Horological Meandering

Basel 2011 Novelty report Ulysse Nardin by Marcus Hanke It is not easy for me to write down the report on Ulysse Nardin’s novelties, since this year’s Basel fair was the last opportunity to see the charismatic company president Rolf Schnyder alive. Only a...  

What a stunning lineup! In particular, I'm quite taken by the Freak Diavolo and the Marine Black Sea. Looking forward to seeing these two pieces in the metal. Thanks for posting.

The royal blue Tourbillon is really impressive, I love this mix of gems with sapphire plates. Fx

Thanks Marcus for the report. It brings back memorie of the Ulysse Nardin watches that I have won and lost before....... The current Mrs MTF's first gold watch was a Ulysse Nardin and a year later I got the same model so we have a ""matching brace of UN. ... 

Thanks for the post, Marcus. It's great to see the gradual and measured progression of UN, just as Swiss horology should be. Everyone seems to be in such a rush over the last decade, but there's no hurry for companies that will eventually span hundreds of... 

I am suprised that nobody commented on the Alexander the Great. A stunning piece IMO but rather a dream watch, certainly not in my range of budget. Would love to see in metal though. I agree with your comment Marcus that the Royal Blue Tourbillon is one o...