Marcus Hanke[PuristSPro Moderator]
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I think the rubber strap was not available before 2000 or 2001 ...
Sep 04, 2017,05:25 AM
... with the release of the 40mm "Marine Diver". I believe it was only then when it was also made for the 38mm Marine Chronometer. However, I have to quote this from my admittedly leaky memory.
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Marine Chronometer 1846 150th Anniversary in Platinum model 269-20
By: russell996 : July 27th, 2017-09:38
After 10 years of thinking and 2 years of actual searching finally recently got hold of one of my grail pieces. Couple of years back spotted a thread that mentioned a very special run of only 3 pieces produced in Platinum of the 150th anniversary Marine C...
Enjoy
By: mywatchbuy : July 27th, 2017-09:52
Congrats man
Fantastic and big congratulations.
By: ninolitaliano : July 27th, 2017-10:01
I am madly in love Marine chronometers, without date. I believe Daren possess nĀ°1. Best. Nino
Many thanks.
By: russell996 : July 27th, 2017-10:59
Yes he does.
HUGE congrats for this rare nugget!
By: MichaelC : July 27th, 2017-17:39
Wow Russell, this is surely a limited timepiece. But beyond that - if we can, obviously 3 pieces total is not to be overlooked - the watch is astounding. I wish UN would do more editions like this one. Enjoy!
Thank you Michael.
By: russell996 : July 28th, 2017-02:10
I am really pleased with the piece - been a favourite for a long time and then to get one of such a limited edition is the icing on the cake.
Thank you.
By: russell996 : July 27th, 2017-11:00
I also love RG version. Perfect.
Beautiful watch.
By: kev09 : July 27th, 2017-11:11
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about it and seeing your pictures. Congratulations. Regards Kev.
Numbering.
By: russell996 : July 27th, 2017-11:35
I notice that unlike my other UN's the production number is different on this piece. Whereas typically it is either 'No. 00X' or for Limited edition pieces 'xxx/500', this one is 'UN 2' - not 'No. 2'. ...
We are both fans of the no date.
By: russell996 : July 27th, 2017-11:45
Timeless classic I think. I think with only 3 pieces made and no marketing material that I can find this piece has basically flown under the radar for 20 years. Only slight differences to the rose, yellow and gold versions aside from the metal - non polis...
Grand Feu dial.
By: russell996 : July 27th, 2017-11:40
Extract from 1996 catalogue. Ā± ...
Beauty!
By: Luis6 : July 27th, 2017-15:37
I'm normally not bothered by date windows, but really don't like seeing subdials cut off or eaten out by date windows. On this version it's perfect. The dial truly resembles a marine clock.
LOL. Yes I know what you mean.
By: russell996 : July 28th, 2017-02:06
It has been at least a 10 year engagement though. š Thinking of fitting the rubber strap to give it more summer versatility. Looking at the rubber strap packaging it has the model 263-22 written on it which was the stainless steel version with square date...
I am patient.
By: russell996 : July 28th, 2017-02:50
My 5131 was 8 years from order to delivery. š
Russell, you did a sterling job of revealing this gem
By: Tim Jackson : August 2nd, 2017-07:15
Your patience is to be commended, pieces like this rarely surface once in a collection ;-) I miss the #3 every time I strap on the RG version, but I'm still happy to at least have the RG! Your research into the background is fantastic. To my knowledge, th...
Thanks Tim
By: russell996 : August 2nd, 2017-09:39
Yours is a beauty.
I'm late to the show, but . . .
By: M4 : August 4th, 2017-02:11
. . . superb acquisition. Just an awesome piece, it ticks all the boxes for me. Great story and perseverance to acquire a dream piece. Big time congratulations! M4