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Welsh or British but NOT English !
Marcus,
Slightly OT but I am not 'English'.
Welsh or British are acceptable descriptors but not 'English'. As an Austrian, I'm sure you understand the regional distinctions are important. 
You are correct. C.O.S.C. still only tests the movements but now they must also test any functional modules associated with the final product e.g. chronograph or perpetual calendar or chiming modules (if any) must be attached during testing.
Does anyone know if any Grande et Petite Sonnerie minute repeater has passed the C.O.S.C. ?
Regards,
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Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver "Black Sea" In-Depth Review, Part 2
Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver "Black Sea" Test report by Marcus Hanke Part 2 IV. Strap and clasp: From the beginning, the Marine Diver series offered a very unique rubber strap, combined with metal links. While these and the twin folding clasp normally are m...
That is a superb article, Marcus.
A complete review of this special Marine Diver. What I wondered was about the resistance of the rubber coated case. You answered to that with brio. The second thing is about the appellation " Chronometer ". Like you, even if I don't have any serious reaso...
I, too, felt a bit sated with the mass of black watches ...
... especially when they became all-black, aka "stealth". However, this UN was the first black watch after years that really caught my eye, and I have to admit that I did by no means grew weary of lokking at it. Regards, Marcus
Great review, Marcus.
Thank you for the review. I have been looking at UN Marine Diver for a while and wondering how it actually is. Very informative and I feel as if the watch were in front of my eyes. Again, thank you for the great review. Ken
Glad you liked it ...
I think this generation of UN Marine Divers will be the swansong of the ETA Divers at UN. From a horological point of view, the upcoming generation with the inhouse cal. 118 will be more interesting, but also more expensive. And for a sports watch, that o...
Great insight and photos Marcus.
Another wonderful report! I have loosely flirted in my mind with the newer model with yellow accents. I hesitate over thinking the novelty of the bright color will wear off with me over time. But these are terrific watches by UN.
I thought about the yellow markings diver as well ...
... at first sight, the contrast is great, but I, too, am not entirely sure if the effect would not wear off with me. The red markings, on the contrary, appear a bit less "shouting", and I am sure I would glady wear the watch in several years in the futur...
A satisfying conclusion to your review!
There's no doubt that this is a visually engaging watch, and it looks great on your wrist. I would be wary of the large size on my arm, but from your comments the larger case seems to be negated by the titanium and good engineering. Hopefully, UN will tak...
Dear Daos, many thanks ....
In your earlier comment, you pointed out to prefer the older version with the "gulf ball" dial over this one. If I had to decide myself between the original Marine Diver, and the stunning "Black Sea", it would be really difficult: In today's standards, th...
Thank you for this very comprehensive review ...
That should be a model of any future reviews. Cheers, Nilo
W-w-what? Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver is not a Chronometer ?!?
Marcus, Thanks for the review. The 1st gold watch that I ever bought was a Ulysse Nardin 'London 1862' commemoration edition (25 pieces). It was to celebrate their many chronometer medals including the eponymous London Great Exhibition 1862 and the then M...
For a distinguished English gentleman like you ....
... "shocking" might be a too strong expression. I would rather suggest "puzzled" or "bestranged" instead. Well, it is an open secret that a part of the industry is in conflict with the COSC since years. The reasons for tjhis are unclear to me; is it the ...
Welsh or British but NOT English !
Marcus, Slightly OT but I am not 'English'. Welsh or British are acceptable descriptors but not 'English'. As an Austrian, I'm sure you understand the regional distinctions are important. :-) You are correct. C.O.S.C. still only tests the movements but no...
Black is back! Black is the new Black.
Thank for the report Marcus! Was concerned about how the rubber coating was achieved on the more complex and detailed parts of the case such as the rubber bezel with wave pattern. Your description there was especially pertinent because most other brands h...
I agree, there is still potential in the "black" theme ....
... the the rubber variation is one of the most interesting versions! Regards, Marcus
