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Unlikely ....

 

... at least for the next couple of years (10? 20?). I made many pictures of this timepiece, and decided to dedicate a specific article to it alone. I always loved the Genghis Khan, but in terms of artistic execution, it cannot compete with the "Alexander". The engraving of the tiny jacquemart figures alone makes one hold his breath. One of the figures, not more than four or five millimeters in height, is wearing a classic body armor, which shows every tiny armor plate finely detailed!

The diamond dial is so striking, because all of the tiny synthetic diamonds embedded into the crystal layer are individually faceted, which causes a complete change of appearance, depending on the lighting angle. When the light comes from the side, you believe the dial to be a geyish white, while with light from above, it changes to a rather deep black.

Regards,

Marcus

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New in Basel 2011: Alexander the Great - I'm in love!!!!!

 
By: Marcus Hanke : March 24th, 2011-09:26
Ulysse Nardin Conquers the World of Watchmaking with Alexander the Great - Minute Repeater Westminster Carillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts. Alexander the Great. World Conqueror. Ambitious Leader. Mighty King. The unconquerable hero of Greek history and symbol ...  

That dial

 
By: aaronm : March 24th, 2011-13:25
Is quite possibly the nicest use of a hi-tech material for dials in a long time. The slight glint paired with the deep black just looks so different after 5 years of "all CF, all the time". Any chance of it trickling down-market so one doesn't need to con... 

Unlikely ....

 
By: Marcus Hanke : March 28th, 2011-00:59
... at least for the next couple of years (10? 20?). I made many pictures of this timepiece, and decided to dedicate a specific article to it alone. I always loved the Genghis Khan, but in terms of artistic execution, it cannot compete with the "Alexander... 

After Genghis Kan, another nice page of History with this one.

 
By: amanico : March 24th, 2011-23:34
Another nice variation of an already existing watch, but is there something really new this year, at U.N, Marcus? Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-03-24 23:35:01

Well, the UN-118 movement is something new, would't you agree? ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : March 28th, 2011-01:00
However, we will have to wait for the first watch powered by it to be presented later this year. Regards, Marcus

Teasing by the movement ...

 
By: amanico : March 28th, 2011-01:03
That is what I feared... And like at the same time! Brilliant. No hints? A good teasing is always served with some hints. Best, Nicolas.

Only hint I have is a season: we have to wait until fall/autumn ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : March 28th, 2011-01:28
... personally, I hope the new watch would not be a highly complicated and expensive one. A new GMT? Currently, there is no big date mechanism on the movement. However, due to the larger size the conventional date ring permits larger numerals as well. The...