UN Monopusher Beautiful watches

Aug 16, 2022,02:58 AM
 

Hello Everyone, I haven't posted since Purist days...hope everyone is well and safe.  Here are my UN monopushers in both versions..solid and display.  While I have other watches from Patek/AP/etc. these UN Monopusher chronographs are one of the nicest chronographs ever made.  Many people are comparing it as a bargain version of the THA (ala Cartier Monopusher) but these are beautiful in their own right, and I am sure these (and other UN watches) will get the recognition they deserve in the future.  (I remember when Freak was the talk of the town at Purist years ago.)

Question to moderator, Nicolas...hello...do you have any idea how many UN produced for the 2 variations?  The first version with solid back says edition of 175 but is this for each gold version (yg/pg/wg)?  Also, for the display back?  I have looked at chrono24/auction sites  for several years but these watches have always been quite rare and only few have been sold at any time. I can't imagine there is actually 525 total for the solid back version, and additional for the display version unless collectors put away in their closet, and forgot about it.   
Best regards,
Young 






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Absolutely gorgeous!

 
 By: mdg : August 16th, 2022-03:48
...you are lucky to have them...

thank you

 
 By: ylk01 : August 16th, 2022-04:08

: ) If you're in Japan...

 
 By: mdg : August 16th, 2022-04:22
...as your profile says, I hope all is well there. I hope to be back soon : )

Japan is fine

 
 By: ylk01 : August 16th, 2022-08:48
despite whatever Covid numbers you see/hear, it’s pretty safe, and people still wear masks in 30C+ heat !

MY understanding is that it is 175 pieces in each metal, for the 175th Anniversary version. For the other version, it is indeed not limited in edition, but in production.

 
 By: amanico : August 16th, 2022-05:16
I have no idea of how many were made, I tried to know, but I didn't get any information on that. A guess estimate? Around 300 / 500? But we have someone here which worked or still works with Ulysse Nardin who could help us, if he reads us. Best, Nicolas

thank you

 
 By: ylk01 : August 16th, 2022-08:46
I am curious because I have only seen maybe 50 in total for sale over the years. Company can say limited to 175 but sometimes they produce when they get the order except for the initial batch, and then, if there is less demand, they just stop production. ... 

btw

 
 By: ylk01 : August 16th, 2022-14:53
I am sorry to hear about your stolen watches from years ago ( I have read it when it happened). my UN is 1X/175. I am sure whenever you see one, it crosses your mind. I had several nice watches stolen too in the past, and I still check once in awhile if t... 

Also, here is comparison with Cartier Monopusher

 
 By: ylk01 : August 16th, 2022-09:20
I believe both use the same base movement, and some bridges/plates received different design and finish. So, I do think FPJ (THA) designed the movement like he said in the past, and each company tweaked to make it look like their own movement. ...  

Not a true THA design

 
 By: openworked : August 16th, 2022-15:27
While THA did design the movement in the Cartier Monopusher, the production rights to a dumbed down version was sold to Ulysses Nardin by FPJ as he solely owned the design. One of the missing features is the swivel pin mechanism that reduces chronograph a... 

 
 By: ylk01 : August 16th, 2022-11:56
thank you

Wow 😍😍😍

 
 By: Watcholic_id : August 16th, 2022-14:18
What a wonderful pair! Absolutely agree with you, these 2 are among the nicest chronographs ever made. Love it! Thanks for sharing the pics cheers