Marcus Hanke
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I think the decision for a tried ETA base was good ...
The "Classico" is not a watch for movement fetishists like ourselves, but more a "beginner's drug" to acquire new UN fans. In this respect, the "Classico" could be the elegantly golden counterpart to the Marine Chronometer, and as such the watch asked for by Charles, in his interesting post regarding UN's strategy against the crisis. I think it is clear for all of us, that a "Classico" with a Dual Ulysse escapement and an in-house movement would be a lot more expensive; a wrong signal at that time, in my opinion.
Regards,
Marcus
Ofiicial info on the new "Classico"
Here is the official press text on the new and elegant "Classico": Classico. Timeless Elegance. The Classico gent’s timepiece represents the perfect union of Ulysse Nardin’s tradition of producing aesthetically superb timepieces with mechanical excellence...
The WG / Blue dial is a winner.
It looks like a Fantastic piece, indeed. To be seen in the flesh.... As fast as possible! Best, Nicolas
I fear my memory is leaking ....
... but I think I have seen another enamel dial colour as well. But the press text is only speaking of a blue enamel dial, so I maybe was wrong, and only remembered the green/red/white enamel dials of the San Marco chronometer. Regards, Marcus
Very nice, 2 questions
1. What is the thickness? 2. The UN 815 caliber, is it one of the ones with the Dual Ulysse escapement, or one of the ETA bases? A
hhmmmm ....
If I recall correctly, it has no Dual Ulysse escapement. No idea about the thickness neither. During the brief moments I had it in my hands, I thought it is rather thin and elegant. Regards, Marcus
Marcus, can you find out what the movement is, whether...
ETA based or not. Any ideas on the MSRP?
Here is the info
The movement is an ETA 2892A2. Sorry, no price info available yet. I assume the watch will be available in fall. Regards, Marcus
That translucent blue is...
That UN translucent blue is beautiful! Can't wait to see one in person. Any pics of the back? -MW
Sorry, no pics of the back ....
The rear sight shows the same view as of many other UN watches: a well finished 2992 with a gold rotor. Yes, the enamel variant is absolutely striking! Regards, Marcus
OK!
Thanks Marcus. I thought they might have done something different. Nothing wrong with a 2992+Gold rotor! -MW
personally i really like the white dial.
the blue dial looks superb, but seems to be just a larger version of the old San Marco enamelled dial. it would be a shame if its ETA based as i thought they would have progressed past that stage now with their new movements. Graham
I think the decision for a tried ETA base was good ...
The "Classico" is not a watch for movement fetishists like ourselves, but more a "beginner's drug" to acquire new UN fans. In this respect, the "Classico" could be the elegantly golden counterpart to the Marine Chronometer, and as such the watch asked for...