In my experience with several UN watches, including GMT +/- Perpetual, Sonata, and Marine Chronometer, I can confidently say that automatic winding was not very efficient (no idea if UN made any improvements in this regard, I have experience with 15+ year

From UN’s heyday. Still looking great!😊

Since late last year, I embarked on a new quest, which is to acquire some hidden gems from the early 2000’s, a period which in my opinion is the last time when horology really fired on all cylinders, creating some remarkable unique and functional referenc

We may never know now, sadly as I suspect with the “Dream Team” of Rolf, Ludwig and Pierre Gygax long gone, those details are probably lost to history. The possible explanation is that a small series came out with the steel hand like yours. Then someone a

The Marine line had a typical look / design, which is clearly inspired by the deck chronometers and pocket watches. For the French Army: Marine Deck Chronometer: For the US Army: Marine Cal 118: Marine 160: More recently, the Torpilleur US Navy: And the M

I had a strong love for this model and owned it twice. Many years the first time around, and then after selling it, tried it a second time. I just never wore it as much as I should have. In my small collection, my code is I wear it or I don't keep it, and

One Deck Watch! Your bet! BTW, the dial on your chronograph is BEAUTIFUL!!

Our dear Michael C is the lucky owner of one of them. This watch has everything to please, the metal, the dial, the case, and the fact that it is a Chronometer. Best, Nicolas

I came across this Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer at a museum and was shocked. I'd never seen one and assume they're fairly rare, though I wouldn't know. The museum didn't have any detailed information about it in particular, but they did explain what i

and remember the excitement when they first came out with the ltd. ed. anniversary Marine Chronometer in yg, back in '93 or so. (I also remember that my initial excitement was dampened, though, when I called UN about it directly and found out that it was