Bernard

Bernard,

Thanks for your posting and insights in UN.
I met and "know" you from many years back from various GTG in BKK and SG (not sure if you know me) , and know you are a lover of UN.
I am NO WHERE near the Freak, but bought an UN in 2006 in Bangkok, feeling the brand was quite interesting.
I must say - this UN (my GMT) fascinated me by the very simple and genius way they managed to implement the GMT mechanism.
You can adjust it at any time you want, + and -. Couldn't be easier, and you can't say that about every brand out there. UN at it's best.
Back in 2006 when I bought the GMT, I felt that UN (and Rolf) had a very close connection to Bangkok, where I lived. I am proud to be an owner of this UN, even as simple as it is. I am not wearing it that often - but it's there - in my watchbox.

Thanks again, great post,
Bent

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By: bernard cheong : August 9th, 2014-04:05

Well. It is the generosity of Rolf and his wife who built me an otherwise quiet, insignificant person into what I enjoy today. I always will be grateful. My total amount of knowledge was 5% of any of the top 10 bloggers and moderators here. After I saved ...

Interesting essay, Bernard. I believe the Freak was an important..

By: Ronald Held : August 9th, 2014-04:57

paradigm changer for the industry. Another love it or hate it design, but that was part of Rolf's essence.

Yes. Like Lange, UN must not make a mistake, it was Rolf.

By: bernard cheong : August 9th, 2014-05:06

I say this with regret that at Lange, people think of the old man. But having met the original team, which included Greubel, it was Gunther Blumlein. The name Lange is simply family name, but Gunther could have chose Glasshute. Instead, he chose Lange...i...

very nice post, thanks for sharing

By: Ancienne Le Brassus : August 9th, 2014-13:28

your post opens future enthusiasts to seek and appreciate Rolf and his role in UN. That is a great thing in itself. ... continue as you have lots of things that we can also learn from. HAGWE, and thanks again for your post, S

Bernard

By: BentN : August 9th, 2014-15:05

A wonderfully heartfelt post. Thank you. I had the honor and pleasure of

By: Mitch K : August 10th, 2014-11:44

meeting Rolf on several occasions. I can only echo your words of his sincerity and his humbleness. I was touring the UN factory a number of years ago (time is too fleeting to remember when it was - probably more 8 years ago or more). I had an exciting day...

I can so relate...

By: Dave G : August 11th, 2014-19:41

Bernard, Thanks for this post. I can relate to many elements in your notes. I have collected watches for many years, but it was UN that took me down a more passionate route. In the late 90's, I owned just one UN watch --a Marine chronometer, but in In 200...

Unparalleled creations. +1 on that. Very well put, my friend. [nt]

By: amanico : August 11th, 2014-23:14

And another UN to tickle the senses

By: Dave G : August 11th, 2014-19:50

For the eyes the ears and the imagination.... The platinum and Onyx version would generally be my preference, but the rose and Lapis Lazuli dial are also special. This is perhaps my most conversation generating piece, especially when the jacquemart starts...

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Bernard

Uniquely Ulysse Nardin will be a part of my life forever, why?

Interesting essay, Bernard. I believe the Freak was an important..

Yes. Like Lange, UN must not make a mistake, it was Rolf.

very nice post, thanks for sharing

Bernard

A wonderfully heartfelt post. Thank you. I had the honor and pleasure of

I can so relate...

Unparalleled creations. +1 on that. Very well put, my friend. [nt]

And another UN to tickle the senses

The Sonnerie en passant is indeed a very special piece! -nt [nt]

+1, once again, Marcus and Dave. [nt]

A lovely piece of writing Bernard