Complications
Bernard Cheong passionately introduces the Ulysse Nardin 'The Stranger,' a unique music box watch that he hails as one of the brand's most beautiful creations. His post delves into the emotional connection one can have with a timepiece, suggesting that wearing and using such a watch enhances its intrinsic value. This article is a compelling read for those who appreciate horological artistry that transcends mere timekeeping.
I will ALWAYS wish that DEEP in the hearts of people, they are buying and spending hard earned money, they get to enjoy the fruits of their labours.
Else, buy shares on some market.
But..we live in a time when the man/machine interface is closing each hour across labs all over the world.
Something from the past, a music box...and a tune that I love , in fact.....I love BOTH available tunes.
A music box watch has been done before.
BUT...as I own several...I can say that THIS Ulysse Nardin is one of the company's MOST beautiful pieces EVER.
And trust me...it is because it plays a tune, using a musical disc, and that the lines and waves that stretch across the body...you will wish that I am right.
That owning this, and wearing it, using it....will make this piece uniquely of great value...the more you wear it.
As an audiophile nut, music boxes will mellow as you use the tines often...and each person will trigger the watch in a unique way.
I ramble.
I am mad.
BUT...in 2002..I did tell you to buy the Freak, in 2003, the Opus 3, in 2005, the Opus V.
I don't bat even 10 out of 100.
BUT..I will say this.
TEN fingers..not 8 with 2 thumbs!
Ten fingers reaching into the HEART.
REACHING into the heart to play a tune from the heart. I may sound soppy...but watchmaking is NOT always about movements and finish..although this one is not at all a walk in the park...and it is an obvious example of GREAT WORK.
I will own this watch, buy it with my own money. Give it to my wife.
Err..sorry...I will wear it myself.
I am sure UN will launch different tunes later..and trusting the people...they will be relevant to many who lived thru the 70s as adults.
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WOW! WOWOWOW!!! It is the first time for several years that I am completely devastated of joy, happiness, and excitement for a UN novelty. Just one reserve, though... Whitout such a simple date, which looks cheap in such a marvellous environment, it would have been even nicer. Nicer than nicer. Any idea of the retail? Same than a Sonata, less, more? Best, Nicolas
... piece without even the seconds subdial. This piece would not be about the passing of time but of enjoying it :) I also wonder if it would be nicer if the music movement (disc etc) was hidden. And if you want something fancy, that you could put automatons in there to reflect the music title like how it plays out in a Hour Striker. Having said all that, this is an amazing piece. Marrying a music box and a watch is quite an inspired move. UN really knows its music :)
What tune is it playing, as well as the watch's specs.
One of my favourite crooners
another beautiful watch that you've brought to my attention. i have to say that while wearing a watch increases its value to the individual who wears it, the value to everyone else, i.e., the market goes down precisely because the more it is on your wrist, the more it becomes simply yours and the possibility of it becoming someone else's diminishes. of course, if we can polish all the personality out of it, and get a brand new strap that shows no evidence of having ever been anyone else's, then
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