Ulysse Nardin

Mrs. NickO and I just completed a wonderful little vacation - a couple days in the Santa Monica / Beverly Hills area, and a couple days in Las Vegas, with a travel day to-and-from the East coast on either side. I'm excited to share the highlights of our t...  

As for the Freak, yes, it is an original and very dear companion. A watch which always puts a smile in your face. A special watch for special moments. Thanks for this nice post, my friend. Best, Nicolas

That the top floor of the Encore Tower is a private invite-only casino? I think it’s the most exclusive in Vegas and rumor is the Buy-In (table minimum) is $500K. Wow! For $500K you could buy a nice Richard Mille or a nice Greubel-Forsey..... or add a few... 

And who doesn’t love a little madness occasionally;-))

I have to say that is quite a suite. Wow! Cool watch. Sounds like a great time. M4

Perhaps sometime we should all organize a Vegas GTG? I’d sign up for that!

I am glad your Freak has proven as enjoyable as mine. I have been into serious watches since circa 2000. A good handful have come and gone over the years. When my Freak landed March '18, it astounded me. And it still does, none of the feelings have faded,... 

I have gone through so many watches since the late ‘90s and, with almost all of them, the flame slowly dies and the attraction is gone. A few, very few, keep their appeal or enhance it with time. For me, this group would include all my De Bethunes and thi... 

Nick, your Freak Phantom shots are incredible. I’ve been chasing the Freak lineup (original, Diavolo, Rolf 75…) for a while, and seeing your Phantom has me rethinking my rankings. Would love to hear what it’s like to own one if you’re up for sharing. Than...