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Jun 06, 2016,22:58 PM
 

It is absolutely gorgeous, the case design, the dial is to die for, a fantastic catch !

Enjoy 


Francois

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An unexpected arrival: Ulysse Nardin Vintage Chronograph.

 
 By: amanico : May 17th, 2016-14:37
I wanted to replace my Ulysse Nardin Monopusher Chronograph for a long time, one of the gone watches I miss the most, and was ( still am ) on the hunt for one. Till one day, one friend came with some watches he had for sale... Among these, a superb Vintag...  

A very unusual bezel.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 17th, 2016-15:11
Big, but also flat. It makes this watch very distinctive-not mistakable for another chronograph even though the dial fits the era of manufacture. The blue print scales are a real plus to me. Congratulations on getting this one. I think you got a real priz... 

There are some vintage chronographs from the 40's with such a bezel. Look at some Longines 13 ZN, for example.

 
 By: amanico : May 18th, 2016-03:35
This is one of the reasons I immediately fell in love with that one. For 6 years, now! Best, my friend. Nicolas

Congrats on an exellent find!

 
 By: fernando : May 17th, 2016-17:23
What a beauty to share with your dreamy photos. Vintage chronos are in the spotlight these days. Best fernando

Very nice and so elegant....

 
 By: Sandgroper : May 17th, 2016-17:52
Bravo my friend, you've got an extremely acute olfactory sense to find these hidden treasures. Is it good for truffles as well I don't know if it is the picture, the bezel design or the subtle colour on the dial but the watch looks larger than its dimensi... 

Planning to slowing down

 
 By: RG1 : May 17th, 2016-18:33
After see this one, how can I slowing down now? Top class brand, top class chrono Time to take my sleeping pill Ronald

Congratulation my friend

 
 By: RG1 : May 17th, 2016-19:35
Now I have to take another piils to sleep I like the stone background, reminds me another stone I saw before Ronald

I had not seen it before, congrats!

 
 By: MichaelC : May 17th, 2016-19:52
It looks awesome on your wrist. What a great addition for you!

Very cool addition!

 
 By: KMII : May 17th, 2016-21:47
So is this the watch the crocodile has been hiding since late last year? A very interesting piece in wonderful condition - looking forward to seeing more pictures of it! Just out of curiosity, are all Valjoux 22 movements blessed with butter smooth pusher... 

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 17th, 2016-22:12

Strong statement.

 
 By: kolosstt : May 17th, 2016-21:56
Dear Nicolas, Sincere congratulations to such a marvellous addition to your collection. A fantastic tachymeter and telemeter chronograph in pristine condition. A color scheme that fits UN perfectly while the movement shines. Do you happen to have a pictur... 

Merci, Pierre. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 18th, 2016-03:38

Big congrats my dear friend

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : May 18th, 2016-04:08
Another great catch

Hello Nicolas!! This is a wonderful catch for sure! I love that dial! How not to love...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 18th, 2016-05:15
... such a dial? The blue scales, the snail scale, the double line dividing scale and minutes, and even the charming little letters employed for the brand markings make for a dial we view and exclamate: Wow!. The thick flat bezel adds to the beauty of thi... 

as far as Chronos go.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 18th, 2016-06:09
....I feel I have what I want....BUT......when i saw this one of yours, it did suggest to me some hot min my thinking. Beautiful watch, Nicolas. It is elegant, classy and special all at the same time. Just beautiful on many levels.

for me....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 18th, 2016-08:30
.....it is a big decision to extend my Chronos. If i did, it would be in a direction like this....or maybe 6238s.

wasn't expecting to lose one...but it happened....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 21st, 2016-10:21
......the way i see it, on manual chronos...i am covered with the Retrograde, Rolex PN and 5070. Its a nice mixture of styles, across different manufacturers and in different metals. It sort of has the base nicely covered.

Sure that you managed to get an interesting representation of Chronographs.

