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Marcus, great idea with one on the forehead...but
Jan 19, 2014,05:25 AM
which of the three belongs front and center ??
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I salute your madness on these enamel series.
By: amanico : January 12th, 2014-11:27
Chromatically speaking, I prefer the Dragon, while the work on the Snake is even more impressive. At this pace, you will get them all! ;) Best, G. Nicolas
Fine line between passion and madness...
By: alwoo888 : January 12th, 2014-17:03
...so we'll give you the benefit of doubt :) In any case, your obsession is understandable - the work is exquisite. I hope you have patience as UN is only into the third of a 12-sign series. Maybe by then you would truly have gone mad! :) Looking at these...
If you look at the pictures shown by Nicolas above ...
By: Marcus Hanke : January 13th, 2014-06:59
... the "Horse" dials seem to be much more vibrant in colour than the toned-down appearance on the first picture. I definitely like the version as now presented by UN! Marcus ...
Difference is like night and day...
By: alwoo888 : January 13th, 2014-18:54
... or, black and white (pun intended :) ). Thanks very much for the pictures. I think there has been some suppressed disappointment over the horse compared to the dragon and snake. New details include the deep blue background, which gives it a dream-like...
Awesome, Congrats!
By: MichaelC : January 12th, 2014-15:49
One day I need one of these exquisite dials by UN.
Wow incredible
By: Spellbound : January 12th, 2014-16:06
What you really need to do is commission UN to produce a Pheonix ! The pair to have, according to many in the Middle Kingdom, is the Dragon and the Pheonix. (I have a Dragon tattoo and my brother has a Pheonix). I might just join you for The Year of the G...
Thanks Dean...great idea from you on...
By: GLau : January 12th, 2014-18:39
... commissioning a Phoenix dial because both are mythical animals !! Is it possible that Ulysse would entertain such an idea from a small collector like me ?? If so, it must cost me arm and a leg (if not both arms and both legs), right (especially given ...
Fabulous Theme
By: flamenco : January 12th, 2014-16:54
Am a huge admirer and advocate of watch and art in into an elegant form ! Just one observation, the horse does look tame next to the snake n dragon. Perhaps u could also check out Jacquet Droz series with equally beautiful dial work. Pls show us when u ha...
Hi Flamenco...yes, J Droz also...
By: GLau : January 12th, 2014-20:37
...has great artistic dials For the Chinese zodiac series, I found that Droz's miniature enamel painting dial (Petite Heure) for the Dragon is nice but not have the "wow" factor vs Ulysse Nardin. On the other hand, Droz's minute relief reference with a dr...
Congrats Gordon.
By: Mitch K : January 12th, 2014-21:22
A pair of stunning pieces. I still contend that the pictures do not do the pieces justice. I have seen the Snake and it is amazing in person. i can only imagine how fantastic the dragon must be. Hope to get to see the Horses at some point. Well done. Mitc...
a perfect pair!
By: Asad A Awan : January 13th, 2014-03:22
I see these two as a perfect pair: the dragon is more mythical and traditional in form/execution to Chinese cultural depictions whereas the snake is so artistic and more vibrant, in my observation...so they make a perfect pair..and looking at the horse, i...
Thanks Asad for your kind words. FYI, the Big and Small Dragons have ...
By: GLau : January 13th, 2014-08:37
been worn together on a couple of occasions with younger brother on my left and older brother on my right wrist These siblings are inseparable, at least for the near term... or until the arrival of the Horse siblings... but whether the arrival will happen...
:)
By: Asad A Awan : January 18th, 2014-05:32
wearing the siblings on both arms must be great fun :D yeah and you know my vote ;) I am all for this 'awesomeness' (wont call it madness :P ) warm regards, Asad
Depends on mood ...
By: Marcus Hanke : January 19th, 2014-05:35
Serpent is good to make clear that others have to treat you VEEEERY carefully! Marcus
Fantastic!
By: Conkers : January 13th, 2014-03:49
Amazing Gordon I look forward to seeing it in the flesh soon! Truly exquisite. Rgds Roger
Hi Roger...if you thought my Dragon watch was great, then wait...
By: GLau : January 13th, 2014-05:36
till you see the Serpent when we meet in Hong Kong next time Bring your loupe with the highest magnification and be prepared to inspect all the tiny details I will bring the Dragon as well so that you could compare for yourself Cheers, Gordon