Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin GMT +- 42mm reviewed by Marcus Hanke Whenever the question arises about the best watch offering a second time zone display, short: GMT watch (which is of course a grossly misleading designation, since a “GMT watch” is nothing else but a watc...  

I like the clean and simple design of this GMT. I am relieved there are no Sonata-style hands. ;-) - SJX

The UN GMT is one of the more friendly GMT I know, and yes, I'd l:ove ot see a new UN GMT using an in house movement, a special one; like the one in the 160 Anniversary. Thanks for this very nice and informative review, Marcus! Best, my friend. Nicolas

... are persisting, and it would seem very logical to make the GMT complication the first to be used with the new movement. Regards, Marcus

The Sonata, Marcus? Yes, it would be normal to use it on simpler watches, indeed. Can't wait to see what will be presented!!! Best, Dracula.LOL Nicolas

. . . and comprehensively written, too . . . I've never been much for the traveler's watch genre because I'm ensconced in So Cal, so your explanation was most illuminating, Marcus. There was a thread a few years back comparing the merits of various perpet... 

Hi Marcus That was a lovely review. I just wanted to add that there are three watchbrands that cater to the half-hour setting in the second time zone functionality. In fact the setting can be even at a 1 minute difference owing to the fact the minute hand... 

for a GMT review with caliber 160

... will help over the waiting time. However, you will have to wait another month for that one, too. Regards, Marcus

travel watches and seems to miss all the knocks and nicks I get on other travel watches, very bulletproof. Best, Tim

Markus Not only did I learn about horological aspects of this UN GMT I also learned about the background of DST which I wasn’t so far aware of. I never actually questioned the DST. I love the applied hour markers on this UN. I find them both elegant and f...