Ulysse Nardin

The Astrolabium was the first to be launched, in 1985, while the Planetarium came in 1988 and the Tellurium, in 1992. The first Astrolabium ( I can't remember who to credit for this photo. sorry ) : The first Planetarium: And the Tellurium, which as you c...  

I would also like to see UN explore and develop another astronomical complicated concept watch. Perhaps for 2021?

Fingers crossed for something truly astronomical and concept... I reckon it's the piece they are working on for the anniversary that was mentioned.

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Thank you for writing up the history of these pieces. I think this story is one of the most under-appreciated milestones in modern horology in general and certainly in resurgence of Ulysse Nardin under Rolf Schnyder and Dr L Oechslin. Superb summary!!! PS... 

Perhaps a special 4-watch box set: "Freak; Anchor Tourbillon; GMT Perpetual and Tellurium" in one box - what do you think

And not the smallest one. Best, nicolas

I shudder to imagine what the price would be though :-(

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

I would die for that table-top clock. It is so beautiful. But any one of those pieces would be the creme de la creme of a collection. Thanks for this post.

their enamel dials ! What else could it be, right? Cheers, Gordon

Per se, these are masterpieces, a work from a genius, like abstract art, you may not understand all, but it speaks to you... Or not. Just wonderful. A new target, my friend? Best, Nicolas

Love UN enamel dials... Beautiful brand.

... the more recent ones have a miniature painting applied by hand, similar to the various battle-scene dials released by UN. The detail is much better on the painted Earth dials, but it is not cloisonné. Depends if you prefer either detail or the manufac... 

Do I understand all the functions? At some point I got to about 80-90%. But memory and complexity don\'t always match. FYI I believe that UN has only one or maybe two sets left. Not sure if there is intent to produce more. Not sure how often they come up ...  

Watches, and that is all which counts to me. You are really lucky friend, my friend. Best, Nicolas

Your comment of memory vs complexity is hilarious. I have neither the memory nor the ability to understand the complexity, and these are the reasons I love this set so much ! IMO, it is the ingenuity to conceive and the ability to execute them that make t... 

.... not only being master pieces in bringing astronomy to your wrist but also being very attractive in terms of design. Cheers, HSTE

... thanks for that great overview! Back then, astronomical wristwatches ware something absolutely singular in the industry. But today, when even Jacob % Co. releases such pieces, its uniqueness has gone amiss. While I still think that UN is the only manu... 

I wondered the same thing. A bygone era?

UN as an independent entity as long as possible!

I recently have been fortunate enough to also get the set. It\'s magnificent. My singular complaint is that UN does not well support the documentation necessary for correctly setting the trio. I have had my set serviced by UN (they were not as well cared ...  

trial and tribulation was the blister the developed on my fingers. Painful but well worth it. Not sure if have set them perfectly but close enough for government work. Loving the set nonetheless. Mitch

I said I had the one complaint, but the small crowns (and, except for the Tellurium) there is no quickset, is incorporated in my difficulty in setting lament. I am considering a separate post (my first "in depth") on crowns and why some manufactures choos... 

It would have to be the Tellurium. I dearly love this piece and have handled several over the years, with each time increasing my appreciation for this seminal work from Ludwig and the UN team. Pure vision of Rolf, possibly his finest contribution to the ... 

After all, this is the first which made me dream.

hand painted enamel dial with 24 hour world time ! But u already knew that, right?

easiest to understand and it is fascinating to see the relationships of the planets. The astrolabium is by far the best because it is so complicated that it is creating new neural pathways in my brain as I try to remember all its functions thus delaying o...