Ulysse Nardin Sonata. 21 years with this watch.
Case apart, I cannot realize that the Sonata is 21 years old. The dial is so modern, the complications are almost unrivaled, and this is such a perfect travel companion. This is the kind of watch you are feeding a special relationship with. The excitement...
Love it!
Another Oechslin creation I think. The thing I love about this watch is that the dial is so "welcoming". Somehow makes so many complications look not so complex.
At one time I had 4.
I had the Marine 1846, the Maxi Marine Diver in a wine color. And I still have the Maxi Marine Chronograph in beige and the Executive Dual Time in black. Not exactly sure what the era range is but the Executive Dual Time was about 2012 and the rest were e...
I should have kept them all. I was a big UN fan back then. Sort of my favorite brand.
So many great designs. Not even counting the Freak and that 3 series of incredible collector pieces. Once Rolf Schneider died everything went downhill for a while.
Well then, perhaps i should visit my local AD at some point?
This is my 60th birthday this weekend. Damn, seems like only yesterday when he first posted the prototype/original Freak on TZ.
Your post is a great ode to this watch!
Hopefully I’ll see it in real life someday and experience the magic live. Enjoy this longtime companion. Best, Emmanuel
Now a classic
I happen to like your original version the most. The bulky crown guards work well with the massive case, and I like the ovoid hands. The text doesn't overwhelm the dial, as was sometimes the case from watches of this era. It will be interesting to revisit...
To many happy returns 🎊🎉🎈🎂👏🏻
One of my favorites from UN and fully agreed on your analysis how the case is the only element that has really aged.
What a fantastic watch, mon ami!
Hard to believe this watch is already 21 years old… 🙏 The dial still looks incredibly fresh and sharp and the complications are truly fantastic. I have read a lot about the Ulysse Nardin Sonata: it was far ahead of its time: • Mechanical alarm with cathed...
I have to agree, with some corrections. The alarm is not loud, no power reserve indicator.
There were were some more modern cases: ...
Thanks a lot for the correction 🙏
When it comes to the volume, I probably fell right into the marketing trap. 😎 The blue dialed version looks really cool!
One of the UN greats
The Sonata is forever one of the favorite watches for me. Here is my version, more restrained still classical. Wish UN would Neve steer away from the style of Rolf and Ludwig. ...
Please continue to enjoy this special piece.
And more lucky moments to mark its journey!
A brilliant piece from UN’s time of horological creativity
Glad to see it here again. Cheers, Tim
