Ulysse Nardin - Need some expert advice

Need some expert advice

Jul 04, 2021,19:10 PM

I'm new to the forum and can only reply to existing threads. I own a UN Maxi Marine chronometer (263-67) it's one of my favorite watches in my collection. It's been on the rubber strap for years but I recently purchased the alligator leather strap hoping to be able to switch back and forth. Unfortunately, one of the four screws (there really only to close the lugs on the sides because the inner bar is really what hold the strap in place) is spinning and spinning but will not come out. I've taken the watch to 2 local jewelers who were also unable to remove the screw. Has anyone experienced this issue? is there anything to do other than getting the watch back to UN? i know that will be expensive because there is no retailer in the country I live in. Thanks in advance!

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OEM rubber strap for Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Manufacture 43mm Mens Watch

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-09:31

I'm having trouble finding an OEM version of three part set of rubber straps for my Marine Chronometer Manufacture 43mm. I have the hardware parts. I can find the Chinese knock offs and they fit but are a lot less flexible than the original. Any ideas? Ma...

A UN dealer, or go to the website and order directly?

By: cazalea : January 28th, 2021-09:33

alternatively you might find a set on eBay from an owner who got rid of the watch and still has the strap pieces Good luck. And welcome! Cazalea

thanks

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-09:53

I have requested a band from UN and am waiting a response. Only OEM straps I find on Ebay are few and far between, cost >$800 and include the titanium hardware pieces which I have. Just wondered if there was anywhere I overlooked.

Why have you not spoken to UN?

By: russell996 : January 28th, 2021-09:34

They have the parts.

I Have

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-09:50

I have requested a band from them but have not yet had a reply. I thought I'd see if there were alternatives while I wait.

Let us know what happens. (nt)

By: Ronald Held : January 28th, 2021-10:00

Last rubber strap I got from an OEM was about $400 and sadly it broke after a year or so

By: cazalea : January 28th, 2021-10:32

Ouch

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-12:33

$400 is a bit high for three pieces of rubber!

I only got two bits for my money

By: cazalea : January 28th, 2021-13:03

Not from U-N, this strap was from Hysek; ordered factory direct. This was from Bell & Ross via my local sales lady Yolanda; buckle not included. This was from Silberstein, buckle not included. I see the replacements on the left with leather lining came fr...

Thanks Cazalea

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-13:36

The UN bands look pretty tough, but I'm fairly inexperienced. Thanks for the tips on the other sources. I spoke with Burdeens Jewelry (Chicago) and they are checking if they can order a UN one for me... the guy I spoke to thought it would be around $350. ...

I have one ordered

By: baldwin1 : February 4th, 2021-18:29

Burdeen's has ordered one for me. About $380 with taxes. I think the timepiece deserves a blue band!

Good news!

By: amanico : February 4th, 2021-23:10

+1! (nt)

By: Ronald Held : January 29th, 2021-09:44

NT.

Damn times. Almost all the brands have the same problem, right now... Let us know if UN gives you an answer.

By: amanico : January 28th, 2021-10:59

Mine is less than perfect but still wearable

By: toxly347 : January 28th, 2021-11:23

Very nice watch. Congratulations. Please keep us posted of the outcome.

I heard back from UN

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-12:32

Thank you for the compliment ! I spoke to UN and they sent me a link to fill out, but it turns out to be a request for a customer care package, apparently to send in my band to replace the rubber parts. Now I am understanding why there are few and very ex...

I've had a few older (late 90s to 2010-ish) UNs with this three piece strap and they have all been excellent for longevety and ability to retain original suppleness/flexability. Some from Bremont

By: InDebtButOnTime : January 28th, 2021-17:55

(Descent Diver), IWC (original Cousteau diver) got stiff, hard and brittle and required replacement when the UNs didn't (and still haven't). So to me its totally worth $350. Beautiful watch and it will look better on a bllue strap!

Thanks and not surprised

By: baldwin1 : January 28th, 2021-19:15

that the UN straps hold up so well.! If I am able to get a UN blue strap for $350, I am going to do it.

Need some expert advice

By: af99975523 : July 4th, 2021-19:10

Similar experience...

By: Eddie1 : July 5th, 2021-01:41

...I got a little over-excited changing straps and turned my screw a little too hard and broke it (I forgot it was not steel - rose gold, and for a UN Maxi Marine Chronometer as well). I had to send it to UN and they sorted it out. Price-wise, it was not ...