San Marco Gigante

To name a few. Not just a different metal or dial color but real exciting stuff: Who else did anything as diverse in a relatively short period? Seems impossible. - The Trilogy Set: Astolabium, Tellurium, Copernicus. Probably the pinnacle to own. - Hourstr

This one in a platinum edition of 200 pieces. There was also a RG version in slightly higher numbers. 40mm in size. Purchased in April 2005. It is the anthracite dial on this one that is killer. Ref 279-50

After sitting in the safe box for quite a few years, I pulled this one out recently. The case design is a bit dated with the smallish crown perhaps but at 40mm fits me well. The model is the San Marco Gigante reference 279-50 which at the time reflected t

Which one of these would be the 'black sheep' amongst the group? I like them all for different reasons. + The Monopusher is so elegant. I would prefer it in white gold though. This piece reminds me of the stuff UN used to make -- I have been disappointed

The model name at the time of release made some sense. 40mm though in years to follow wasn’t that large. This one has remained a favorite in my collection with the heft of platinum and the wonderful anthracite dial. Not too common with 200 pieces made. Da

The case design starts showing its age, but the dial still looks awesome! I think UN should consider revisiting this model in their modern collection... Thanks for looking!

The UN San Marco Gigante in platinum. Ref 279-50 The dial is the star of the watch in anthracite with lovely guilloche. Produced in a reasonably limited edition of 200 pieces nearly 20 years ago. I should wear it more often. Dave

It is more the matter of getting used to it, since the watch is decisively small when put next to its modern counterparts. After all, not too long ago 36mm was considered a perfectly normal size for a men's watch. I have an UN from early 2000's that is na

Friends, It has taken me quite a few years to get to 1000 posts. As I hit 999 a week or two ago, I contemplated what to post for #1000. I decided to describe my journey with watches over 30 years, and the influence of ThePuristS.com and PuristSPro.com ove

Gigante Chronometre in Pt