Independents

I first saw a UJ in the flesh when I went to pick up my Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda GT last year. It was the delicious Reference Big 8, which member IM6 recently posted. I was smitten. So began a few months of exploration - via UJ - into the overlapping inf...  

...and I'm not an expert on guilloche, but they seem to rival Breguet in that department.

If I understand correctly, preferred materials these days include white gold or similar composites, which are then coated in a film of silver. Working with solid silver is more complex, and subject to mishap, as it's a softer metal. Silver also becomes pa... 

I have always wondered (may be a personal thing), what are the relationships/influences of UJ vs KV? Call me shallow but I've always thought from an aesthetics point of view (the hands and guilloche dials at least) they're very similar; the lugs, case sha... 

I believe that KV also has a Reference 2 in his personal collection, so the connection between UJ and his work is more than just a coincidence.

Just knew there must be some sort of connection there - now it makes me want both UJ and KV even more lol

I recently acquired a UJ Ref. 2 perpetual calender from start/mid 90's. It's build upon a Frederic Piguet 71. Derek Pratt developed the perpetual module which is very finely finished. It's dial, hands and case are sesond to none. So beautiful! Cheers! ...  

Close-up photographs and macros have their role, but there is nothing like observing and holding pieces as exquisite as these in the palm of the hand or on the wrist. It's one reason why I prefer my nicer watches - especially those in golds - to be sub-40... 

...I've ever seen. That watch has serious presence.

I really like the overall look of the watch , those hands and lugs are so gorgeous 👌🏻😘 Looking forward to see your pics soon

I’m a huge fan of UJ, I love the history, the gorgeous pocket watches they created, but the new dimensions are a bit brave for my wrist size! Fantastic dial and case work. Yours is an absolute beauty! Enjoy in good health... Zsolt.

This is what led me to UJ watches from before the current catalogue. It came down to the utterly magnificent Reference 2 perpetual calendar and this 'simpler Reference 8. Glorious as the former is, I didn't have the appetite (or budget!) for the former so... 

Question for you, and perhaps our Danish friend who shared is beautiful UJ, at which point did the text on the dial no longer include “Copenhagen”? I would also fall into a similar thinking re gold watches, in general preferring a smaller case. Although I... 

As you've correctly noticed, it doesn't appear on any of the current catalogue. I'm speculating that this is a company's attempt to connect back to a heritage that was in reality a little beyond its contemporary self. In other words, an act of product dif... 

I don't know for sure. I will ask John Knudsen who wrote the Jürgensen dynasty book, which I can highly recommend. Being a resident of Copenhagen I of course find it a small part of the enjoy ment ;-)

That makes this latest catch particularly special: I feel as though I've earned and educated my way into this moment, rather than leapfrogged into it without a proper journey.

That made finding one of these in the wild - pre-owned of course - all the more pleasing. Best regards.

I think you have chosen the perfect iteration in 37 mm size, and the yellow gold has a touch of vintage flair that will match perfectly with the look of this UJ. Looking forward to seeing the pics of your actual watch when you receive it