Ulysse Nardin

I was in Manhattan and had the time to stop a store inside a hotel. Spent time looking at watches I do not usually see. The Moonstruck was in a display case, and I asked to see it. Not only was the case size large, but the watch seemed quite heavy.  The dial does look better in person. I could not wind or adjust it due to the plastic on it, another reason why I took no photos. 

The lugs are rotated down in such a fashion that it fits snug. In the metal and on the wrist, it is a wonderful piece.

Letting the cat out of the bag, I am expecting to bring mine home tomorrow (No. 6).

The most significant issue about the watch is the fact that setting the watch and its multiple functions took myself, the sales person and the UN rep about a 1/2 hour to get it right.

Pictures will be forthcoming after the homecoming. Hooray for my seventh UN.

Cheers,

Mitch

Amazing watch, cant wait to see the photos.

The second time will be easier. It is a dream!

NT

I had the opportunity to attend the special opening event on Dec 16th and dinner afterwards, but due to flight delays only made it to dinner and quick stop at boutique the next day. Part of my purpose was see and try on Moonstruck because of concern's similar to Ron's about size and weight. UN's website has a brief description of the event [click here ] and I know that a magazine photog (I don't recall which one) was there for article pics.

Boutique is fabulous and I recommend to any Purists to visit. During my visit, the friendly staff allowed me to see and wear both the RG and Plat versions of Moonstruck. I agree with Mitch that balance of watch gives it a very high wear comfort based on my first impressions and limited wrist time. For comparison, it felt no heavier than a Plat Rolex DD which I can easily wear all day, but much more comfortable that a WG GP ww.tc which I don't find comfortable for long periods even though similar in size. I wonder if it's a center of gravity issue that relates to comfort. FYI my wrist is 7.25 inches.

Maybe someone can provide the actual weights of this watch for comparison?

Both watches are beautiful in person and although based on pictures I expected to prefer the RG, the Plat has to be at the top of my Xmas list for 2011--just keeping my fingers crossed that it will still be available. Something about the white metal and UN blue that sets it off!

Also, I had an opportunity during the dinner the night before to visit with Rolf and Patrick and try on Rolf's personal Freak Diavolo. Although noticeably heavier than a RG Freak, it feels like a joy to wear continuously. The Diavolo is another watch that pushes all of my buttons and will make 2011 a very difficult year of choices for me. Thanks to everyone at UN for giving this Purist new aspirations in wrist watch innovations and season's greetings to all, especially BernardC whose writing really introduced me to this brand.

Cheers and live well!