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forgeahead · 12 November 2010, 01:14 AM

I am thinking about a UN. Does anybody have advice/comments?
TIA

WJGESQ · 25 November 2010, 12:09 PM

I saw some cool looking two tones over in Paradise Island.

No idea as to the quality or resale or overall recognition in the eye of the public.

Good looking though.

slcbbrown · 24 December 2010, 01:13 AM

They've got some good looking sport models. No way I'd buy one over a Rolex, if I was only going to have one watch.

grew · 24 December 2010, 01:39 AM

I'm a big fan of mine!

Jack T · 3 January 2016, 01:10 PM

A little late to this thread but last spring I tried on a Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, 322-10, rose gold, what a fascinating watch. 43mm, leather strap, beautiful dial, the functions clearly displayed, just terrific. I have a few other boxes to check before I take that plunge, but I really fell for it.

ThomG · 10 July 2016, 01:51 PM

UN has a well-deserved reputation as a high-end watch manufacturer. They have made very high quality and accurate timepieces that have been used for sea-going navigational purposes for many decades. Many years ago when they were too small a company to make in-house movements, they would heavily modify out-sourced movements making them better in many ways. They also have many patents, and have produced quite a number of high-horology concept watches. "The Freak" being one that has become an icon.

GMTMasterDallas · 25 January 2017, 08:23 AM

Cool watches. Nothing incredible, but not bad at all. The Black Sea collection looks really cool to me, and the Freaks are really incredible. Many of the other divers are great as well.

jnkay · 26 January 2017, 12:32 PM

I have the Blue Surf and love it.

Gregorylausch · 3 May 2022, 05:37 AM

I have a very special tourbillon incoming if anybody is interested. Limited edition of only 18 pieces and with a sapphire case.

djnick · 3 May 2022, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gregorylausch

I have a very special tourbillon incoming if anybody is interested. Limited edition of only 18 pieces and with a sapphire case.

would love to see it. I have a freak x and absolutely love it. Gets more wrist time than any rolex or AP I own

Tools · 3 May 2022, 06:40 AM

Nothing wrong with UN.

I wear mine frequently....... and I like dual-time watches.

UN Dual-Time.jpg

stockae92 · 4 May 2022, 06:27 AM

I came close to buying a UN a few times. but ended up didn't pull the trigger.

but i am on the look out for a big date GMT

Michael1968 · 4 May 2022, 08:35 AM

Personally I love the UN brand. They making very nice and good watches that are very hard to compare with other brands. I think its good idea for the first watch over the Omega. Their watches are produced in very small amount and for every ten Omegas there is one UN in general public. And also you can ask for a. very nice discount too. I own 2 UN skeleton X and maxi marine diver first generation and I love them both.

Michael1968 · 4 May 2022, 08:39 AM

cfree011 · 4 May 2022, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael1968

How has the rubber bezel held up? Any marks on it?

Sent from my IN2017 using Tapatalk

Michael1968 · 4 May 2022, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cfree011

How has the rubber bezel held up? Any marks on it?

Sent from my IN2017 using Tapatalk

Yes you can see some marks on the rubber bezel. I have this watch for around 6-7 years. And all my watches have very hard life with me because I’m using them in every condition and every occasion. In my opinion is not that bad. I probably will replace the bezel during my next service but for now watch is running perfectly after last service which was 4 years ago.

Michael1968 · 7 July 2022, 06:13 AM

Me and my dad are very big enthusiast of Ulysse Nardin brand. My watch is on the left and my father’s watch is on the right. He showed me passion for this brand and after more than 5 years of owning UN for me it’s the best watchmaker even though I own 2 Rolex watches (where a lot of people think Rolex is the best but for me it’s just boring).

Roadsterrick · 16 July 2022, 09:38 AM

I’ve enjoyed my 1185-126…….but time to move on to another model.

Michael1968 · 9 October 2022, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadsterrick

I’ve enjoyed my 1185-126…….but time to move on to another model.

I love the marine collection from UN. And this two tone looks very warm. Very nice watch

NardinNut · 9 October 2022, 07:21 AM

Holy thread resurrection! UN is great so I’ll help feed this zombie thread

Michael1968 · 9 October 2022, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NardinNut

Holy thread resurrection! UN is great so I’ll help feed this zombie thread

The case is spectacular. Is this a aftermarket strap or it comes with the watch? I’m considering to add the freak watch to my collection as well.

Russell996 · 9 October 2022, 05:14 PM

Great brand. This is my current collection of 3 pieces but owned another 6 or 7 over the years.

