Knot....

May 06, 2016,12:57 PM
 

I've seen the same emblem on a few Universal Geneve chronographs and stumbled upon the explanation.

Now where to find one of these?
Best
Larry

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Ulysse Nardin Vintage Rattrapante Chronograph.

 
 By: amanico : May 5th, 2016-10:10
I say it straight, I know nothing about that Chronograph. I did some researches, I didn't find anything. I am probably like most of you, I am discovering it through this picture I found on the Antiquorum website. It is said to be oversized. what does it m...  

My kind of chronograph

 
 By: RG1 : May 5th, 2016-12:02
This UN is beautiful specimen. I assume from 1930's? This one reminds me of UG chronograph from 1930 that I like it a lot Thanks for sharing my friend, hope you find more info about this beast Ron

:-) [nt]

 
 By: RG1 : May 6th, 2016-04:43

Nico, I am sure Antiquorum would be happy to answer any of your questions.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 5th, 2016-12:15
They're a friendly and up-front company. Just send them an email ;-)

That's a beautiful vintage UN!

 
 By: Makilla : May 5th, 2016-13:31
I hardly believe the dial is enemal since I can see some spots in the close up picture leading to paint deterioration due to age. On top of that were all those colors used on the dial available in enemal to bake? Nevertheless the watch is stunning. Looks ... 

If you ask me...

 
 By: iamcalledryan : May 5th, 2016-17:10
...and without me actually doing any research (!) I would say that the symbol is for knots - the alternative blue spiral tachymetre looks to be for calculating knots. It's beautiful watch R

Not a Gordian Knot

 
 By: gring : May 6th, 2016-05:52
It's called a Savoy knot, for Italian royal family, House of Savoy. That's a real beauty.

So the knot is like a crest?

 
 By: iamcalledryan : May 6th, 2016-05:58
love it!

Knot....

 
 By: gring : May 6th, 2016-12:57
I've seen the same emblem on a few Universal Geneve chronographs and stumbled upon the explanation. Now where to find one of these? Best Larry

That's it. This is where I saw this emblem!

 
 By: amanico : May 6th, 2016-13:04
As to find one of these, good luck... I keep my eyes open, and will tell you, as I am focusing all my efforts on an important piece ( for me ) to come at the end of this year. Best, Nicolas