Very difficult choice between those two...
But given how much earlier the Freak was launched and how revolutionary it was, I choose it. It embodies the essence of Ulysse Nardin in every way. The Sonata is perhaps the finest alarm watch in the world, and hopefully my next UN, but for your question ...
Both!!!!!!
And I won't rest till I ll have them both, UN at its best, 2 references, one more groundbreaking and unique, the other so sophisticated and charming..... Mo
I wondered for a long time, and decided to get both.
But, as I am a good Vlad, I should also say that a Quintessential U.N could also be the Perpetual Calendar GMT, The Hour Striker, and a Marine Chronometer ( 160 / 118, and so on ). Aaah, an astronomical watch, too... But well, the Freak and the sonata, or...
What about the Marine Chronometer?
A bit less flashy and a wonderful and balanced watch. It's also carries the "undead seal of approval", by Nicolas. On the humble side there is the dual time, the perfect travel watch, IMHO. Cheers, Nilo
I am going to throw a vote in for
the new marine chronometer with the UN 118 in house caliber.
I think the choice is too narrow ...
... since UN is more than just the Freak and the Sonata. If you consider the brand's impact in the history of horology, then the astronomical Trilogy of Time have to be mentioned. No serious and concise book on contemporary watchmaking can bypass these, w...
My personal favorite is
El Toro. For me the question is Freak vs El Toro. I like the toro for the innovative perpetual calendar, you can't mess that one up. The majority of perpetual calendars are so delicate, this one is made for daily wear with WR. functionally wise is awesome...
I can't disagree with you on the UN Perpetual Calendars...
Their " friendliness " is just awesome. As for the Sonata, I have to defend it, as I am extreme lover of this Watch. ;) The alarm is not made to Wake you up, even if I use on that purpose, but to deliciously, in an extremly elegant way, remind you some im...
Well, I don't have anything against the sonata Actually
I almost buy it 4 months ago. I had the opportunity to get a great deal with my local AD, he offer me the Sonata Carhedral white gold. But when he tested the alarm in front of me in the store I got disappointed. Maybe because I was used to the my Memovox....
I think you cannot expect an alarm built like a minute repeater to sound as strong as a
Classic Alarm. And the sonata' alarm is built like a minute repeater. I really like you last sentence. It sounds so true, and so familiar! Best, Nicolas ...
Yes I know, but yes that last sentence is so true
For my 41th birthday last January, I was so convince that I needed a Calatrava, so I went to the AD decided that I was going to buy 5123R, while there I change my mind and went out of the store with my 5712 on my wrist. Go figure... It's get foggy... I kn...
Do we have to choose...
They are both stunning pieces and show the wonderful work coming out of UN... I am rather favored towards the Freak but I still have my eye out for a Sonata as well... Cheers Andrew