Ulysse Nardin - To my dismay ....

To my dismay ....

ThePuristS appears to have deleted all older feature articles and pictures. In 2004, I published a rather volumiinous review of the UN GMT Perpetual, how it works and how it is used. For me, it is still the most user-friendly perpetual calendar on the market.

When the original Freak was launched, there was a fierce discussion whether it should be classified as a carrousel or a tourbillon. The majority later agreed on a designation as carrousel.
The UN Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is a classic tourbillon (without the intermediate gear), but with a self-developed silicium escapement.

Apart from the different price point, I would opt for the Freak, since this is a really unique timepiece. However, for everyday wear, the perpetual calendar would be the perfect choice.

Regarding the difference between a tourbillon and a carrousel, here is a very nice video from Blancpain, demonstrating these differences: [technical difficulties with the video, check back later]

Marcus

This message has been edited by cazalea on 2017-10-10 08:41:16

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Visit AD to try out some Ulysses Nardin Watches

By: benlee338 : October 9th, 2017-20:36

I took a keener interest on the brand after I bought my first UN, the blue enamel Classico. So I visit my Singapore AD and see if any other UN watches. Sharing a few pics : In particular, these three attract my interest. I was heavily propositioned by the...

Hello

By: Alkiro1 : October 9th, 2017-23:27

Blancpain made few watches with both a Tourbillon and a Carrousel. Thanks to the link below, the brand explains the difference between these two complications. Among the three UN timepieces you showed, my preference goes to the Freak which is really, in ...

Great pieces.

By: russell996 : October 10th, 2017-00:04

The perpetual you are referring to is the modern version of the ‘Ludwig’ perpetual first introduced in 1996 for the 150th anniversary of UN. It was unique because it could be set forward and backwards using only the crown, they then went on to add the GMT...

I would simply add that, to what Russel said:

By: amanico : October 10th, 2017-00:48

- The Perpetual calendar you can set backward and forward through the crown is a great idea. On most of the perpetual calendars, if you set them backward, you break the movement. Therefore, it is as friendly as it is simple to set the calendar through the...

You are of course

By: russell996 : October 10th, 2017-01:08

correct about the tourbillon aspect, I was quoting UN who do refer to the Freak as a ‘carousel tourbillon’.

Yes, that's something which I never understood... [nt]

By: amanico : October 10th, 2017-01:30

So...

By: benlee338 : October 10th, 2017-01:42

is a carousel tourbillon actually a tourbillon? Or it's just a balance wheel?

It’s a carousel.

By: russell996 : October 10th, 2017-01:58

One of the unique features of the Freak is that it has no crown and no hands. The entire movement is driven by the mainspring and rotates in such a way that the movement is the instrument for telling the time. The hour indicator is found on the mainspring...

Yes, Caroussel only, except on the Freak Diavolo which is also a tourbillon. [nt]

By: amanico : October 10th, 2017-02:01

My issue with the Perpetual calendar is...

By: benlee338 : October 10th, 2017-01:41

The date details layout is too assymetrical.

You get used to it quite quickly. [nt]

By: amanico : October 10th, 2017-02:02

My fav of the UN brand will also be the Freak .

By: Watchonthewrist : October 10th, 2017-01:04

But thats because i love watches that are a bit different . Sorry i am a watch Freak 😉

I fell in love with the Freak first generation as soon a I discovered it in the metal... In 2002. Damn, that's already 15 years!!! [nt]

By: amanico : October 10th, 2017-01:31

I have a strong preference for the Freak, among the watches you showed here. [nt]

By: Luis6 : October 10th, 2017-04:31

To my dismay ....

By: Marcus Hanke : October 10th, 2017-04:59

Thanks for the info

By: benlee338 : October 10th, 2017-06:37

But can re-post the youtube link? I can't seems to open it. Youtube returns an error.

One Marcus Article on U-N Perpetual

By: cazalea : October 10th, 2017-08:21

A "perpetual" love story Marcus Hanke A "perpetual" love story - and its happy fulfilment at Christmas by Marcus Hanke Christmas is approaching, less than a week is left. It is a time of love and affection, a time to spend with the family, the beloved one...

Last Part of the Experience Report (retrieved from archives)

By: cazalea : October 10th, 2017-08:34

Ulysse Nardin GMT Perpetual Experience Report Part 3 by Marcus Hanke © Text: M. Hanke; © pictures: M. Hanke, if not noted otherwise ll 6. Using the GMT Perpetual - Ergonomics: a) Setting and use of the perpetual calendar: The nice thing on a perpetual cal...

I like all 3 models you show. But the Freak Cruiser, I really lust for this model.

By: MichaelC : October 10th, 2017-08:40

I have always wanted a Freak, and the Cruiser suits me very well.

Big fan of the new perpetual

By: ifraher : October 10th, 2017-12:45

Minimal design language and a little bigger works for me.

No disrespect to the PC, but I would take a Freak. (nt)

By: Ronald Held : October 10th, 2017-13:29

From wear I sit each piece is special. Each carry in it UN DNA. Each has a different functionality. The perpetual is purity and perfection. It is controlled by the crown alone with no pushers needed. No need for the pesky moon phase either. And when

By: Mitch K : October 12th, 2017-20:34

we reach 2100 no need to worry as it is the one where the correction can be done at home and it won't have to go back to the Manufacture to be reset. The toubillon is beautifully executed and it is an inhouse silicium movement. Nice finished. Comfortable ...