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Dan Leo
43 posts · Member since · 19 years · United States

Horological Meandering: U.N. Chronometer 160

Will be wearing all weekend in LA-
17Y
By: DL
1

Ulysse Nardin: Stunning pics Tim..

Give UN credit for manufacturing yet another beautiful itineration of the Freak. Though I personally prefer the newer 28'800 w/Cotes de Geneve plates myself, the creation of the Blue Phantom represents IMO a tasteful, and evolutionary style approach to this spectacular timepiece. That is one very lu
17Y
By: DL
1

Ulysse Nardin: I think I like it...

... just can't make up my mind. I had this same feeling about the Sonata when it was introduced before I saw one in person and loved it. Perhaps the same principle lies here. Either way, my first impression is that this piece looks to have been slightly cross pollinated with a Panodate to be honest,
18Y
By: DL
1

Ulysse Nardin: Hi Bill..

Your analysis is spot on regarding the extraordinary amount of grace, detail, and design U.N. has ensconced the 160 with. Of all the timepieces I have ever purchased over the years, this pieces box set is by far and wide the most exceptionally crafted one within my collection. Thanks for the very ki
18Y
By: DL
1

Ulysse Nardin: Thank you Bill..

It took all but 30 seconds to decide whether or not to buy this piece once I saw it, which is not a good thing to be honest. With that said, there is something eternal about this piece that cannot be captured on film. Thanks for the very kind words, I will try to do so.
18Y
By: DL
1