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Report of a cocktail at the Ulysse Nardin boutique in Paris

 
 By: foversta : November 27th, 2013-14:19
I had the opportunity today to attend a cocktail at the Ulysse Nardin boutique in presence of Mrs Chai Schnyder, chairwoman of the board of UN and of Mr Patrick Hoffmann, CEO of the company. The objective of the cocktail was to discover in a relaxed and f...  

I was not aware of this Perpetual Calendar!

 
 By: amanico : November 27th, 2013-14:27
That is a nice and smart offer from U.N, for those who consider the El Toro a bit too macho, and the dressy one too Wise. The layout of the dial won't disorient the UN PC Fans. It is so typical from the brand. As for the Stranger, the only " fausse note "... 

Thanks Nicolas for your comments.

 
 By: foversta : November 27th, 2013-15:03
That's the good side of unknown watches: you are even more surprised. Never heard of it before the cocktail so I was happy to really discover it. About the Stranger, I'm sure that a few watches will follow the same concept. Let's hope they will choose the... 

My guess is that they will come with other songs, but not on request.

 
 By: amanico : November 30th, 2013-05:22
It may be too difficult to realize, on a Financial point of view. Just my guess. Best, Nicolas

UN models are so unusual

 
 By: Mark in Paris : November 28th, 2013-04:44
From the first single look UN watches are immediately recognizable. It may take time to like them but when one takes the time to study them, it finally happens. I really like the Freak I didn't appreciate that much before. Especially the Cruiser. Thanks a... 

Very nice perpetual calendar design, overdue to make a return..

 
 By: Ronald Held : November 28th, 2013-05:04
has anyone visited the one in Manhattan? I was thinking of going to it on my next trip to New York.

Thanks for the report Fr.Xavier

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : December 1st, 2013-11:47
Too bad it was too noisy to shoot a video of the Stranger. Would have loved to be able to hear an audio clip of the watch in action. Cheers, Anthony

I really like the hands and dial markings on that new perpetual.

 
 By: MichaelC : December 2nd, 2013-06:21
And like the others I had not been aware of it. Good on UN to bring out a few hundred pieces in each metal of this more "refined" looking perpetual. And I still love that Diavolo!! Great report, really appreciate it Fx :-)

Thanks Michael! [nt]

 
 By: foversta : December 2nd, 2013-12:57