Horological Meandering

Dear All, I am a speechless and sad at this moment, but I do want to share with you the press release I just obtained from UN: CEO of Ulysse Nardin, Rolf W. Schnyder, has unexpectedly passed on Le Locle, April 15th, 2011 – Rolf W. Schnyder, CEO of the Swi... 

Rolf made us dream. Rolf has fed with an unbelievable strenght our passion for watches, and mainly for original, crazy, stunning, extraordinary watches. We lived these 30 last years with him, when he took the destiny of U.N We shared a lot of exciting thi... 

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Just a short while ago, we briefly met in Basel, but had no time for a longer conversation. "We'll talk later!" ... Marcus

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Very sad indeed. Rest in peace Mr Schnyder.

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The loss of a real visionary and genius. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Andrew

It is a great loss, but he brought a great deal to the industry and his company. Andrew

From what I knew he was a visionary man without whom many marvels from UN would not be. My sincere condolences, Best Andreas

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Wish his family condolences, i hope that UN continues to strive

Mr. Schnyder had a great impact on the development of my own passion for watches through his inspirational work, as I am sure is the case for many, many of us. I remain very grateful, and I believe his legacy will continue to influence the watch community... 

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My deepest sympathy to Mr. Schnyder’s family and the Team at UN. April 14 th started on a good vibe with my daughter turning 18 years old but ended on a very sad note when I learned the news. Mr. Schnyder’s energy and sporting accomplishments ... 

My deepest condolence.

He was a very generous person and certainly a visionary and icon in his leadership of UN. Deepest condolences to his wife and children. He will certainly be missed. Rest in peace, Rolf.

My condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. He will be greatly missed. Sympathies, Alejandro

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Having known Rolf for over ten years and spent many an evening in Basel and even at his home in Switzerland on one special occasion, dancing the night away, as he was keen to do, I am so very sorry for his dear wife and children's loss. He was an extra-or... 

My thoughts go to his family and to the whole UN staff. Fx

As many have already stated, a true visionary and legend in his own time.