Ulysse Nardin

horological world of enamel dials ! How do you like the dragon with the UN shirt with slanted anchor? Cheers, Gordon ...  

That's a beauty...!!!

I hope there's no fight between your dragon and lions in your enamel dial collection 😉 Best wishes Alkiro

The dragon had started complaining long before the first (Chopard) lion's arrival and the birth of the second (Patek Rousseau) lion. His complaint began with the UN enamel snake/serpent watch. I try to maintain a harmonious family, just like what is aspir... 

Best wishes Alkiro

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Below is the earlier post. These dials now mean so much more to me after having met the artisan. Cheers, Gordon ...  

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absolutely stunning ! Cheers, Gordon

They do the marine chronometers in all kinds of sizes and metals and complications; then they have the big date watches and dual time watches; and then these enamels, and the jaquemarts which are the epitome of haute horlogerie. All of that in one brand. ... 

fierce ! I will soon post another zodiac animal for comparison. Cheers, Gordon

well with the blue background in the dragon dial ! The dragon is calling for your companionship ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon

poisoning you with the enamel dragon ! LOL !!

exquisite craftsmanship to add to your enamel "vault"

...started my collection for enamel dials. My humble collection has given me an enormous amount of joy ! Cheers, Gordon

This was a glorious piece to start your enamel passion. Glorious piece

Here's my UN champlevé dial. They're gorgeous. I love your dragon! M4 ...  

When was this watch produced and what is the reference number ? Perhaps we could swap our enamel watches for several months. Cheers, Gordon

Cheers my friend. M4

collectors of various ethnicities, in addition to Chinese. Cheers, Gordon

having those Game of Thrones Dragons too lol Cheers Robin

... I doubt UN would find enough customers here, which is sad. I love dragons, without distinction of their typology. Marcus

Good point Cheers Robin

Your explanation triggered my question of why European dragons have wings and the Asian ones do not ? I would appreciate getting your thinking on this question. Cheers, Gordon

... while in European mythology, dragons are often living in mountains. Thus the Asian dragon has more resemblance with the giant serpent of our mythology: However, the three or more pair of legs identifies the Chinese dragon as capable of walking on the ...  

there is one UN enamel dial watch that caught my eye The new Admiral Zheng He of the Ming Dynasty piece with the Treasure ship. Majestic and very nice ! And I'm a fan of what Zheng He achieved for our region in Asia Cheers Robin

... that was released in the Nineties: (c) Antiquorum (c) Ulysse Nardin Regarding General Zheng, it is astonishing that he was forgotten, or better: ignored by Chinese politics for decades, until being brought back to surface only within the last few year...  

you know your history well ! Admiral Zheng He was also Super important to South East Asia including Malacca and Riau etc For someone like me in Singapore, I am truly fascinated with his accomplishments (as well as his boss the Emperor Yong Le). Indeed the... 

European interpretation of mythical creatures! Cheers, Gordon

horological and enamel arts ! Cheers, Gordon

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If so, do you think that photos, with proper lighting and angles, can mostly capture the hands-on experience ? Cheers, Gordon

No personal experience of this type of piece, but it looks stunning. Capturing a dial is always difficult but patience and lighting are your friends.

And I Have no complaints about the strap here ; )

orange and yellow of the dragon nicely ! Cheers Gordon