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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 repeater, than for Venus split seconds movement from the 40s of last century and UN was able to service these. UN is an old, well established company with significant manufacturing capabilities ranging from complicated movements, to silicon components and artisanal dials. I wouldn't worry about their ability to service anything they made in the past.
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...