Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin at Baselworld 2013 presented by Marcus Hanke Fans of Ulysse Nardin, like myself, will be very happy: 2013 is one of those years seeing UN excelling with a fireworks of novelties; new movements, new models, new complications. I start with an ...  

Well for me, the winners are the skeleton tourbillon Manufacture, the Stranger, and the Carnival of Venice. I am happy to see UN reelasing an in house Chrono, but expected a bit more on the finishing, as you said, and at least on th dial, with the presenc... 

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... and I think you will be as fascinated by the new pieces as I were once you hold them in your hands. the Freak Cruiser is a gem. The new bezel might be something you have to get used to, but it is more functional, and reminds me of the great Porsche De... 

Without the tourbillon?

... since the tourbillon is such an integrative design element of the "Skeleton". Regards, Marcus

both your excellent report and my favorite from your report Most sincerely Damjan

... my favourite, too - if I don't count the marvellous gems, like the Skeleton, the Cruiser, or the Stranger. Regards, Marcus

... many, many fascinating pieces, as always. Thank you for the report, Marcus. I hope to see some of them in the fresh one day! Ken

Thanks so much for your compliments! Regards, Marcus

Over the years Marcus, there have been no reports I look forward to as much as yours. I am thrilled that UN has launched such an impressive array of novelties that we see your talents at the forefront again. On the watches, there are several tempting crea... 

I am glad you like the report, and I will be present here more frequently in the future. Just have to deal with sickness in my familym which consumes a lot of energy. Regards, Marcus

review. Loved to read it and appreciate so much more about this unique brand. I have to admit that Amanico was the one who "stirred" me toward this marvelous manufacturer though:):):) Cheers Marcus, Francois

... it is certainly a brand worth being a fan of! Regards, Marcus

Your presentation, as usual, is an excellent and detailed introduction to where U.N. is going. I'm unsure if I like the most "flashy" models, since my preferences are for more functional and under the radar models. For me, the black dialed chronograph is ... 

... as I consider all models shown to be rather decent. Well, one could argue about the golden sports watches, but there is certainly a target group and a market for them. Regards, Marcus

But I feel more comfortable (and safe) wearing a watch that does not cry louder as most of the U. N. models do. That's the reason why my "vote" goes to the black dialed chronograph. Thanks, Nilo

Thankfully, Ulysse Nardin supplied me with some additional information, as well as minor corrections to my article, which I have integrated into it. Mainly, it concerns the movement of the "Stranger", especially its power management. Regards, Marcus

Dear Marcus, many thanks for the great report. 5 new movements for Basel fair 2013 the Rolf "UN Dream team" continues to work wonders , this year is probably one of the most prolific and creative as Ulysse Nardin have known. Regards, CE

... and proves that the spirit embodied in the company was not lost with Rolf Schnyder, but rather honours him by being full of energy. Regards, Marcus

Thank you, Marcus!

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Undoubtedly a stellar year for UN,wow. The tourbillon manufacture,is a great watch,just sublime,the modern skeleton work is totally my taste. I ve gone a bit off the Stranger....I don t know if "strangers in the night"coming off my wrist is what I expect ... 

... when watching the video of the "Cruiser" on the tiny camera display. Yes, it is indeed a marvelous and worthy "Freak", my wife, with her love for everything maritime, likes the anchor movement, too. Regards, Marcus

The cruiser is (Yes I share your wife s aesthetic point of view..) number 1 spot....shared with the Tourbillon... These 2 won t make me sleep in the months to come. I can t wait for them to hit the shops in the next few months. i will be waiting with anti... 

... even the rose gold/steel variants of the Marine Diver Chronograph are gorgeous in reality. Maybe I won't dare wearing one in my academic environment (everybody knows professors are poor as a church mouse), but I think they are very attractive. My favo... 

what movement does the chronometre model have?

The new Marine Chronometer has the inhouse produced UN cal. 118, a highly modern movement with DiamonSil escapement, date quick setting forward and backward, integrated power reserve display. The "Classico" chronometer with enamel dial has the ETA 2892A2.... 

Thank you, Marcus.

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Im excited about the new Freak Cruiser - it looks superb in RG...the movement is a real beauty and it maintains its "freakiness" intact! Thanks for the report Marcus, you are the only one anywhere on the net with photos of this watch! Best, Palmasea

... the "Cruiser" is a stunning piece. I would even go so far to say that it is a pity that it was shown along the "Skeleton" and the "Stranger", since three such breathtaking timepieces presented at the same time might compromise each other's impact a li...