Horological Meandering

In a recent interview Georges Kern explained his will to show from day one the huge diversity of the brand…

reminds me of a recent Genta release I think. I like the steel Polerouters but they’re kind of expensive, correct?

Very close design.

As far as prices are concerned I didn’t even look, so I don’t know but I imagine that they are expensive.

Best, Emmanuel

Perfect tuxedo 🤵 watch
& ultra-thin pocket watch




Mike

Both really appeal to me.
Thanks for showing them.
Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

Is the decision to not just copy the past but evolve it on the movement side of the Polerouter. It would have been easy to refresh the Microtor, especially as the brand was the key innovator (but not the first) to make one. Instead they chose the more laborious path and put in a 3/4 rotor, which one knows from Lange and GO but has so far not been used by the Swiss. Gets a much better performance than a Microtor could and is a solid development. 

Relaunching a brand with 3 entirely new movements (one rectangular hand wound and 2 automatic with 3/4 rotor) deserves praise.
Best, Emmanuel

even though some reactions above to these live photos show that true collectors of vintage UG models have little interest, or even no appreciation, for this relaunch.

Perhaps Kern was the worrying element for them 🤷🏻‍♂️

Watches call out to be bought. 

And let's not forget that three new calibers have been created: it deserves praise, imo.
Best, Emmanuel

Not a huge fan of UG, but the Nina has been on my radar as a potential watch to mingle with all the Daytonas on the wrist of my fellow amateur racing drivers. The design, the movement, the materials, indeed the whole watch has all the potential to be 'legit' among racers, yet the price alone would make me look like a fool if showing up with one on the racetrack, especially among watch aficionados. Just because a girlfriend of a F1 driver wears one, half a century ago, would not be enough to push the wearer into that heritage circle. A quartz Tag Heuer might just be the right ticket instead.

And I personally feel more attracted to other less "iconic" models, the Cabriolet, in particular.
Best, Emmanuel