That was is a very special one for collectors because of the blue dial. I think that it is mesmerizing due to the depth of the design. I've looked for one of those in the secondary market. If they come up, they are hard to find, especially in such nice condition as yours. Sorry, UN, the bright orang
I already own a Nardin ship's chronometer. Should I buy a watch, this is at the top of my list because of its classic looks and well designed complications. thx for showing it. Is it a limited edition?
I have a Nardin Marine chronometer that I bought at auction a couple of years ago. I contacted U.N. to see if they would be willing to overhaul/service it. They said that they would be happy to forward it back to Switzerland for service. The last that I read is that they service about three of them
yeah, it is more about handling the chronometer correctly so that I won't damage it in anyway. Also, to do it justice, I will need a macro lens. I don't have one anymore. But I need one if I'm going to do it right. doesn't have to be an expensive one. A friend just published a book using a cheap Viv
I think that the USN had the best instruction and training program for ship's chronometers because they tend to rotate staff around allot and there is this sensitive instrument that needs to be carefully maintained. Those instructions are very helpful. Hamilton had a printed ten page manual for oper
Love watching your chronometer run. But I worry about it running "dry", i.e. without oil. I think that you would enjoy reading a book that I recently bought: THE MARINER'S CHRONOMETER: STRUCTURE, FUNCTION, MAINTENANCE AND HISTORY by W.J Morris. He goes into allot of detail about how chronometers are
I'm very impressed by how well preserved your chronometer is. Ray Bates, the past president of the BHI, probably will restore mine. He told me that he usually has a 9 month lead time which is typical since so few people work on them, now. I have thought about sending it back to U.N. I'm sure that th
Glad to know a fellow Nardin chronometer fan is here too. :) . When I got my chronometer back from the auction house, I noticed that they affixed an auction sticker on the chronometer's bowl. I warned them that if they do that to a later model chronometer than mine which has the clear coat, then the
I just bought a Nardin Marine Chronometer (clock), circa 1910. it is a restoration project that will probably take a year to be completed. U.N. has posted a section on their website about their past as makers of Marine Chronometers. They mention that they still service them. i would be interested to