Marcus Hanke
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Thanks! I have replied to your other post ....
... that you have added to the original "perpetual affection" thread:
ulyssenardin.watchprosite.com
The hands of the "calssic" version in 38.5 or 40mm are so slim that they do not obstruct the view on the day and months windows for long. Style decision is always difficult, and a purely personal one. Nicolas here loves the "Sonata style", I love the classic one.
Regarding the price: I love the Patek perpetuals, but their technology is eons behind the UN. They are classic, unlegible perpetuals, with tiny hands and a tiny leap year indication; pieces of art in every respect, but not pieces to use. Sorry to say that, but a perpetual I can read only with reading glasses, or a loupe even, is worthless for me. What eventually put me off the otherwise marvelous IWC da Vinci.
The UN perpetual is generally accepted as a class of its own, and as the best perpetual calendar. Unfortunately, this class has its price .... For me, this is a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition I intend to enjoy during all my life.
With best regards,
Marcus
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Superbly written and illustrated, Marcus.
The UN PC is one of Oeschlin' s genious creation. It is amazing to see how fast the date changes. Thanks for having taken the time to share this with us, Marcus. Best, Nicolas
nice post Marcus. i should have done something with mine
there's always the end of the next decade best Graham
Hey! Great series of photos, Marcus!
For those of us who don't own perpetuals it was fun to see yours at work! I would love to own a perpetual one day...some day! Cheers, Daos
Wonderful!
Thanks for posting this! Somebody also posted they're UN Perpetual Diver pictures a few posts back. Great stuff. This is the next UN I'm dying to get!! Happy New Year! s
"La Cucaracha" and the "Star Wars Theme" . . .
. . . there are tears streaming down my face from laughter! You're a riot, Marcus . . .
I Cant wait to get my first perpetual
thx for sharing this beautiful event i am on the hunt for my first
Very impressive ! Need a perpetual too...
...my quest has started too and I keep coming back to your review from 2004 !
Thanks! ....
...After wearing mine continuously since six weeks, I can still underline every word I have written in my review six years ago. Regards, Marcus
Well deserved ! Out to spot one !
And I just realized after posting this that you had to wait 5 years to finally get a hold of it, that's very "brave" of you ! I contacted UN via their website last night and got a reply this morning with addresses of their retailers in Paris so I'm headin...
Spotted the 42mm, some thoughts
Victory ! I spotted this 42mm 18k WG version on Friday, tried it on and got to play with it...Amazing indeed! I was well prepared thanks to your review. The clockwise setting is harder than I expected though even though you'd mentioned the winding in that...
Thanks! I have replied to your other post ....
... that you have added to the original "perpetual affection" thread: ulyssenardin.watchprosite.com The hands of the "calssic" version in 38.5 or 40mm are so slim that they do not obstruct the view on the day and months windows for long. Style decision is...
Marcus, have you also...
Marcus, have you also pointed out that this is the original UN perpetual and IMHO the one to go for. best Graham...
Since "GMT" was specifically mentioned ...
... I did not point out the various non-GMT models. Of course, the original "Ludwig" is a classic per se, but you must not forget the tonneau-shaped "Ludovico", the steel-cased "Acqua Perpetual", and the current "Quadrato", which, however, has the GMT mec...
my fault Marcus, i neglected...
my fault Marcus, i neglected to read the important bit 'GMT'. best Graham
love it
Only a true Watchahilic could appreciate this article. I loved the pics. Pete
Your affection is contagious
A very fun post to read-- and browse... and one day I will again have a perpetual. Thank you Marcus.
Great to see this late addition to the thread! ...
While the change of a decade is the only chance to see both year disks moving, the annual changeover is spectacular as well, and I have to photograph it every year. Meanwhile, my friends and relatives already are used to me spending midnight with taking p...
Tend to agree. Tell me one thing, you seem to be under pressure with UN watches!
;) And you are so right! Best, Nicolas
I understand now much better your "finest hour" post...
...ever since I first read your in-depth review on the GMT perpetual circa 6 years ago, I had my curiosity piqued re perpetual watches, and could never quite forget the UN GMT Perpetual, especially after reading your "Finest Hour" post. Had to wait 6 year...
Edward, a pleasure to welcome you here, on the UN forum and with...
Such a Watch! Looking forward to reading more from you, in 2015! Nicolas
Dear Ed, thank you for this nice pictorial, which indeed came handy ...
... since a fellow owner had shown me pics of the annual change on his GMT Perpetual, and there, the sequnce lasted for more than twelve hours. I found your pictures and could show him that such a long duration is not the rule. Your model is strikingly be...
Thanks Nicolas...and you are welcome, Marcus...
...I am glad that the pics have been helpful. :-) Thanks for the compliments, both of you. Marcus, you are right, the silverized dial fits much better with the rose gold case. Incidentally, I was originally eye-ing that before I came upon this which I acq...
You haven't by chance seen the post in a Swiss watch forum ...
... with the pictures of this indication change? I replied there, linking to your pics, to show that such a long period is not common. Marcus