Tim Jackson
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Russell, you did a sterling job of revealing this gem
Aug 02, 2017,07:15 AM
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, the reason UN made this watch in Platinum, is due to collector in the U.K. who requested it and Rolf agreed only if the the AD would take 3 pieces to justify making platinum.
Still to this day, it is one of the most perfect looking UN watches imho. Style wise, a classic that many years from now, watch collectors will recognize and agree, that UN created a superb piece with this pure model with the enamel dial and no date.
Huge Congrats on this brilliant addition to your collection. Thanks for the excellent post and pictures.
Cheers,
Tim
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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