NardinNut · 9 October 2022, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael1968

The case is spectacular. Is this a aftermarket strap or it comes with the watch? I’m considering to add the freak watch to my collection as well.

I had the strap custom made for it. It’s the Bucherer Blue LE so was trying to tie a little blue on a strap to the blue in the dial. I agree the case is great and makes it one heck of a comfortable watch. If you get one be prepared for the amount of attention it attracts! Hard to not become mesmerized by the watch

Michael1968 · 10 October 2022, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Great brand. This is my current collection of 3 pieces but owned another 6 or 7 over the years.

Lovely collection. Congratulations

12 November 2010, 01:14 AM	#1
forgeahead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY Posts: 91	Ulysse Nardin I am thinking about a UN. Does anybody have advice/comments? TIA

3 January 2016, 01:10 PM	#5
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	A little late to this thread but last spring I tried on a Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, 322-10, rose gold, what a fascinating watch. 43mm, leather strap, beautiful dial, the functions clearly displayed, just terrific. I have a few other boxes to check before I take that plunge, but I really fell for it. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

25 January 2017, 08:23 AM	#7
GMTMasterDallas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 166	Cool watches. Nothing incredible, but not bad at all. The Black Sea collection looks really cool to me, and the Freaks are really incredible. Many of the other divers are great as well. __________________ Rolex: GMT-Master II 116710BLNR, Yacht-Master II 116680, Submariner 116610LV, Daytona 116500LN, Oyster Perpetual 124300, Daytona 116500LN, Yacht-Master 126655 Pave Dial, & Submariner 126618LB Arnold & Son HM Perpetual Moon Aventurine, Bulgari Octo Ultranero America's Edition, Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ZO9291, Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Dusk to Dawn 42mm

3 May 2022, 05:37 AM	#9
Gregorylausch 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Gregory LAUSCH Location: Miami Watch: FP Journe Posts: 117	I have a very special tourbillon incoming if anybody is interested. Limited edition of only 18 pieces and with a sapphire case. __________________ Curator of Exceptional contemporary & Vintage watches IG: @thesecondhandclub.official

3 May 2022, 06:40 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	Nothing wrong with UN. I wear mine frequently....... and I like dual-time watches. UN Dual-Time.jpg __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 November 2010, 12:09 PM	#2
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	I saw some cool looking two tones over in Paradise Island. No idea as to the quality or resale or overall recognition in the eye of the public. Good looking though.

24 December 2010, 01:13 AM	#3
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	They've got some good looking sport models. No way I'd buy one over a Rolex, if I was only going to have one watch.

24 December 2010, 01:39 AM	#4
grew "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Posts: 164	I'm a big fan of mine!

10 July 2016, 01:51 PM	#6
ThomG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: U.S.A. Watch: Milgauss Posts: 84	UN has a well-deserved reputation as a high-end watch manufacturer. They have made very high quality and accurate timepieces that have been used for sea-going navigational purposes for many decades. Many years ago when they were too small a company to make in-house movements, they would heavily modify out-sourced movements making them better in many ways. They also have many patents, and have produced quite a number of high-horology concept watches. "The Freak" being one that has become an icon.

26 January 2017, 12:32 PM	#8
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	I have the Blue Surf and love it.

4 May 2022, 06:27 AM	#12
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	I came close to buying a UN a few times. but ended up didn't pull the trigger. but i am on the look out for a big date GMT __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

4 May 2022, 08:35 AM	#13
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Personally I love the UN brand. They making very nice and good watches that are very hard to compare with other brands. I think its good idea for the first watch over the Omega. Their watches are produced in very small amount and for every ten Omegas there is one UN in general public. And also you can ask for a. very nice discount too. I own 2 UN skeleton X and maxi marine diver first generation and I love them both.

4 May 2022, 08:39 AM	#14
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742

7 July 2022, 06:13 AM	#17
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Me and my dad are very big enthusiast of Ulysse Nardin brand. My watch is on the left and my father’s watch is on the right. He showed me passion for this brand and after more than 5 years of owning UN for me it’s the best watchmaker even though I own 2 Rolex watches (where a lot of people think Rolex is the best but for me it’s just boring).

9 October 2022, 07:21 AM	#20
NardinNut 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Jordan Location: Proxima b Posts: 1,101	Holy thread resurrection! UN is great so I’ll help feed this zombie thread

9 October 2022, 05:14 PM	#22
Russell996 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,264	Great brand. This is my current collection of 3 pieces but owned another 6 or 7 over the years.

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