amanico
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I remember this watch very well. And the detail which impressed me the most was the blued movement.
What a cool watch it was. I thought about getting it, to tell you all.
Thanks for reminding us this model.
Best Marcus.
Nicolas
Tales from the crypt: Ulysse Nardin "Blue Max" diver - presentation and review
In June 2002, Ulysse Nardin released a specially limited version of its then fresh Marine Diver with 40mm diameter, the "Blue Max". This is the presentation I wrote back then: Until 1918 and the end of the German Kaiserreich, the highest military decorati...
Ulysse Nardin "Blue Max" - Indepth review
This more thorough review of the "Blue Max" appeared in 2003, eight monhs after the launch of the watch: Ulysse Nardin is a manufacturer that is not afraid of names. Unless some other brands, that hide their products behind technical abbreviations and ref...
I remember this watch very well. And the detail which impressed me the most was the blued movement.
What a cool watch it was. I thought about getting it, to tell you all. Thanks for reminding us this model. Best Marcus. Nicolas
Thanks for these write ups
Has so far been the most comprehensive about this watch and I'm pretty happy to read and will archive these. Makes a good companion to the watch on the wrist
Are there new versions?
Marcus, Since 15 years ago, have there been more recent versions of the Blue Max? After asking that, I realised that the answer should be "No" because it was limited to 350 pieces in gold and 1000 pieces in steel. Otherwise, it would have to be called an ...
Well, there have been numerous other limited editions of Marine Divers ....
... with blue dial: Blue Wave, Hammerhead, etc. I have written a piece on the Blue Wave, and since that, too, vanished together with all the other stuff saved on tp178.com , I will repost it some time. Marcus
Wonderful review.
Can we look forward to more ‘Tales from the crypt’ - your now lost reviews were always a wonderful read and packed with great information. 👍