 
 By: amanico : May 21st, 2016-10:24
But you miss an important one.. The king of all Chronographs... a Rattrapante.... No, no don't thank your evilish friend. Best, Nicolas

there is a problem with that....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 21st, 2016-10:26
.....if you start with one Ratta, you need to get 2 or 3. So i stick on manual chronos with the three I have....

absolutely lovely piece. So charming!

 
 By: Ancienne Le Brassus : May 18th, 2016-08:14
Although I'm sad you have the mono-pusher missing... This is a good reason to enjoy the presense of this piece. Really wonderful! Thanks for bringing out the beauty of it and sharing with us! S

UN

 
 By: gring : May 18th, 2016-09:26
That, Nicolas, is stunning! Congrats!

Saw last summer:

 
 By: massi. : May 18th, 2016-10:06
I can only say that, looked in the real, it is simply a great mix of strength and elegance... thanks for your courtesy dear friend!

Nicolas excellent chronograph with a nice caliber sure that pushers are very soft.

 
 By: shipkeeper : May 18th, 2016-10:19
Congratulations friend. All the best Juan

Thanks, my friend. Yes, this is a very nice detail.

 
 By: amanico : May 18th, 2016-12:29
The condition is the cherry on the cake, too... Best, Nicolas

Gorgeous UN Chrono Nico!!!!

 
 By: Tim Jackson : May 21st, 2016-14:34
Wow, that is quite lovely. The dial is superb and the overall style fantastic. I have to say, that last image with the Longines, just blows me away...top vintage pieces!!! Thanks for sharing this gem with us. Cheers, Tim

Thanks for your kind words, my dear Tim.

 
 By: amanico : May 21st, 2016-14:42
After five years of selfish pleasure, I decided to share it, finally. That is how I see a vintage Chronograph. This one has many assets. Character, charm, presence, exquisite, beauty... With a nice mouvement inside. Best, Nicolas

Superbe

 
 By: VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki) : May 25th, 2016-14:08
Really beautiful watch Nico, love it! Can I ask the price?

Before en after!!!

 
 By: VintageAlex (aka AlexKontiki) : May 25th, 2016-15:18
Jajajaja please!

By PM only. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2016-21:39

Didn't react to this beauty

 
 By: cisco : June 6th, 2016-22:58
It is absolutely gorgeous, the case design, the dial is to die for, a fantastic catch ! Enjoy Francois

Although we have never met (yet) Nicolas...

 
 By: Mostel : June 13th, 2016-19:15
I feel I know you and this watch is "so YOU!" Man, what a find and a treasure. FANTASTIC.

tudor

 
 By: edwardwchang : December 31st, 2016-13:51
I hope UN pulls a Tudor move and remakes this beautiful watch

macro

 
 By: edwardwchang : January 1st, 2017-08:17
your photography is really superb. I wonder how that dent at 6 o'clock happened

Well, I don't know, it was there when I bought the watch. A 74 years old watch...

 
 By: amanico : January 1st, 2017-09:14
May have some " wounds of war ". Best, Nicolas

Greetings from the Netherlands, UN Vintage 40's

 
 By: FSH2007 : February 1st, 2017-09:14
Hi, I've seen your beautiful UN Vintage en maybe could you help me with mine. What' s your opinion? Original or fake? ...  

I am sorry to say that I am not sure. The case is not familiar to me, I don't see the movement number...

 
 By: amanico : February 1st, 2017-09:27
The case back has a different engraving than on mine... I cannot seriously say. Best, and welcome here by the way. Nicolas

Thanks for your fast answer

 
 By: FSH2007 : February 1st, 2017-09:37
Thanks for your fast answer! Maybe I will try to do better pictures with more details. I bought this one approx. 5 years ago in Germany.... Greatings Radek

Some more pictures. I see no number.

 
 By: FSH2007 : February 1st, 2017-12:29
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