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Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture 170th Anniversary.
A smart offer from Ulysse Nardin: An enamel dial in a steel case!
Here is the all new Classico Manufacture.
Here you have:
A 40 mm steel case, which is 9, 60 mm high. That sounds quite promising, in terms of proportions.
A manufactured movement, automatic, with silicium hairspring and anchor escapement, with a power reserve of 48 hours.
An enamel grand feu dial, with blue roman numbers and hands.
And, sadly, from my point of view, a date. Ok, it is an Ulysse Nardin Watch, and you can always set it backwards and forwards, but still, this date breaks the beauty, the purity of this very elegant and attractive dial.
It is also said that this model has a see through case back. Which I would like to see, but official pictures are not available, yet.
A smart offer, because an enamel dial in a steel case is not something you often see in the modern production.
Which will, I hope, have a positive impact on the price.
This watch is a limited edition of 170 pieces, to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the brand.
So, all in all, this is a watch I will be impatient to discover in the real, with a big regret: Without the date, no doubt, it would certainly be a watch I would dream to add in my collection. With the date, I have to see it in the flesh.
Best,
Nicolas
Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture 170th Anniversary.
A smart offer from Ulysse Nardin: An enamel dial in a steel case! Here is the all new Classico Manufacture. Here you have: A 40 mm steel case, which is 9, 60 mm high. That sounds quite promising, in terms of proportions. A manufactured movement, automatic...
I am not a big fan of UN in general (I just really love the Freak Diavolo) but this new model...
...is really nice (hands, numerals and lugs) because it offers a perfect equilibrium. Like you if I want to find a negative point, it will be the date (too small in my opinion and not really useful) but you are right... it is in the UN DNA so...
Very nice...
... I am with you on the date, though. Especially since it is a very small window with the date dics being deep down. The other flaw is the too short minute hand. But otherwise clearly a beauty ;-) Henrik
What a nice-looking watch.
This is a great idea by UN. I agree with you about the date, but the UN Marines have had a round date window there for what seems like eternity. I guess they wished to be stylistically true. Is there information about water resistance?
Saw this one recently. It's my favorite of the new UN models...
but you hit the nail on the head. You have a beautiful enamel dial then you punch a hole in it for the date. Not only is it unnecessary but it's so small you can't even read the date! (At least I couldn't) The white dial with blue numerals is indeed very ...
Even better with your live picture. we better see the milky look of the dial.
And the date is not too " intrusive ", too. Still, it would have been much better without date OR with a Grande Date. Best, my friend. Nicolas
really a great looking watch
I might be persuaded to overlook the date... but wish it wasn't there!
Ironic, I stumbled across it yesterday on the UN website
I went there to see if it was finally working correctly. I found this one, and some others I had not yet seen. Like all the comments, the constant inclusion of a date by UN is frustrating to me. This watch is otherwise quite striking. It is a LE of only 1...
The Freak is playing in another league. Still I would like to add an anniversary edition a lot.
To give some company to my 160. Best, Michael. Nicolas
It is very appealing, even with the date.
Do you think they spend much time when designing the watch to discuss this detail? I almost get the impression they do not, and it is more of an automatic inclusion. If I saw this watch in person and really loved it, would the small date be a deal breaker...
In this case I don't mind the date,,actually without it
It would look like 100 other watches... My main critic is for those words "email...." I don't understand the need for those.. Nevertheless well deserving a live experience.. Mo
I really like this
Too bad for all the writing on the dial. But we see that more often.
Much to like here :)
The dial, the hands, the decision to encase it in stainless steel... Glad more brands are going in this direction, making the price point a bit more palatable
love the look and love the date :) do you know...
when it will become available ? Thanks Christian
Good news. I will try to see it in the flesh.
With only 170 pieces, it may go fast, though. Best, nicolas
A very appealing offer
I agree with your initial assessment from the press photo about the date. The size, steel case with enamel dial are all appealing. I wish at least dates could be integrated more cohesively like with most Lange watches, however it would be interesting to s...
So close to being superb...
UN I suspect is being driven by numbers folk with the decision to have a date. Yes, more folks like a date, but the purity and sanctity of the enamel dial is ruined by it. The UN Cal 320 is un-necessary, what on earth are the designers thinking...does any...
Yep, and I'm biased obviously, but I do think this point is rather important.
Fingers crossed for another version without the date. It\'s been done before, so perhaps they can do it again. Here\'s to hoping.... Cheers, Tim
In God's name...
That date!!!! Nooooooooooooooo!!!! Quite a nice watch. What were they thinking. On a special watch like this... guys, guys, guys!! Come on.
Despite not loving the date implementation, the rest of the watch was enticing enough..
I placed an order with my AD and hope to receive it soon. Will post pics.
Picked up my Classico Manufacture from the AD yesterday...
I requested a low serial # and landed in the low single digits. I'll post some better photos. The enamel fired dial is superb. The date hole doesn't bother me as much after seeing the watch in the flesh but I'd still prefer it not be there. This message h...