Ulysse Nardin Year of the Dog Enamel Dial Review

GLau · 2018-12-05T08:08:38Z

Explore the Ulysse Nardin Year of the Dog enamel dial watch, comparing its intricate details and artistic execution with other Zodiac pieces and enamel art.

GLau's exploration of Ulysse Nardin's Year of the Dog enamel dial watch offers a detailed look at the brand's exquisite craftsmanship and artistic interpretations. This post, rich with high-quality images, invites the community to compare the intricate details of this piece with other Zodiac-themed watches and renowned enamel works. The discussion provides diverse perspectives on the animal's depiction and the broader context of haute horlogerie enamel artistry.

dog / wolf !

Following a well made enamel rooster, UN/Donze Cadrans produced a dial with exceptional details for the dog. The background is dreamy like the one for the horse. The minute details on the houses in the background are simply amazing.

On the other hand, as discussed previously, the dog looks like a wolf, especially with the sharp claws ! LOL !

What are your thoughts on this piece and how does it compare to the year of dragon, snake and horse ?

Cheers,

Gordon

Great matching of the colors on the dog with the rose case and the watch with my suit

An alert looking animal

Such great details on the houses

So many houses in the dial !

ground has short grass

Dog or wolf ?

Can the claw determine wether this animal is closer to a dog or wolf?

Key Points from the Discussion

The Ulysse Nardin Year of the Dog enamel dial features exceptional details, particularly in the background houses, and a dreamy quality similar to the Year of the Horse dial.
There was a debate among community members whether the animal depicted on the dial more closely resembles a dog, a wolf, or even a fox, based on features like ears and claws.
The Ulysse Nardin enamel dog, while beautifully executed, was compared to the Patek Philippe Rousseau Lion by Anita Porchet, which was noted for using more wires and minute details.
Another comparison was made to the Chopard Urushi Jungle Lion, highlighting the different techniques of Japanese lacquer painting versus enamel.
The Year of the Horse enamel dial remains a favorite for its superb execution, with Ulysse Nardin consistently delivering high-quality rare handcrafts.
The Rousseau Lion pieces, limited to six, feature distinctive diamond-shaped eyes, a detail noted by collectors who have handled them.

The Discussion

FabR

Dec 5, 2018

This is another great looking piece of enamel work, I especially love the level of detail. My favorite so far probably remains the horse (and I recently also discovered why:-)...

,,, but I have yet to see a UN rare handcraft that's not superbly executed! Also great that you can have a chance to see all these pieces at ADs (not so easy with Patek --- unless you are the recipient of that specific watch!

GLau

Dec 5, 2018

It is just a feast for the eyes to...

inspect these UN enamel pieces. Come for GTG and you can see my trio and confirm you love for the horse !

FabR

Dec 5, 2018

My wallet probably won't be as happy if I also start buying rare handcrafts from UN, but I would definitely love to! :-) [nt]

GLau

Dec 6, 2018

Tell me about it Fab ! An angle to "justify" an UN enamel watch is the ...

price being much lower than the top brand ! LOL !

Walter2

Dec 5, 2018

This is a wolf and not a dog., look at the ears. They are smaler than the ears of a dog and not so easy to bite when they fight. Beautiful dial with beautiful colors. [nt]

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GLau

Dec 6, 2018

Interesting observation Walter ! We now need a ...

Year of the Wolf dog or Dog wolf !

Ulysse Nardin Year of the Dog Enamel Dial Review

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