Eddie1
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Quantieme Annuel
Just got my watch back from having its timing adjusted. Had taken it twice to 2 different ADs, but both responded by saying that the accuracy of the watch was within tolerance. So, had a local watchmaker check it out and he agreed it was gaining too quickly, and adjusted the timepiece.
Interesting finishing between the the different sections of the dial.
Timepieces aside, I wonder how Kering will be managing UN given the Covid-19 disruption and the objective to generate a return on their investment (for that matter, the whole Swiss watch/luxury industry). I think Covid-19 has accelerated the underlying challenges faced by the Swiss watch industry before the lockdowns came into play.
May you all stay safe and well.
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Quantieme Annuel
Just got my watch back from having its timing adjusted. Had taken it twice to 2 different ADs, but both responded by saying that the accuracy of the watch was within tolerance. So, had a local watchmaker check it out and he agreed it was gaining too quick...
I have flirted with this timepiece a few times.
It is a hulk on the wrist. I don't care for the case lugs and strap attachment, and that is why I never plunged. But the dial and function set are spectacular, all at a reasonable cost.
Many questions
Ed, you have a nice Ulysse Nardin. Just as Michael, i have my concerns about the strange strap attachment to the case. Sure, Ulysse Nardin want to be different than it’s competitors, but to much difference ends up into a watch not many people would unders...
Thanks for the comments, guys.
Yes, it indeed a bit of a hulk, but I was hoping to have 3 different chronograph movements from UN - my first one having been the Valjoux 7753 tri-compax, then the Dubois-Depraz modified chronograph module, so I thought I'd get the in-house caliber (altho...
The dial is really super on this one.
The Grand Feu enamel, blue print, hands, details... so tempting for me. I have tried it on a few times and it fits me OK. But when I imagine traditional lugs, I like it much more. I agree a screwed bar in theory is more secure than a springbar, but I have...
And you have certainly worn quite a few over the years...
...from the posts I have read. I too have, fortunately, never had a springbar fail on me, but my son, when he "borrowed" one of my watches, had that happen to him. Thankfully, the watch was not lost in the process (and he didn't get hurt either!!).
Nice piece
I sympathize with the experiences you had - I’m not a fussy customer, but just one who knows what I am paying for, be it in service or product quality. If I paid for the service to find it still runs fast, I’d do something similar to you, by getting it in...
Ah, I agree.
Thanks for dropping by. But, the UN that got me hooked on mechanical watches is - different? - from the UN of today. Anyway, the people I was acquainted with in UN have left/were put out/moved to different posts. C'est la vie. Anyway, in Perth, difficult ...
Have a good week too
UN has changed so much now. Instead of focusing on finishing and proportions, they seem to be focusing more on larger sizes, unusual coatings, and tacky products. The product range and website is so vast that I get confused. Such is life!
