ling5hk
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A lot of surprises from Union.
Sep 03, 2009,12:07 PM
1. No more "temple" logo.
2. Use ETA movement.
3. Completely new look - not a tiny bit of the shadow of old Union.
4. Very generous - lucky draw gift is a watch
5. In the same category with Longines but much more expensive.
Thanks Swatch Group and Mr. Bernard for the invite. Of course, thanks Kong for the coverage of the event in the usual industrious manner.
Regards
Ling
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Part 2 of 2, The Union Glashütte Launch Event
By: Kong : September 3rd, 2009-11:30
The launch of UNION GLASHÜTTE was at 'After Hours' located at one of the Kuala Lumpur malls - LOT 10. At about 7pm, some of the guests arrived. The shopfront... Pieces on the front showcase ... About 7:30pm, most of the guests had arrived. Guests packing ...
Although...
By: MiniCooper : September 4th, 2009-11:39
the designs are interesting and in vogue (especially the ladies model) I, too, would prefer their original movement to the ETA one. On the other hand, if it means that the watches are sold for a lower price then it is a good opportunity for someone to be ...
Thanks for the inputs, PinkPanther...
By: Kong : September 5th, 2009-08:05
No doubt for those who knows UNION earlier, previous movements were more attractive, as many had voiced out. We shall see how the brand's new direction will be. Kong
A lot of surprises from Union.
By: ling5hk : September 3rd, 2009-12:07
1. No more "temple" logo. 2. Use ETA movement. 3. Completely new look - not a tiny bit of the shadow of old Union. 4. Very generous - lucky draw gift is a watch 5. In the same category with Longines but much more expensive. Thanks Swatch Group and Mr. Ber...
Thanks Kong.
By: foversta : September 3rd, 2009-14:09
But I'm quite disappointed. For me, UG was before an excellent brand with in-house calibers at a reasonable price. We all know the story and even if the design of these watches is interesting or at least original, we are far from the horological contents ...
No worries Magrew...
By: Kong : September 4th, 2009-00:23
I miss the previous pieces too. From the chart, the group could have positioned the brand to address another segment and not to compete against own more prestigious GO. Here 2 links for you : www.thepurists.com and www.tp178.com Kong
my Union
By: patrizio : September 4th, 2009-00:52
has not Eta inside... i prefer old past times...sorry....
my UG
By: patrizio : September 4th, 2009-03:54
hopefully a first step toward GO PML...one of my dreams!! [URL=http://img42.imageshack.us/i/dsc01114v.jpg/] [/URL] [URL=http://img215.imageshack.us/i/dsc01110.jpg/] [/URL]...
Yet another UNION... or two...
By: Bry_j1 : September 4th, 2009-09:38
I don't mean to pile on the bandwagon here... but like everyone else, I'm Very Glad I purchased my UNION watches when I did: The reverse next to an IWC 3707: Who knows... perhaps UNION will be revived again... but 'till then, I wince when I see their new ...
i like very much
By: patrizio : September 4th, 2009-09:57
them especially the second one... i think most of the people agree with us...those were the golden old times of union...
Great post, Kong!
By: dxboon : September 4th, 2009-02:50
Your pictures are just fantastic! I do miss the earlier UGs though, as I thought they were very well done with pretty movements to boot -- there was one regulator model that I particularly enjoyed. I feel that the spirit of the old Union watches didn't qu...
Thanks Daos ...
By: Kong : September 4th, 2009-03:02
If you see the above prior posts, all have noted the current UG is a brand new company. Perhaps the company should try one model with the previous movement. Kong
A business counterpoint....
By: MTF : September 4th, 2009-22:09
The old Union watches were only for Austria and Germany, thus very limited legal channels. Yes - we had grey imports in some countries but not enough for the masses. Some of the manufacturing capacity of the GO movements were diverted to Union. With the r...
Thanks for the great report Kong! Personally...
By: Z3 : September 5th, 2009-10:05
I like the traditional dress models that emit the strong "German pedigree" in watch design and proportion - models that are like the ones posted by "patrizio", and "Bry_j1". Those are truly beautiful pieces. I am a bit saddened to see such brand with alre...
Thanks Jon, as explained by MTF, ...
By: Kong : September 6th, 2009-00:49
it is logical not cannibalised its own more prestigious segment. Indeed only time will tell. End of the day, it is business and to survive and proper, products need to appeal to masses with their current level of pricing. Kong