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Tales from the crypt: In-depth review of the Ulysse Nardin GMT Perpetual

Simply the Best? Ulysse Nardin GMT Perpetual in-depth review by Marcus Hanke (COMMENT: I wrote this review in 2004 and originally published it in three parts - download times were not as quick as they are today. Unfortunately, only part 3 can still be acc
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By: Marcus Hanke
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Last Part of the Experience Report (retrieved from archives)

Ulysse Nardin GMT Perpetual Experience Report Part 3 by Marcus Hanke © Text: M. Hanke; © pictures: M. Hanke, if not noted otherwise ll 6. Using the GMT Perpetual - Ergonomics: a) Setting and use of the perpetual calendar: The nice thing on a perpetual cal
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By: benlee338
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Mitch K
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One Marcus Article on U-N Perpetual

A "perpetual" love story Marcus Hanke A "perpetual" love story - and its happy fulfilment at Christmas by Marcus Hanke Christmas is approaching, less than a week is left. It is a time of love and affection, a time to spend with the family, the beloved one
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By: benlee338
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Mitch K
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Thanks! I have replied to your other post ....

... that you have added to the original "perpetual affection" thread: ulyssenardin.watchprosite.com The hands of the "calssic" version in 38.5 or 40mm are so slim that they do not obstruct the view on the day and months windows for long. Style decision is
11Y
By: Marcus Hanke
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A "perpetual" love story

A "perpetual" love story - and its happy fulfilment at Christmas by Marcus Hanke Christmas is approaching, less than a week is left. It is a time of love and affection, a time to spend with the family, the beloved ones. However, sometimes, also an unanima
16Y
By: Marcus Hanke
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webvan
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Ticket to the Moon: Ulysse Nardin's "Moonstruck", Part I

A Ticket to the Moon Ulysse Nardin's "Moonstruck" Part I: The quest for astronomical accuracy by Marcus Hanke (c) text and pictures, if not noted otherwise, Marcus Hanke and PuristSPro, October 2009 (c) Ulysse Nardin Many years ago, Ludwig Oechslin explai
16Y
By: Marcus Hanke
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Marcus Hanke
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To represent the perpetual calendar ...

... in your collection, the UN would indeed be a great choice. If I had the intention to collect symbols for significant progresses or developments in the history of wristwatches, only three perpetuals would be candidates: 1. a classic perpetual by Patek,
16Y
By: watchnut
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watchnut
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And also the first coupled with a big date, and ....

... - following the IWC Da Vinci - the second perpetual that can be fully adjusted only by means of the single crown. Unlike the Da Vinci, which is fully pre-prgrammed, the owner of the UN perpetual is full master of all its indications. Following IWC and
16Y
By: amanico
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amanico
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Well, I think the Freak would be a natural choice ....

... since from its very beginning, it was the testbed for all technical innovations that Ulysse Nardin developed and/or experimented with. Just think of silicium, LIGA, synthetically grown diamond, new shock absorption technologies, and so on. So I think
16Y
By: cory
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cory
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Some comments ...

Unfortunately, I am not aware of the official list prices where you live. I am sure that UN will gladly help you to supply you with price and dealers lists. Generally, the PuristS has a well-known tradition to keep away from any price or dealer discussion
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