Advise on first UN
Dear All I have never owned a UN but do own lots of other watches no Tourbillons or Perpetuals so need to choose from the following SONATA CATHEDRAL QUADRATO PERPETUAL FREAK BLUE PHANTOM thanks guys shane
Shane,
A perpetual calendar from UN is a great choice, indeed, BUT I would rather consider a Freak or a Sonata. The Freak is a really special watch, the Blue Phantom is sublime, really. The Sonata is a pure piece of Poetry. To know which of these one you'd choos...
I would think of the Freak or Sonata. Look at the many posts...
on those watches. Go to an AD and try them on.
All three ....
.... are perfect representatives of what makes Ulysse Nardin such a great brand, of the company DNA. I think your choice depends a bit on the red line underlying the rest of your collection. Under which aspect do you choose the watches you adopt? Shall th...
Thank you Marcus
Thank you Marcus for such an informed point of view I need something i can were everyday as a casual watch and will still look good dressed up I think i am going to go for the perpetual as i do not own any. Although one day i would love to own a Tourbillo...
To represent the perpetual calendar ...
... in your collection, the UN would indeed be a great choice. If I had the intention to collect symbols for significant progresses or developments in the history of wristwatches, only three perpetuals would be candidates: 1. a classic perpetual by Patek,...
Daily Basis...
Was just wondering with the FREAK... is it quite a fragile piece to wear? Obviously one would not go running in it or play sport but as a daily piece to wear to work (office job) and lazy weekends etc is it ok? It seems in a few reviews that people voice ...
For a "simple" watch it is delicate ....
... with two potential problems: 1. The "Freak" is not really watertight, it cannot be. The reason is for one the case that has two large rotating lids, for setting the time and winding the mainspring. Second, the main movement bridge, serving as minute h...
all superb watches, but the Perpetual is the best daily wearer
Marcus of course, summed it all up perfectly. i consider myself extremely fortunate and privileged to own a Perpetual and a Freak. if only i could get the Sonata as well. it would be a UN Trilogy that i understood as the real trilogy is a bit too complica...
From your list...
...I'd go with the Sonata. It's my favorite UN, because of the various complications it offers, plus the aesthetic of the dial really appeals to me. I think it has a unique personality, and I find the hands particularly charming. Good luck with your searc...