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Ulysse Nardin Sonata. 21 years with this watch.
Case apart, I cannot realize that the Sonata is 21 years old.
The dial is so modern, the complications are almost unrivaled, and this is such a perfect travel companion.
This is the kind of watch you are feeding a special relationship with. The excitement when I knew that Uylsse Nardin was announcing it, the first press pictures, the long wait before getting mine, the day I picked it at my favorite AD... And the many moments spent with it on my wrist, the many places visited...
The other thing is that it is the oldest watch in my collection. I mean the one I own for the longest time. And that is not nothing!
Cherry on the cake, this is one of the few " lucky watch " in my collection.
The " lawyer's shot ".
Long life to the Sonata!
Best,
Nicolas
Love it!
Another Oechslin creation I think. The thing I love about this watch is that the dial is so "welcoming". Somehow makes so many complications look not so complex.
Such a gorgeous watch, as were so many UNs from that era that withstood the test of time, design-wise.
At one time I had 4.
I had the Marine 1846, the Maxi Marine Diver in a wine color. And I still have the Maxi Marine Chronograph in beige and the Executive Dual Time in black.
Not exactly sure what the era range is but the Executive Dual Time was about 2012 and the rest were earlier.
Not exactly sure what the era range is but the Executive Dual Time was about 2012 and the rest were earlier.
The two first bring back to excellent memory. And yes, the Burgundy is the one I had in mind.
I should have kept them all. I was a big UN fan back then. Sort of my favorite brand.
So many great designs. Not even counting the Freak and that 3 series of incredible collector pieces.
Once Rolf Schneider died everything went downhill for a while.
I sadly have to agree. Still high and deep in my heart, but they really need a second breathe.
Well then, perhaps i should visit my local AD at some point?
This is my 60th birthday this weekend.
Damn, seems like only yesterday when he first posted the prototype/original Freak on TZ.
Your post is a great ode to this watch!
Hopefully I’ll see it in real life someday and experience the magic live.
Enjoy this longtime companion.
Best, Emmanuel
Enjoy this longtime companion.
Best, Emmanuel