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Me and My Ref 3
Here I am, in a waiting room. Dangling over infinity. Surrounded by people all probably in a similar state....but who knows? Maybe their minds are vacant....to rent, as it were. Being reticent Britishers nobody utters a word, still less locks eyes. There may be some amazing stories or juicy gossip..but silence is the way.
At least I have my beautiful Ref3 to gaze at and contemplate just how great the design is/was. Almost 3 decades old....and it still looks fab.
So I took some lousy pics on my steam powered Blackberry..not a patch on up to date models... but then I'm an antique myself,,,and definitely not collectable!!!
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Me and My Ref 3
Here I am, in a waiting room. Dangling over infinity. Surrounded by people all probably in a similar state....but who knows? Maybe their minds are vacant....to rent, as it were. Being reticent Britishers nobody utters a word, still less locks eyes. There ...
It is certainly a beautiful watch.
And you can see how this brand inspired another well-known Scandinavian watchmaker of some repute. I think it's a nice extra when the day and month are in French, or even German. A little extra exoticism.
Yes it is,,,,looking so simple
but I bet a brass farthing to a million that it is incredibly difficult to design such elegance. ATB Antony
Superlative!!
Definitely a subjective thing, but I think this is one of the most beautiful perpetual calendar ever made...
I entirely agree with you
It is hard for me to think of another perpetual calandar that combines: Extreme elegance Excellent legibility Great beauty (ok, I know that beauty is in the crotch of the beholder!) Oh, and, at the moment, they are incredible value for money I would be in...
Yes,,,do you know of anything at the same level
that equals it's blend of elegance, legibility and beauty? I'd love to compile a list of contenders. Kind regards, Antony
How about the L&S or PP2438 or 3940
Very beautiful no doubt. But to me they have a sort of iterative cold feeling. Or, maybe, they just don't reach those vital bits that create lust,,,,for me. How about your goodself? )
Speak for yourself.... :))
as far as I know I am steadily decomposing from the inside outward. Entropy rules!! For me anyway. ATB Antony
Great design indeed, tear drop lug, different dial finishing and best of all, a Perpetual Calendar, one of my favorite complications...
I'm ignorant on this brand, a quick look shows their impressive display of references. That phone needs to be buried first 😇, doesn't do the watch justice 😁 Rgds Raymond
It is rather surprising
that UJ, at least the oldies, aren't better known. If you do not like the current 'nouveau techno brutal' look that seems so pervasive...."who you gonna call".... I would be interested to hear your views. My steam powered phone...hey, it's a working phone...
Honest opinion? Here's what I think, and it's just me and my limited knowledge of the brand...
First I look, I thought it is a KV, and then some models look like something from the Isle of Man....plus the cost of entry is quite high so competition is very tough. However, UJ started 1773 so maybe the other brands are inspired by UJ? Or the other bra...
Interesting points
Personally I am not keen on the current UJ range, they seem to have lost that spark of refinement. And eye wateringly expensive. But isn't that the way with the vast majority of contemporary design? Self concious, trying to make a point, refusing to admit...
"extraordianery value in the current market place"
Unfortunately that is very true and that represents a real problem for the retail purchasers of original UJ. When you drift off the well beaten path of horology into the unknown, it can be a dangerous slippery slope. It should not be that way. The small c...
Perhaps we have it a little wrong
I assume that in the golden era of true luxury and indulgence (as opposed to mass produced masquerading as rare) that a typical watch lover would buy very few pieces and keep them for decades. The idea that any consumer product should retain a large propo...
One word: perfection.
All is extremely well balanced and elegant. Despite of the many information of the PC the watch manages to remain very simple and classy. Best.
You have an amazing collection, Ant!
And I see the Ref. 8 is in great shape now - recall your post about the less than optimal experience there...
No, No!! :)))
I only have a Ref 2 and Ref 3. All the pics were courtesy of Mr McGoogle. If you can find one they are amazing value. Kind regards, Antony
Nice one Antony!
Always a beautiful piece on your wrist and this UJ is just the perfect balance on the dial. Its been too long...will make sure we see each other at a GTG after the summer when everyone is back in town.\ Hope you are keeping well, Andrew
