Horological Meandering - My reaction to the UN Basel 2011 offerings:

My reaction to the UN Basel 2011 offerings:

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 years.

I like the Quadrato in rose gold with the contrasting black ceramic bezel and the practical functions and clear time display.

The Classico with the blue enamel dial and stainless steel case containing a chronometer movement is a superb everyday watch with a touch of something special in the dial.

It's great to see the evolution (revolution?) of the Freaks culminating in the Diavolo. Great to see that UN continues to focus on the mechanics and not just the aesthetics of these watches.

I am not as convinced about bicolor watches as you, but the chocolate dial on the Marine Chronometer work well with the gold. I think my problem is that it reminds me too much of the 1980's. I had a bicolor Omega Seamaster that I wore continuously for 10 years. But it could be a future trend and there's little new in horology anyway.

Look forward to hearing more about the UN-118 and the advances inside.

Regards,

Andrew

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Baselworld 2011: The big PuristSPro report -- Ulysse Nardin

By: Marcus Hanke : May 2nd, 2011-07:19

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...

Great report Marcus!

By: Davo : May 5th, 2011-14:31

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.

Beautiful report Marcus.

By: foversta : May 5th, 2011-14:55

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

Some of the Ulysse Nardin I've missed before

By: MTF : May 6th, 2011-18:34

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. ...

My reaction to the UN Basel 2011 offerings:

By: AndrewD : May 8th, 2011-15:33

Alexander the Great

By: nitediver : May 27th, 2011-14:20

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...