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In 2003...
Jul 14, 2010,12:47 PM
I picke up my UN in late 2003. It was researched as I was looking for something with a GMT function. I don't recall how I heard about the brand, perhaps here as I have lurked since about that time. I ordered a catalog from UN and found a local AD. The rest is history.
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I discovered U.N with the Freak, I was hunting a Tellurium, and my 1st was a ...
By: amanico : July 14th, 2010-08:41
Sonata, immediately followed by a Monopusher, a Freak, a Perpetual Calendar GMT, and my last was ( still have it, though ) the 160 Anniversary. The Freak was the one which lead me to U.N and to this very particular world, made of originality, madness ( in...
My first UN also Freak
By: E.S : July 14th, 2010-09:58
I absolutely have no idea about UN before, as I am still new in horology world back then, I started collecting watch 3 years ago, When I saw the Freak, I began researching about UN background and Freak, which is very interestingly my first serious watch a...
In 2003...
By: Patrick : July 14th, 2010-12:47
I picke up my UN in late 2003. It was researched as I was looking for something with a GMT function. I don't recall how I heard about the brand, perhaps here as I have lurked since about that time. I ordered a catalog from UN and found a local AD. The res...
My First UN
By: SS#27 : July 14th, 2010-13:30
For me it was a very long process. I had been admiring the unique styling of UN and the Perpetual Calendar that I saw in advertisements in Airports, Magazines and Newspapers for years. I finally had the opportunity to examine the majority of the UN collec...
That's an exquisite version of the Sonata
By: bobscamp : July 15th, 2010-10:02
For my 50th birthday present to myself I decided that I wanted to switch my having worn quartz watches for the past 40 years to a mechanical watch, and one that can be passed onto my one and only son once I kick the bucket. So I searched for that special ...
I applaud your entusiasm on the Sonata.
By: amanico : July 28th, 2010-23:18
I love them all, the " simple " and original version, the Cathedrale, and the latest Silicium. The Sonata is certainly a blend of originality, poetry, and magic. An envouting watch! Best, Nicolas
My 1st UN was a pure spontaneous purchase
By: AnthonyTsai : July 14th, 2010-18:39
That's how beautiful I thought the Ulysse Nardin Acqua Marine Perpetual was. I specifically went to to my AD to look at that Lange Datograph and if I liked it on my wrist, I was going to buy the Datograph that very same day. However, the Datograph was too...
Seeing it in person made a WORLD of difference
By: Ancienne Le Brassus : July 14th, 2010-21:28
As I write, seeing the Maxi Marine Diver in person was what did the trick. I had known of UN through my father who had one when he was young, and he had spoken of the great brands of Patek, Vacheron, AP, Ulysse Nardin, Girard Perregaux and of course Rolex...
Considered and impulsive
By: ArthurSG : July 14th, 2010-22:31
My acquisition process of my Freak was a long and considered one where I relied alot on this forum and talking to owners and afficionados. The Michaelangelo UTC was more of an impulsive thing. I wear the Freak a lot more and have not had teh UTC on my wri...
Damn, Bernard...
By: amanico : July 28th, 2010-23:22
" Doubling " the original Freak with the Diavolo is something I also have in mind... Which would be a " first " on my golden rule : " Never double a watch " ... We must be so ...Freaaakie! Best, Nicolas
But Freak and Diavolo are no "doubles" ....
By: Marcus Hanke : July 30th, 2010-00:38
... due to the completely changed escapement in the "Freak". Nobody would speak of "doubling" when adding a Breguet Tradition Tourbillon to his "pure" Tradition. Regards, Marcus
Literally, you're right, of course, Marcus.
By: amanico : July 30th, 2010-08:28
They don't share the same escapement, indeed. But let'si nverse the proiblem: Would you go for a simple Tradition if you laready own the Tradition Tourbillon? Best, Nicolas
My First UN...
By: Samets : January 22nd, 2011-23:33
A friend of mine came from New York for a visit and he had with him his new toy, a 353-66 (MMChronograph) with the ivory dial. I was taken with the classic look and craftsmanship of the watch. I also loved the idea of the serial number being a plate on th...
My First UN Spontaneaous
By: Watch Connoisseur : January 26th, 2011-23:43
I was actually looking at another watch brand and doing some research on it, when I came across Ulysse Nardin. I instantly fell in love. I then decided to forget about the other brand altogether and just buy a UN. It was the Blue Max, which in fact was al...
My first UN
By: Yves007 : January 31st, 2011-18:36
I have always loved everything that relates to the nautical world. Before purchasing my UN, I remembered that I had seen a swiss brand using an anchor to represent its logo. But at the time their watches were too classic for my taste, not enough "diver's ...
UN Skeleton 45mm.
By: pperez001 : March 25th, 2011-03:34
Hi Marcus, Everything is said in your post........yes I was walking in a watch shop area in a mall and I passed in front the UN boutique; I have been "strike" by the Squeleton 45mm behind the window, went inside, had a look at this beauty and decided that...
With pics.
By: pperez001 : March 25th, 2011-03:56
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