Ulysse Nardin Royal Blue Tourbillon Baguette Launch

K T · 2008-12-03T19:02:36Z

K T reports on the Ulysse Nardin Royal Blue Tourbillon Baguette launch in Kuala Lumpur, featuring insights from Rolf Schnyder and other models.

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K T offers a captivating photo essay and report from the Ulysse Nardin Royal Blue Tourbillon Baguette launch event in Kuala Lumpur. This post provides a visual journey through the event, highlighting not only the star timepiece but also other significant models and insights from Dato' Rolf W Schnyder on the essence of luxury.

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My thanks to UN, Swiss Watch Gallery and Valiramgroup for inviting me for the event at Swiss Watch Gallery Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

It was out great pleasure to meet and talk to Dato' Rolf W Schnyder. Immediately apparent to us that this man is a visionary. Among the things we talked about, He as explaining to us about the idea of luxury and how precious metal alone does not make a luxury watch.

Fine entertainment for the evening...

Au Kok Weng, Manager, Swiss Watch Gallery and Joanne DeSilva, Marketing Manager Valiramgroup.

The fine masterpieces that were the stars for the evening (some are making their debut in this country)...

Maxi Marine Diver

Lady Diver

Hour Striker

Sonata Cathedral Dual Time

St Petersburg

And last but definitely not least, the Royal Blue Tourbillon Baguette!

A very nice door gift for guests! Thank you!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Maxi Marine Diver features a full-circle power reserve indicator, a unique design choice compared to the usual 'pie shape' found in other Marine Chronometer derivations.
While acknowledging the Royal Blue Tourbillon Baguette's fabulous movement, a contributor expressed that the baguette diamonds make it unsuitable for a man's wrist, suggesting that excessive 'bling' can detract from a brand's credibility.
A collector found the Maxi Marine Diver's aesthetic to be 'cheap' and not aligned with their perception of Ulysse Nardin's quality, preferring a more classic Marine Chronometer design.
A classic Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer, described as a 'gem' and 'beauty in simplicity,' was presented as a preferred example of timeless elegance compared to some of the newer, more embellished models.
A question was raised regarding the functionality of the Maxi Diver's upper subdial, indicating interest in the technical aspects of the watch's display.

The Discussion

Kong

Dec 4, 2008

Thanks K T for the pics. How does the Maxi Diver's upper subdial works? [nt]

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Tim Jackson

Dec 4, 2008

It is a standard power reserve like all the Marine Chronometer derivations

UN just made it a full circle rather than the usual "Pie shape with small slice taken out"... Here are pics I took of the black dialed version a couple of weeks ago Hope this helps, Cheers, Tim

amanico

Dec 4, 2008

Well, Tim, to be honest, I saw U.N more inspired

This Marine is not at all my cup of tea... It looks cheap, and far under the idea I have of UN Watches... You have, if I'm not a wrong, a much nicer exapmle of this kind of Power Reserve indicator! Best, my friend. Nicolas

Tim Jackson

Dec 4, 2008

You would mean this gem???

Style wise, we are in agreement here! This is a classic. Cheers, Tim

amanico

Dec 4, 2008

YES, Tim!

The nicest of all the UN Marine Chronometers! Best. Nicolas

Davo

Apr 12, 2009

Gorgeous watch! [nt]

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