Sorry, I forgot this aspect in the review ...

... might have added another page or two ...

No, this is not a "traveller-friendly" watch, or better: only a "eastward traveler-friendly" watch. As with 99% or all mechanical calendar watches, you can set the date forward only. The big date is not a UN (Oechslin) construction, but developed by Dubois-Dépraz. This means, it is not based on planetary (cycloidal) wheels, which can be moved forward and backward.

So if you are traveling backward over the data line, you have exactly these options you mentioned already: let the watch lie for a day, or adjust the calendar forward for a year. Thanks to the date quick-set, though, you won't need longer than two minutes for that.

Regards,
Marcus

Everyday Beauty - Marine Annual Chronograph experience review, pt. 3

By: Marcus Hanke : July 19th, 2007-10:25

Everyday Beauty: Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Annual Chronograph An experience review by Marcus Hanke Part III Movement: Compared with the rest of Ulysse Nardin’s production line, one has to state the Marine Annual Chronograph to be one of the least original Ul...

Marcus, many, many thanks on this review>>>

By: timerider : July 19th, 2007-20:31

it is so helpful to receive your information, insights and views, always a thrill when you post one of these reviews. It was also very interesting to hear and see what can happen with the SL issues inside the movement and how well UN did to solve the issu...

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it. -nt

By: Marcus Hanke : July 24th, 2007-14:03

Thanks for the review Marcus

By: AnthonyTsai : July 22nd, 2007-20:38

The UN Marine Annual Chrono has always been one of the best bangs for the buck IMO, and I was so close to buying one but decided on my ex-Acqua Perpetual instead. A beautiful watch and highly versatile depending on which strap you put it on. Never knew ab...

Many thankS, Anthony! I, too, think that the Marine Annual is a great offer

By: Marcus Hanke : July 24th, 2007-14:04

I love mine....and a small story...

By: Duke2Earl : July 23rd, 2007-14:49

I too have the UN Annual Chronograph. Mine is like your original one with the black dial and I have the stainless bracelet. I have had mine a little over 3 years and I agree with your fine review. I have never had a problem with particles of lume inside t...

Marcus, First, some thanks for a comprehensive review from a user's perspective. Common watch magazines only give a re-hash of the PR handouts and photos You PuristS however, actually use these watch thingies! About setting dates: if one travelled backwar...