Ulysse Nardin Minute Repeater Pumpjack Automaton

Key Points from the Discussion

• The Ulysse Nardin Minute Repeater with the pumpjack automaton is a 'ridiculous' yet captivating watch, with the pumpjack moving when the minute repeater chimes.
• The concept of the Ulysse Nardin Minute Repeater is great, but some prefer other versions, such as one with a different dial motif, especially in platinum.
• The original author's friend, Dr. Kol, had dreamed about owning this watch and found it difficult to resist, believing it would be a great conversation starter with colleagues in the oil industry.
• A collector questioned whether Ulysse Nardin or Sven Andersen pioneered the automaton watch, noting Sven's designs are more cartoonish while UN's are more stylized.
• The discussion extended to the original automatons where a figure hits a bell, questioning if that's where the sound originates, and expressing a preference for tiger-themed automatons.
• The original poster shared additional photos of a GMC Yukon, humorously linking it to the oil theme and the American experience, despite not owning it at the time.