Ulysse Nardin HourStriker Burlesque Dancer — WatchProSite Forum Digest

GLau · 2016-11-17T03:05:29Z

Discover Ulysse Nardin s new HourStriker with a burlesque dancer miniature painting and animated peacock. Explore its Caliber UN-610, craftsmanship, and collector reactions.

GLau

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GLau shares a new Ulysse Nardin timepiece featuring a miniature painting of a burlesque dancer, questioning whether this 'daring' spirit persists despite recent ownership changes or if it's a legacy project. The post details the watch's unique jaquemart animation, where a peacock's tail reveals the dancer, and the intricate miniature painting process.

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they were in the pipeline when the sale occurred ?

Anyway, saw these on a blog today.

Extract of the article:

"...the dial features a miniature painting of a burlesque dancer, posing in high-heel sandals and a flower in her hair and draped seductively in a wreath of peacock feathers. When the chimes are activated — on the hour, on the half-hour, or on demand at the push of a button by the wearer — the peacock’s tail and wing sweeps back, revealing the dancer’s curvy, unclothed figure. The painted jaquemart figure is created with acrylic colors applied and mixed directly on the dial, using extremely delicate brushes, by Ulysse Nardin’s in-house miniature painters. Depending on their complexity, these images can take between 50 and 90 hours to create.

The watch, which is limited to just 28 pieces, contains an automatic movement, Caliber UN-610, which has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours and is visible beneath a sapphire window in the screwed caseback. A nonreflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal also covers the dial. Both the rose gold and platinum versions of the watch have 43-mm-diameter cases, water-resistant to 30 meters, which come on a black leather strap with folding buckle. Prices for the both new watches will be announced at SIHH 2017. "

Key Points from the Discussion

The HourStriker model, particularly an early rose gold version with a guilloché dial and MOP outer ring, is praised for its elegant design, comfortable wear, and perfect synchronization between strikes and animation.
The new HourStriker iteration is seen as a nice version with an appealing new case design and a 'cool' theme that is lighter than the Erotica series, generating interest for an in-person viewing.
The artistry of the HourStriker is considered alluring, with top-notch design and craftsmanship, and the elegance of a beautiful image on a seemingly blank canvas is appreciated.
The timepiece, despite potential comparisons to other animated watches, is loved at first sight for its unique concept, though a video of the animation is sought after.
Some find the dial too empty and the figurines resembling tattoo flashes, suggesting better organization could improve the execution.
The new HourStriker is considered closer to traditional hourstrikers than the more explicit Erotica pieces, maintaining a balance of artistry and discretion.

The Discussion

Alkiro1

Nov 17, 2016

May be some people would say that this timepiece is wishy-washy (a little bit like the JD charming bird) but I really love it at the first sight

I tried to find a video without success :-( Thank you for this discovery. Best wishes Alkiro

GLau

Nov 17, 2016

Hi Alkiro, glad you like it! We all need to ...

see it in the metal to see how the mystery is "revealed" ! LOL! Cheers, Gordon

Alkiro1

Nov 17, 2016

Impatient to hear and see Gordon ;-)

Best wishes Alkiro

amanico

Nov 17, 2016

It seems to be a nice version of the HourStriker.

I love the new case a lot. Something UN used for the few past years. The theme is quite cool, too. Lighter than the Erotica, still fun. I have to see it in the flesh, and hope to be able to do so in Geneva, soon. Best, and thanks for the post, Gordon. Tempted? Nicolas

GLau

Nov 17, 2016

Yes Nicolas, I am very tempted to...

see movement of the feather ! Cheers, Gordon p.s. Please post after you see how it chimes

amanico

Nov 17, 2016

It sounds like a minute repeater, on one chime. [nt]

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