprised to see a Manufacture Tourbillon with the new Ulysse Anchor movement next year. Marcus

Ulysse Nardin Baselworld 2014 Highlights Video

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