The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Other (non-Rolex) Watch Topics > Watches (Non-Rolex) Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 19 October 2022, 07:24 AM   #1
brian628
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 229
Calling all Experts - can you ID this watch

Was hoping you all could weigh in on a mysterious watch sighting.

Recently, I was at a UN event and a high ranking member of Indonesian royalty (a GREAT guy, BTW!) was wearing this watch. The photos aren’t very good quality, but I was trying not to be obvious.

I’ve had opinions range from Breuget to Cartier, but I can’t find the exact model. Any thoughts? Could it be a custom piece?

Thank you
Attached Images
File Type: jpeg E8D26E07-BBC4-4A33-99A8-20F31562728E.jpeg (224.1 KB, 351 views)
File Type: jpeg 045D1123-B49C-4A4A-9003-8560C3D45338.jpeg (249.2 KB, 350 views)
brian628 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 October 2022, 07:36 AM   #2
AF_Rob
"TRF" Member
 
AF_Rob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Rob
Location: Virginia
Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB
Posts: 4,668
Ulysse Nardin comes to mind.
AF_Rob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 October 2022, 08:29 AM   #3
MONTANTK
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: New York
Posts: 465
Maybe Corum?
MONTANTK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 October 2022, 09:21 AM   #4
mikea
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: mike
Location: Dallas, Tx
Watch: Rolex and AP
Posts: 1,088
I would venture the same 2 guesses as above
__________________
DD40 RG, DD40 Platinum,
Submariner Bluesy,
WG YM 42, YM 40
mikea is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 October 2022, 09:29 AM   #5
nauti1us
"TRF" Member
 
nauti1us's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Real Name: Andrew
Location: Champaign/Urbana
Watch: Always changing.
Posts: 103
I was going to say UN but the strap doesn’t look right for a UN, so I’ll go with Corum…
nauti1us is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 October 2022, 11:41 PM   #6
Mr. K
"TRF" Member
 
Mr. K's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: Mark
Location: Seattle-ish
Posts: 6,075
Looks like something invicta would produce
Mr. K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 October 2022, 01:39 AM   #7
brian628
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 229
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. K View Post
Looks like something invicta would produce

Boy.... after a lot of searching I was kind of think the same thing!

But, given who he is, it seems unlikely. The other thing that is interesting is the case to strap connection. I don't think I've ever seen a design like that.

I assumed that if anyone would be able to identify it, it would be because of that feature.
brian628 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 October 2022, 01:53 AM   #8
l_chissle
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Real Name: Chris
Location: Germany
Posts: 667
UN maxi marine diver?
l_chissle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 October 2022, 01:54 AM   #9
GolfJunkie
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
GolfJunkie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Eric
Location: USA
Watch: 252
Posts: 5,077
Looks like a Roger Dubuis to me.

EDIT: Looks like some variant of the Ulysse Nardin Marin Diver
__________________
2FA Enabled
GolfJunkie is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 20 October 2022, 08:18 AM   #10
brian628
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 229
Thank you all for helping get closer to solving this mystery!
You guys are good!

I haven't identified the specific model reference, but I have to agree, it has definitely has numerous hallmarks of a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Diver Chrono; the shape of hand details and the subdial design and locations, in particular.

The weird things that still have me guessing are the details of the bezel and the case flanges that extend out over the strap. I haven't found those same component features on any other U-N model.

Anyone else see them or know of a model that has them....?
brian628 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 October 2022, 03:50 PM   #11
Russell996
2024 Pledge Member
 
Russell996's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 4,265
Not sure it’s a UN, lots of characteristics but date at 4 and a chrono. .
Russell996 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 October 2022, 04:34 PM   #12
Mr. K
"TRF" Member
 
Mr. K's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: Mark
Location: Seattle-ish
Posts: 6,075
Quote:
Originally Posted by brian628 View Post
Boy.... after a lot of searching I was kind of think the same thing!

But, given who he is, it seems unlikely. The other thing that is interesting is the case to strap connection. I don't think I've ever seen a design like that.

I assumed that if anyone would be able to identify it, it would be because of that feature.

Agreed. Given who he is. Likely not an Invicta. But that middle triangle lug just seems Invicta - esk.

Could be custom.
Mr. K is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.