amanico[JLC Moderator]
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Ulysse Nardin Stranger, two pictures, and some thoughts.
Oct 15, 2014,05:17 AM
Finally!
Finally, I had the opportunity to see this Watch, which was unveiled last year on rose gold, and this year in white gold.
2013:
2014:
And to take some pictures at the UN Paris Boutique.
The Watch is huge, with its 45 mm and thick, which is much more obvious in the real than in pictures.
Overall, the aesthetics don't disappoint, when you are facing the Watch in the flesh.
And the dial is just spectacular.
Which fascinated me, when knowing the existence of that Watch was the concept: A music box on the wrist. How brilliant is that idea!
Now, when you have the opportunity to listen to it, you are disappointed, a bit. Not because of the quality of the sound, which is undisputable.
But because the melody is playing too low. For example, a Sonata is playing much louder!
Here are the two pictures of the 2014 version, in white gold:
I don't like the date, but in the real it is more discrete. Though, without, it would be better!
I like the cold appeal and look of the white gold case, I must say.
One last word on a detail I loved a lot... The selector, located in the crown. As you can see, at 5 o clock, you have a window with 3 letters, T, D, W.
Use the pusher to select the function: T for setting the time by setting the crown. D for Date, and W for winding. Original, funny, as well.
What are your thoughts on that one?
Best,
Nicolas