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A Nico style shot down at the beach today..........
Mar 08, 2021,08:24 AM
I first saw one of these Sonata watches 15 years ago, I tried it on and loved it, but it was more than I was prepared to spend at that time so I bought a Maxi Marine chronograph instead. I no longer have that watch, but it introduced me to UN and I was fascinated by their history and became a real fan of the brand and their watches. I have always regretted letting that Sonata pass me by and have never seen another one since that day. Whenever I visit here, I see some lovely shots of Nico’s own Sonata which only deepens my remorse! Anyway, I found one recently so I wasted no time and snapped it up and have to say that I am very happy to have it. It seems particularly at home by the sea I feel. It is numbered in the first 30, so it must be around 16 years old - who knows, it could even be the one that got away.
Anyway, thanks to Nico for his inspiring photos and the push I needed to finally unearth this beauty.
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A Nico style shot down at the beach today..........
By: MNG : March 8th, 2021-08:24
I first saw one of these Sonata watches 15 years ago, I tried it on and loved it, but it was more than I was prepared to spend at that time so I bought a Maxi Marine chronograph instead. I no longer have that watch, but it introduced me to UN and I was fa...
+1!
By: amanico : March 8th, 2021-10:57
Thank you, good to hear that
By: MNG : March 8th, 2021-14:19
I am only a periodic visitor to this site and it just seems that on the occasions that I do check in, Nico has his sonata out on display. 😁
South Coast, UK
By: MNG : March 8th, 2021-14:21
More than that, I shouldn’t say as we are supposed to be at home hiding away.
I see why and thank you
By: MNG : March 8th, 2021-14:23
To me, it has such an exuberant and joyous face, it always brings pleasure to the eye.
Indeed, yes.
By: MNG : March 9th, 2021-00:20
I had to get it when the opportunity arose. I have looked around many times in the past and never found this exact model anywhere. Whilst I like the others, this was the one that resonated with me all those years ago and, of course, seeing photo’s of your...
Great watch!!
By: BigFatPauli : March 8th, 2021-12:48
I also love to hear stories like this - Where a grail became relaity. Wear it in the best of health and congratulations on your continued success.
Thank you
By: MNG : March 9th, 2021-00:16
I was having a coffee on the beach with my wife and, when she asked me the time, I noticed that the colour tones of the watch matched very well with my jacket, hence the quick snap.
It does!
By: MNG : March 9th, 2021-07:01
I hadn’t noticed that. I often think that the hour hand looks like a birds head. 🐦