Ulysse Nardin

thanks

Jan 28, 2021,09:53 AM

I have requested a band from UN and am waiting a response. Only OEM straps I find on Ebay are few and far between, cost >$800 and include the titanium hardware pieces which I have. Just wondered if there was anywhere I overlooked.

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OEM rubber strap for Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Manufacture 43mm Mens Watch

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-09:31

I'm having trouble finding an OEM version of three part set of rubber straps for my Marine Chronometer Manufacture 43mm. I have the hardware parts. I can find the Chinese knock offs and they fit but are a lot less flexible than the original. Any ideas? Ma...

A UN dealer, or go to the website and order directly?

By: cazalea : January 28th, 2021-09:33

alternatively you might find a set on eBay from an owner who got rid of the watch and still has the strap pieces Good luck. And welcome! Cazalea

thanks

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-09:53

I have requested a band from UN and am waiting a response. Only OEM straps I find on Ebay are few and far between, cost >$800 and include the titanium hardware pieces which I have. Just wondered if there was anywhere I overlooked.

Why have you not spoken to UN?

By: russell996 : January 28th, 2021-09:34

They have the parts.

I Have

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-09:50

I have requested a band from them but have not yet had a reply. I thought I'd see if there were alternatives while I wait.

Let us know what happens. (nt)

By: Ronald Held : January 28th, 2021-10:00

NT

Last rubber strap I got from an OEM was about $400 and sadly it broke after a year or so

By: cazalea : January 28th, 2021-10:32

Ouch

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-12:33

$400 is a bit high for three pieces of rubber!

I only got two bits for my money

By: cazalea : January 28th, 2021-13:03

Not from U-N, this strap was from Hysek; ordered factory direct. This was from Bell & Ross via my local sales lady Yolanda; buckle not included. This was from Silberstein, buckle not included. I see the replacements on the left with leather lining came fr...

Thanks Cazalea

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-13:36

The UN bands look pretty tough, but I'm fairly inexperienced. Thanks for the tips on the other sources. I spoke with Burdeens Jewelry (Chicago) and they are checking if they can order a UN one for me... the guy I spoke to thought it would be around $350. ...

I have one ordered

By: baldwin1 : February 4th, 2021-18:29

Burdeen's has ordered one for me. About $380 with taxes. I think the timepiece deserves a blue band!

Good news!

By: amanico : February 4th, 2021-23:10

+1! (nt)

By: Ronald Held : January 29th, 2021-09:44

NT.

Damn times. Almost all the brands have the same problem, right now... Let us know if UN gives you an answer.

By: amanico : January 28th, 2021-10:59

Mine is less than perfect but still wearable

By: Jaccard : January 28th, 2021-11:23

Very nice watch. Congratulations. Please keep us posted of the outcome.

I heard back from UN

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-12:32

Thank you for the compliment ! I spoke to UN and they sent me a link to fill out, but it turns out to be a request for a customer care package, apparently to send in my band to replace the rubber parts. Now I am understanding why there are few and very ex...

I've had a few older (late 90s to 2010-ish) UNs with this three piece strap and they have all been excellent for longevety and ability to retain original suppleness/flexability. Some from Bremont

By: InDebtButOnTime : January 28th, 2021-17:55

(Descent Diver), IWC (original Cousteau diver) got stiff, hard and brittle and required replacement when the UNs didn't (and still haven't). So to me its totally worth $350. Beautiful watch and it will look better on a bllue strap!

Thanks and not surprised

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-19:15

that the UN straps hold up so well.! If I am able to get a UN blue strap for $350, I am going to do it.