I have a Ulysse Nardin Chromometer Automatic watch that either my grandfather or my stepdad owned. I would like to know as much information on the watch as possible. Anyone's help would be greatly appreciated
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
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
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