Ulysse Nardin

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... 

. . . 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 ...  

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.

... 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 ...  

Thanks for the recommendation; I guess I need another visit to my AD here in Doha to have a second look for a decision.

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 ...  

...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...  

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

...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... 

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NT

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.... 

NT

... 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... 

Hands are blued steel. ...  

... for the new (unlimited) Marine Chronometer: Marcus ...  

...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.