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Ulysse Nardin

What a difficult decision.

 

I have admired these enamel dialed pieces for years.  While I cannot say my favorite, I can say I would enjoy having one of these as part of my small collection.

Thanks for all of the great UN posts lately Nico!

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Some variations on a Marine Theme.

 
By: amanico : March 23rd, 2013-13:59
I must confess a strong weakness for this Marine Theme from Ulysse Nardin. Three gorgeous dials, featuring some vessels. Let's start with the Santa Maria: Now, the HMS Caesar: And the San Marco Cloisonné Achille: There were some others, like the Vespuc...  

What a difficult decision.

 
By: MichaelC : March 24th, 2013-08:03
I have admired these enamel dialed pieces for years. While I cannot say my favorite, I can say I would enjoy having one of these as part of my small collection. Thanks for all of the great UN posts lately Nico!

I am a big fan of enamel dials. Hence, it is quite logical to consider UN.

 
By: amanico : March 24th, 2013-09:19
There is such a great diversity of dials, dials like those we love.... Still, my heart is taken by the Langematik Anniversary, because of the movement. But these UN dials... Hmmm! Best, Nicolas

Yes, UN's enamel dials are to die for !!

 
By: GLau : March 30th, 2013-09:42
There is an Asian version...the Thai row boat dial Are you aware of this one ?? Cheers, Gordon

sorry I cannot upload it...

 
By: GLau : March 30th, 2013-09:47
... just search for Nardin enamel Thai colors, etc. are just as interesting as European ships

try yahoo or google...

 
By: GLau : March 30th, 2013-10:00
... and type in nardin enamel thai I just did and got images

Here is the picture:

 
By: amanico : March 31st, 2013-00:43
Thai Dragon Boat: Thank you, Francois! Best, Nicolas ...  

I have just been reading about Rolf Schnyder's life....

 
By: Sandgroper : March 31st, 2013-01:34
and particularly what he did with Ulysse Nardin, it is a fascinating story...... rugs to riches really! My interest for UN is growing by the hour:) Cheers, Francois

The Fab Four were Schnyder, Oechslin, Gygax and Humair.

 
By: amanico : March 31st, 2013-01:41
Rolf was a visonary man, while Oechslin is THE one to make Rolf's dreams and ideas come true, Gygax and Humair being the fab watchmakers. A magic team, for magic watches. Best, Nicolas PS: Very happy to see that you are patying more and more interest to t...