Ulysse Nardin

Hi all, what do you think is the best alarm watch? I have been thinking to get Sonata,
how do you compare Sonata with Breguet Reveil du Tsar, or JLC Amvox or any other alarm watch? how does each sound? please enlighten me.
cheers,
Ed

For instance, I don't like the buzzing sound of the PAM or Vulcan watches that I've heard.  I've heard the Blancpain L'evolution alarm GMT and it sounds alright, but I preferred the sound of the JLC EWA, and purchased one.  The EWA's alarm sound is very similar to a miniture school bell sound, and I find that sound very pleasant and it is loud enough to wake you up, but apparently not as loud as other JLC alarm watches.  I've also heard the Sonata alarm and it is a very pleasant sound similar to a minute repeater, but I don't think it is loud enough to wake you.  Maybe to just remind you of appointments during the day as you wear it.  Bottom line, since I think the alarm sound is somewhat subjective you must listen to the watch's alarm before you decide on which one to purchase.  One other thing is the accuracy of setting the watch.  I found the JLC EWA most accurate at an accuracy of under 5 minutes of what time you wish to set it at.

 

It chimes like a minute repeater ( very melodious, not very loud yet ), it has the countdown alarm, the GMT, a Grande Date and the 24 hours Alarm.

UNIQUE!

Nothing can compare nor compete with the U.N Sonata, the only " bemol " being that if you want a very loud alarm, the Sonata is not for you.

I highly recommend it!

Best,

Nicolas

I am still hunting one, difficult choice between Duometre or Sonata? what do you think, any advice.
I have to wait till I go abroad but that's the passion of collecting, isnt it : ))
cheers
Eddy

... and has no direct counterpart in UN's program. From a practical point of view, the Sonata makes more sense. But then, what has common sense to do with high-end mechanical timepieces??

Regards,
Marcus

thanks to our JLC Moderator Nicolas, posted many beautiful articles about it,
I already got offer for Duometre, and really hard to find Sonata.
BTW, Marcus, What is the difference about Sonata Silicium and The Cathedral?
is the souds also different? i more likely to get the Cathedral as cost wise : ))

Will let you know once I get both pieces or one another : ))
cheers,
HAGWE

... Since the changes in the Sonata Silicium affect only the escapement (and a view optical style elements), while the chime mechanism remains unchanged.

Regards,
Marcus

NT

As Nicolas has pointed out it sounds more like a repeater with measurable pauses between each strike. I own a JLC memovox and have heard others fairly compare it to a school bell. The Sonata is more of a ding... ding... ding. I do love my memovox but will say that the Sonata is in a class of its own.

 

-Patrick

**Disclaimer: The below is info sent to me by Ulysse-Nardin**

Here are some facts to consider when comparing a Sonata with the Breguet Alarm:  

Functions:
Reminder or alarm setting:
Sonata  24h in both directions
Breguet 12h in one direction

Date window:
Sonata with Big Date window

Count down Indicator:
Sonata has a count down indicator in addition to the alarm setting

Chiming time:
The chiming time of the Sonata is approx 60 seconds
The sound of Breguet's alarm is approx. 15 seconds

Type of sound/chime:
Sonata has a classic chime (similar to the sound of a Sonnerie en Passant or Minute Repeater)
Breguet's alarm has a cricket type sound

Cheers,
Anthony

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nt

SONATA , Marcus : )
but I have to look around as it is hard to find in Asia.
Have a great day Marcus,
cheers
Eddy

Really, you can't get wrong with the Sonata, it is the most unique and most practical of all mechanical wristwatch alarms, and its sound is a class of its own! Just don't forget to present it here when you got it!

Regards,
Marcus