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Pulled the trigger...
...and picked up the Quantieme Annuel Grand Feu chronograph. I will have to save the Tourbillon Grand Feu, or maybe the Executive Skeleton Tourbillon, for the next UN purchase. But, very happy with the chronograph. The Grand Feu enamel dial is really something different. Obviously, having heat-blued steel hands, the blue print on the dial works very well with the hands, and the red month marker and date are indeed wonderful little accents (as mentioned by a reviewer's article posted on watchcollectinglifestyle.com), and the classical style of the seconds and chronograph minute counter hands (I don't know if there is a specific name for it, but the hand with a kind of counterbalance extension opposite to the indication point of the hand - sorry, limited knowledge of watches here) fits really well with the whole design and layout of the dial.
The presence of a date window here is less "obvious" compared to the non-grand feu dial annual chronograph given the absence of the 12-hour chronograph counter. Noticeably unique is the inset of the minutes' railroad (in finer lines comparatively to other dials) with the triangles at the indices "outset" from the railroad. It's the first I have dial I have seen from UN Marine watch being presented in this manner, but then, I may not have seen enough UN marine watches in my life (yet). But, I do wish I could watch the tourbillon movement ticking away..... 
I can understand why you love that Grand Feu Tourbillon piece that you have. Well, generally speaking, hard not to love a UN watch once you've known it.
I can understand why you love that Grand Feu Tourbillon piece that you have. Well, generally speaking, hard not to love a UN watch once you've known it.Thanks again for your posts.
Change in Logo and A Question of Dials
Good day to all. I don't really log on to this stie often but stop by every now and then. A big thank you to all of you who do spend time putting up posts on interesting matters, particularly about date windows in UN watches. A somewhat inconsequential po...
I hadn't even noticed the logo change . . .
. . . and will have to check out my two UN Marine watches, both from 2017, to see what logo is on the rotor. I don't have a strong feeling either way as the watches are exceptional in virtually every way. The Marine Annual Calendar is a fantastic looking ...
Thanks for your thoughts and recommendation, M4.
Like you, if I had more funds; I'd take both in a heartbeat and not agonise for one over the other. I'll drop a note here to let you know what I end up with.
The new straight anchor logo ...
... was internationally registered in January 2017, so it is consequential to be in use on all products since then. I assume it was chosen to express more symmetry than the slanted anchor. Marcus ...
You are right that the Tourbillon is indeed a step above.
Thanks for the recommendation; I guess I need another visit to my AD here in Doha to have a second look for a decision.
You're right about the logo.
Hopefully you can see the straight anchor on the logos in this marginal photo. Marine Regatta on the left and Marine Tourbillion on the right. It's still an attractive logo. Good catch but it shouldn't be a show stopper by any stretch imo. M4 ...
Definitely not a show-stopper, but an interesting change from UN...
...I guess reflecting a "slight" change in the philosophy/direction of the company? The logo on the front changes as well from the italicised anchor to the straight anchor. As can be seen from the two different UN Executive Skeleton Tourbillons here (from...
Thanks.
Just a side note . . . I've seen the Executive Tourbillion in person and it's darn nice. I liked it much more in person than I ever imagined. Looking forward to your photos when the day comes. M4
Pulled the trigger...
...and picked up the Quantieme Annuel Grand Feu chronograph. I will have to save the Tourbillon Grand Feu, or maybe the Executive Skeleton Tourbillon, for the next UN purchase. But, very happy with the chronograph. The Grand Feu enamel dial is really some...
Not just a marketing decision as I understand it
The logo change seems to have started when Kering acquired UN, and is reflective of the change in strategy and philosophy intended for the future. Perhaps the movement of the CEOs, mentioned in a different thread, is also a reflection of this development....
The lack of luminous material is certainly not a cost decision ...
... but a decision for and against a specific style. The Torpilleur hands follows the classic standard of marine chronometers and deck watches. while the hands with luminous material have been designed by Raimondo Brenni and where a signature design eleme...
Luminous hands were not introduced for the 150th Marine Chronometer.
Hands are blued steel. ...
You are correct, of course. Sorry for the confucion. Here is Brenni's original design study ..
... for the new (unlimited) Marine Chronometer: Marcus ...
Thanks for your insights, Marcus and Russell. Very much appreciated, and Marcus, FYI, your 2003 article was the reason I ended up buying...
...my first UN, which was a Maxi Marine chronometer. And your later article (2004, I think?) in 3 parts on the GMT perpetual... Thanks again.