Ulysse Nardin

Lots to discuss here. New UN-172 movement, platinum micro rotor, automatic tourbillon, self-deploying buckle, radical new case. 4 variations, some quick pics for now. ...  

...lukin at the lugs, plots and contrasting 3D angular bridges but this is its own beast. Even with 4-layers the sandwiched case appears to be thin enough- Moser endeavor and Hublot cases come to mind. Great execution all in all.

The case design and lug profile particularly works well on the blue blast. Disappointing that they are only 50m water resistant

Most watches I have bought in my collecting are sight unseen, but this is one I would need to try on to know.

Very bold for sure.

This one is very aggressive looking. Not the charming quality that was abundant on older releases like the Sonata. I am likely not a purchaser of this model, but look forward to seeing it.

But we still need to discuss it's pluses and minuses.

Have been made.

It is interesting, no doubt there.

The angular casework is pretty darn cool. The Pt micro-rotor is pretty darn cool. The straps look pretty darn cool. I wish the diameter was less than 45mm, but the thickness isn't bad at 13mm (approximate). Definitely a watch to be seen in the flesh. Than... 

The white and grey is unique, I like that UN is using this combination on a few offerings.

This one must really be interesting in catching the light.

Just not sure my ego is up to it, but I love it.

But that is no reason to buy a watch. Love, on the other hand... follow the heart

Case really looks great, but I’m not so sure about the 16:9 TV screen in the middle of the dial, it seems to hinder the view on the movement for no functional reason

That rectangle bothers me. On other tourbillons in the Executive collection, it disappears and or blends in with the X shape. I fear the brand missed on this detail. This is such a radical design, who cares if it has the rectangle common to the collection... 

Hope you are well mate.