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Ulysse Nardin

One of my true favorite watches, of all my years collecting is...

 

A Blue Surf.

I bought it from our esteemed AP moderator, MichaelC, and although I have occasionally considered selling it, I never really put much effort toward that goal.

I traveled with this watch to Switzerland and Italy... and met Philippe Dufour wearing this watch, so I guess that sealed the deal.

Traveling with a watch really bonds you to it.

But the truth is, the details of this watch are everywhere--it is kind of a demonstration of UN's high level skills in a little ( well, not so little - rather beefy 43mm) powerhouse steel diver package.

The blued hands are quite special.

It had superluminova before Rolex. (blue lume)

The bezel... I mean... come on. Wow. For a steel diver??!!

And the dial, so cool.

But what's actually grown on me is the treatment of the movement--the blue 'everything' of it.

I thought the movement was too small at first--and I thought it was sort of 'who cares' when I bought it, sort of a cool bonus, but yeah whatever on the movement...
But as the years have passed, I really am impressed with how seriously UN treated this movement--it is very, very unusual.
And the blue is really damn cool.

A 50 hr power reserve in 2006 on a modified ETA? Not bad, UN... Not bad...

This is my favorite daily wearer and I feel it can not be beat in its 'league.'

The bracelet, too, is quite special--chunky, really well made. And most of all, travel-comfy!

The crown... so killer!

I happened to snap some WATERY pics the other day that came out well enough to warrant some sharing.

I think I'm going on about 4 years with this guy, but maybe MichaelC can confirm...

















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Thanks Michael

 
By: Mostel : June 15th, 2016-11:16
I love it more, each year, even with the momentary 'flare-ups' of 'should I sell it'... I feel more committed to this one now and am very glad it did not get away.

thanks Nicolas

 
By: Mostel : June 16th, 2016-14:07
I need to tell you that your enthusiasm for this watch, over the years, kept me looking at it. So you are partly to blame, and thanks again for giving the date ' a pass'. Your contributions here are infinitely appreciated.

Yes, agree Alkiro.

 
By: Mostel : June 15th, 2016-11:18
It is a very unusual--yet--not too 'crazy' original design, I think. The details continually excite, and even amaze, at this level.

The Blue Surf is a magnificent piece....

 
By: wover : June 13th, 2016-23:24
... both on the blue rubber strap and on the steel bracelet. The steel bracelet IMHO is even better than the one on the Omega Seamaster and the locking mechanism is simply superb. And even if the blue dial doesn't always radiate as you would expect from a...  

Thanks wover

 
By: Mostel : June 15th, 2016-11:21
You know, the blue, for me, is just as I would ever want it. Not too bright, but very deep, alive, with much 'range' in various light. The bracelet is among the best I've ever worn, and being so beefy, it is still not over heavy, but of course it has good... 

Great post. The watch is a keeper. UN takes the usual and adds a twist so that it is unlike competitors. The blued movement is so typical of them and so special.

 
By: Mitch K : June 14th, 2016-04:09
As I have said before a watch can be more than a time piece. When it is the repository for memories as well it is definitely something that should be treasured for a long time. Btw I am laughing that Nicolas is so complementary about the piece. It\'s got ... 

Thank you Mitch

 
By: Mostel : June 15th, 2016-11:15
I really enjoyed your interview recently where you shared your independents... Nice to communicate with you.

Well from my posts, you know I love this watch....

 
By: Tim Jackson : July 14th, 2016-12:39
It has resided in the collection for 10yrs now, and it isn\'t going anywhere. My Father\'s Day gift, it truly holds a unique position in my collection. From just over a month ago, when I was up for my younger daughter\'s high school graduation. Cheers, Ti...