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A repeater purchase considerations
When purchasing a complicated watch, like a repeater, beside the aesthetics which is personal, I usually consider the reliability and serviceability aspects.
Movement with added modules will typically require a shorter time between services. Not only that, but the fact that the modules are usually made by 3rd party, adds a layer of problems to the service costs, extends service time, reduces the number of service points, and the risk of shorter MTBF increases. all in all, they are less reliable. Thats life, and you can experience it with simple speed masters automatics ..
The 2nd point of "serviceability aspects" is the manufacturer and its ability to service.
To sum the 2nd point: UN has been straggling for years to service. There is a reason beside value retention why they are sold 25c on the dollar...,
A typical repeater will cost you 70-100K. It is one thing to spend the money but enjoy a watch regardless of its value retention and spending the money but chasing service point and being stuck for months or more with a broken watch.
Bottom line is that I would hesitate before spending such amount on a watch from a company that is in survival mode. For a similar amount I'd go for one of the great watches manufactured by companies with bad market for the company or line but with thick legs as a company. For the budget you can get a watch from AP, JLC, Chopard L.U.C, IWC etc. all less risky comparing to UN.
Jacquemart Minute repeater
Hi all I have never owned an Ulysses Nardon nor know much about it. However I have come across a few Jacquemart Mintue repeater online, some look stunning. I have always wanted a MR in my collection, obviously Patek being the first choice… if I had the fu...
There are two types of UN repeaters
First of all, I believe all UN repeaters and strikers are jacquemarts, which makes them very interesting and unique. There are two types of UN chiming watches (not counting the Sonata): half hour strikers and real repeaters. Hour hour strikers appeared in...
A repeater purchase considerations
When purchasing a complicated watch, like a repeater, beside the aesthetics which is personal, I usually consider the reliability and serviceability aspects. Movement with added modules will typically require a shorter time between services. Not only that...
I wouldn't worry about any UN serviceability
I never had any issues servicing any UN watches ranging from simple GMTs to perpetuals to split second chronographs. Claret is still around and the parts can be supplied. I would argue that it is easier find or manufacture a part for relatively modern rep...