Would this be weird?

Apr 17, 2024,23:11 PM
 

Considering I don’t know the lady in question.  😂 


More seriously, I have been looking at this the past few days and wondering.  Perhaps if the case was smaller I may be more committed.  It’s 40mm.  

I don’t own a boat, and I don’t sail. And I’m not particularly fond of lighthouses either.  Maybe she reminds me of someone.  😬 

 

Picture: Sothebys 


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Slippery slope

 
 By: Arronax : April 17th, 2024-23:30
They offer several other variations, the artwork is amazing and this is one of the softer, more versatile dials, look up Milo Manara for further inspiration

Yes, this one is one of the more “cleaner” versions which is why it caught my eye.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 19th, 2024-16:55
But as Ed notes below, if you look closer there are maybe more subtle hints. Sold for ~$18k.

Ah, always look on the bright side of life ;)

 
 By: InHavenPro : April 18th, 2024-00:57
That's the spirit! Cheers, Filip

LOL!!!

 
 By: amanico : April 18th, 2024-06:10

😂

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 19th, 2024-16:55

It's a cool watch . . .

 
 By: M4 : April 17th, 2024-23:44
. . . and the only one in that series fit to be worn around wife and kids M4

It’s a shame…

 
 By: robsallnow : April 18th, 2024-00:18
her right foot looks like she’s being crucified

A little to the right please

 
 By: Arronax : April 18th, 2024-00:24
That may be problematic haha

Wow! Indeed!

 
 By: amanico : April 18th, 2024-06:22

In reality it was not really a serious question.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 19th, 2024-16:58
Hence the humor in the post. But I have been looking a watches like this, handcrafts.

Well...

 
 By: bruckner4 : April 18th, 2024-00:28
her hair seems to echo Botticelli's Venus.

No. Rule of thumb…

 
 By: mdg : April 18th, 2024-00:37
…Just because you can, it doesn’t mean you should. Applies to watch buying and dial artwork.

Of course.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 19th, 2024-17:00
To me, a dial like this makes a lot more sense than some surfer on a beach in CA or any of the just released Patek Americana themed rare handcrafts. See Patrick Y’s post over on the Patek forum.

Well it's very suggestive if you ask me.

 
 By: edtonkin : April 18th, 2024-00:54
The lighthouse appears phallic when combined with her pose and also the way she is grabbing the tiller. I imagine with this particular artist that's the idea. I've seen the other dials of his and I think that series is nicer. Just my two cents.

Speaking of phallic

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : April 18th, 2024-11:16
The movement on the kudoke clearly mirrors a male structure ! I love the dials but that backside has me puzzled

The Great and Timeless Wisdom of Spock.

 
 By: enjoythemusic : April 18th, 2024-01:20
Video below.

I don't get it...

 
 By: Gregineugene : April 18th, 2024-04:01
This and the Patek surfer dude watches...they look like drug store novelty watches. C'mon.... In my opinion you'd hafta have too many watches and way too much money to go for them. Although I did once have a Lionel Train watch where the engine went around... 

I have an Oscar Meyer

 
 By: EinPa : April 18th, 2024-23:16
Quartz watch where the Weiner is the second marker that travels around the watch. The UN we are looking at retailed at 44,200 Euro is memory serves.

What you are not getting is the process, the artistry behind the dials.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 19th, 2024-20:14
I think you see that in person it changes your view. Now whether one thinks it’s “worth it” or not that’s another matter; Patek’s rare handcrafts are all close on or exceeding $100,000. Other brands maybe half that or less, the watch in the post above ret...  

Milo Manara.

 
 By: bimbeano : April 18th, 2024-04:14
Great 'comic' books ;-)

There were other versions - even more risqué...

 
 By: patrick_y : April 18th, 2024-05:10
I remember back at SIHH when these were launched, and the Ulysse Nardin PR team jokingly asked me if I was 21 years old before they would let me into the press conference. There were several works of artistry, some were very graphic showing a lady swimmer... 

oh my god I think they took my boat as model

 
 By: VinnieD : April 18th, 2024-05:35
not exactly the same but pretty close I would be very keen to try it! ...  

Oh wow.

 
 By: indignantdenial : April 18th, 2024-06:58
I remember seeing the former owner's post about why he posted this for sale. Didn't know I'd find it here. Well, I think it's a cool piece; go for it if you like it!

UN has the whole classico line

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : April 18th, 2024-11:20
A whole collection of women in various levels of wardrobe and erotica

Like Patek’s rare handcrafts, the premium for the dial is significant.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 19th, 2024-16:47
This was €27 when released and €33 now I believe.

Interesting and beautiful piece ! She is

 
 By: GLau : April 18th, 2024-17:09
mesmerizing ! Let us know your decision.

I think it’s a pass.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 19th, 2024-16:49
As you know I’ve been looking at some others, Chopard, but mostly everyday wearable dials. This one for some reason caught my eye.

She will not

 
 By: GLau : April 19th, 2024-18:18
forgive you for passing on her ! When you mentioned Chopard, do you mean urushi dials ?

How old is that wat h? (nt)

 
 By: Ronald Held : April 18th, 2024-19:00
NT

2020 edition I think.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 19th, 2024-16:45

More recent...

 
 By: Ronald Held : April 20th, 2024-19:34
Than I remember.

It reminds me of

 
 By: sschew : April 19th, 2024-07:13
Jaws 2 in a good way