Ulysse Nardin

Press release: UN classico "Dragon" enamel champlevé

 

Press Release
July, 2011

EXPLOSION OF COLOR:
INTRODUCING THE
ULYSSE NARDIN CLASSICO DRAGON

With the new Ulysse Nardin Classico Enamel Champlevé Dragon, the
manufacture honors, once again, the lost art of enameling, but this
time, it's through the legend of the Dragon, a symbol of success and
prosperity. Legend claims that those who keep the mythical creature
close will be granted guidance and protection.

Exuding a fiery spirit, the bright orange and yellow dragon seems ready
to leap from the enamel champlevé dial. Set atop a background of the
special blue dial of the Classico that represents Ulysse Nardin's
distinctive signature (often referred to as Ulysse Nardin Blue), the
strong Dragon twists and writhes about the hour markers; an explosion of
fire escaping his mouth setting the evening hours ablaze.

The beauty of the dragon dial is the result of Ulysse Nardin's devotion
to the lost art of enameling and a refined decorative technique that
requires the dedication of a master craftsman. Due to its complex and
time-consuming forging process, enamel watches fell into near oblivion
since the 1950s, and only such top watch makers as Ulysse Nardin are now
able to produce the works.

Each dial is an exceptional creation produced by a skilled artisan using
a variety of colors that are created from different metallic oxides. The
mastery of enameling depends upon both the personal sensitivity and
daily practice of the artist. The technique results in dials that are
wearable art designed to honor a centuries-old craft.

Ulysse Nardin is producing 30 pieces of the Classico Dragon 40mm in
18-karat white gold and in 18-karat rose gold. A sapphire crystal
exhibition window is featured in the case back, through which the
self-winding UN-815 movement can be viewed. The timepiece has a power
reserve of approximately 42 hours, and the chronometer is COSC certified.

Each watch is accented by a hand-sewn alligator leather strap with a
white- or red -gold tang buckle, empowering its wearer with an image
that is both bold and sophisticated.

Technical Data Classico Dragon

Ref. 8150-111-2/DRAGON 18ct white gold
Ref. 8156-111-2/DRAGON 18ct rose gold
Movement UN-815, COSC certified
Power reserve Approximately 42 hours
Winding Self-winding movement Functions H/M/s
Diameter 40 mm
Dial Enamel champlevé Dragon
Crown Water-resistant
Water-resistance 50 m
Crystal Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case -back Open case back with sapphire crystal fixed with screws
Bracelet Alligator
Limitation 30 pieces