Ulysse Nardin

My idea: Let's start from this Torpilleur: Let's take a 40 mm case. No need to go bigger, in my opinion. Steel or titanium, up to you... Steel would be less expensive. Then, let's go for a black enamel dial. Smooth step bezel. Let's change the see through...  

Maybe get rid of PR in front, put on back or have logo at 12 instead. TI

...but manufacturers seem to have different ways to show 'Up' and 'Down.' I would prefer 'Up' to show the number of hours left and 'Down' to be zero hours when the movement stops. Maybe that's just me...

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If I may ask, what's the significance of the red "24"? Perhaps, the red accent can be placed at a more symmetrical position (near 12 o' clock)?

Makes sense!

for our English readers - in this it is much explicitly stated...

To me blue is best on white or ivory: Stowa GO GS Chronoswiss Silver or white hands contrast best on blue or black dials. ...  

I kid, I kid. I'm not a fan of blued hands. I'd prefer black hands. Otherwise, it's a great concept. M4

They should make it in corinthian bronze or some nautical metal. Some special wood dial will be nice too. This watch has some nautical DNA which they have not fully expressed. Somehow, the Panerai Eileen Radiomir came to my mind when I thought about poten... 

Lumed enamel, like those used in Angular Momentum watches. Nothing else needs to be changed. Imagine a whole dial which glows, in a delicate enamel. Ooooo

So they came in 40mm? Website models indicate a 42mm size. But at 40, and with all those features you mentioned, it would be interesting simply because it would be a UN x WPS piece. Midnight blue enamel dial could also be an option but would not mind blac... 

Black enamel + smooth bezel would give this model a whole new charm and identity

I’m in. 👍 40mm, black enamel 👍

would love to see a Purist UN... but my personal preference would be the San Marco in 40mm... but in steel or titanium ... with a enamel dial in a nice color (black, white, green). Hour index Breguet would be lovely or stick index perhaps! Hands dauphine....  

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but in steel or titanium with an enamel dial!

I think they would love to receive this inquiry!

NT

As much as I like them torpilleur project idea I wonder indeed if this would be more special as a “purist” timepiece…love it! It is also a less common UN reference which I like

With a black enamel dial I would also rather see the hands in silver or white (for better legibility). And ,why not, the power reserve indicator hand in ...red ! I would be in for sure !! Best, Gerard

If it comes to existence, count me in, pls. Really like that dial !! - In General, I‘m for the Marine, rather than San Marco but that is not a Make it or Break it point (?) for me Best, hs PS: About the solid back case, I‘m not quite sure: see through, I ... 

this watch doesn't work with a black dial imo - it is not a bad boy style

or we could also ask Lange directly via Jerome ;-))))

I don't post too much on here but thought this sounded like a great idea, so I've done a quick photoshop with some of the ideas mentioned above: -Black enamel dial with white roman numerals -Stepped bezel -Red power reserve and small seconds hands -White ...  

How about this exact watch in salmon dial?

UN used a similar mix of silver hands and printing on the Berlin I owned, always thought it looks stunning. Does sacrifice a certain amount of legibility having black polished hands. 🤔 ...  

As a big UN enthusiast I’m really both surprised and happy to see the brand receive so much attention and love here, usually (sadly) they are kept out of main watch conversations shadowed by titans like Patek or Vacheron. P.S. : the San Marco line is trul... 

So i might prefer a white enamel if possible. Also, on a smaller case I would also suggest reducing the size of the Roman numerals which I always found a tad too big as they take too much space on the dial IMHO. I actually like see through case but could ... 

For a marine watch I prefer white or blue enamel. I have a couple of titanium watches and this is a material very of my taste but I think steel would work well here... and it is cheaper. Greetings.

Special purpose for a marine watch. My ideal dial would be all as you have described but maybe with blue indices to match the blued hands. I’ll be first on the list ! Best Will

Blued hands, no date or crown guard as a start.

NT

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Thank you so much for your efforts, mon ami.

White dial looks amazing but does remind me of their previous pieces and even some previous WatchPro special editions. Still love the idea of black enamel - how about silver printing as they did on the black dial Berlin? Black polished hands would be hard... 

I never see this represented anywhere do I?

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second would be tantalum and black -but i don't really like the white hands tbh, looks cheap

Black dial tantalum looks killer 😍

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Or maybe silver Roman numerals like they used on the black dial Berlins

I like the tantalums but can’t decide between black or white dial…yet!

Thanks to all for the mock ups and to Nicolas for the initial idea!

Could we have an optional crystal with X laser etched and filled, for those who love the UN fascination with it? 😉 OK, just kidding. ...  

And a swift kick in the pants! Just kidding of course ...  

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I feel Tantalum will make it ridiculously expensive so Steel is better I think - keeps it in good price range. only place I'm split on my head...Roman numerals or Arabic ?! It is an underrated gem, well chosen. Best, mahesh.,

although I’m still a bit torn between black or white enamel dial/ more inclined to Roman nmbrs ( but not a breaking point). - Guess the tantalum story will be decided by the extra price. - In the end , let me just reiterate - I am IN !! 😊😊

White enamel.

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