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Last, we come to what I feel is that the star of the show, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military watch. Contrary to the previous two versions, this Ulysse Nardin Watches On Ebay Replica does not include a Grand Feu enamel dial. What distinguishes the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military out of the compatriots is that this could be considered a “true” marine chronometer, in the sense that high accuracy, strong legibility, and an over-engineered motion take precedence above all other concerns for this particular timepiece.The Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military is very much like some previous Torpilleur model we covered recently, sharing the same motion and even the exact same title, with the addition of “Army” being the key differentiation. This Army variant is 2mm larger than the last version, opts for Arabic instead of Roman numerals, and lacks both the date and power reserve complications. Just under the serial number will be the initials C.W. that stands for “Chronometer Watch. “The Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military is powered with the UN-118 in-house movement, which features an escapement in DIAMonSIL, a blend of silicon with man-made diamond. This extremely hard but light substance is the result of a cooperation between Ulysse Nardin and Sigatec in Sion, Switzerland, that concentrate on the production of micro-mechanical silicon components. This DIAMonSIL escapement works with basically no friction, requires no lubrication, and ought to offer lengthy service intervals and greater accuracy with time. The silicium oscillator of the UN-118 movement is also produced in house by Ulysse Nardin and comes with a patented inertial balance wheel using screw adjustment.
Powering the Classico Manufacture Grand Feu is the UN-320 manufacture motion, which supplies a quick date correction mechanism both forward and backwards, silicium (silicon) hairspring and anchor escapement, and a 48-hour electricity book. This escapement has been entirely produced in house by Ulysse Nardin, and we’ve covered this technical invention in detail here. The stainless steel case is 40mm wide and offers 30m of water-resistance. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating covers the Ulysse Nardin Watches 1st Copy Replica face, with a fitting sapphire exhibition caseback. Both versions of this watch will include an included leather strap with tang buckle.The following model being announced by Ulysse Nardin is your Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu, which unites a guilloche blue enamel dial with a finish similar to that seen on the Classico Manufacture in blue (hands-on here) using a 60-second flying tourbillon escapement, observable through a cut-out from the dial at 6 o’clock. The cage, wheels, screws, and hairspring of those flying tourbillon are produced entirely in house by Ulysse Nardin. The Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu is powered by the grade UN-128, an in-house made movement featuring a silicium escapement and hairspring and supplying a 60-hour power reserve.The Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu is cased in stainless steel and is 43mm wide, with a fluted steel bezel providing a decoratively sporty touch and complementing the dial’s guilloche design well. The crown is covered with rubber to make operating it easier, and is protected by crown guards protruding from the side of the case. The watch is water resistant to 100m, which might make it well suited to water sports (although courageous is the wearer who goes diving with a tourbillon). An alligator strap with folding clasp completes the package, although I’d have preferred to see a rubber strap or bracelet here in order to emphasize the marine theme.

Through time, Ulysse Nardin has, with the help of Ludwig Oechslin, developed a reputation for creating movements that provide rare or complex complications but with surprisingly few additional elements. While Ludwig Oechslin takes this concept of minimalism and simplification into an extreme with his very own brand Ochs Und Junior, his fingerprints are all on the mechanics of this watch as well.The grade UN-113 automated motion has just 7 extra parts over its time and date only movement cousin. An ordinary annual calendar motion usually requires an extra 30+ components. This is quite a mechanical accomplishment when you think about those numbers. The main motivation behind making complications and moves simpler would be to make them more accessible to more collectors (fewer parts equals lower costs and lower prices) and to ensure durability and reliability as the fewer parts present, the less a thing can go wrong.The grade UN-113 provides 60 hours of electricity reserve whilst beating at 28,800bph. Each movement is COSC-certified and has a silicon escapement for enhanced timekeeping. The motion is, of course, visible through a screen back. Another useful feature of the motion is that the date could be adjusted both forwards and backwards. Annual calendars and perpetual calendars that cannot correct the date backwards using the crown alone could be quite annoying in use if you tend to fly (or sail) round the world a lot.

Ask any watchmaker to list the top ten or even top five watchmakers in history, and chances are that Abraham-Louis Breguet is on that list. Breguet’s contribution to watchmaking cannot be overstated. After all, he is the inventor of the tourbillon and he also popularized the Breguet-style numerals and hands. And this month, we have a real treat for you, as we get up close with, not one, but two pocket watches and a clock that were made by Breguet himself in the early 1800s.

Since we are on the topic of antiques, we were also introduced to a special watch safe that is made using an antique medieval safe also dating to the 1800s. Leaving the realm of the antiquities, MB&F recently released a brand new Horological Machine watch – the HM6 Space Pirate – and we were there to check out Max Büsser’s latest masterpiece. Another piece of high-end horology that we spent time with recently is Ulysses Nardin’s Freak Cruiser. Even though the Freak was introduced some thirteen years ago, its design remains fresh and exciting today.

Finally, we find out more about exciting new watch escapements that are in development. We also investigate the growing trend of complicated female watches, and also how the watch industry is engaging the traditional arts to create exciting and artistic new pieces.

1. How One Guy Made A Shockingly Good Urwerk UR-202 Watch Homage

There is a saying that goes, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” In the world of horology, we could tweak that a little, and say, “If you can afford it, make it yourself.” This is certainly true in the case of François-Paul Journe, who famously made his own tourbillon watch when he was young, since he figured that he could not afford one. Following in Journe’s footsteps (somewhat), is a young engineering student called Karel, who fell in love with the Urwerk UR-202, but found its astronomical price tag to be a major hurdle to ownership (Karel, you are not alone in this). And so he decided to do the next best thing: put his engineering skills to use, and create a Urwerk UR-202 homage. The results, as I’m sure you will agree, are pretty good.

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2. Savoy Watch Winder Safe No. 3 Mixes Modern & Vintage Parts For $825,000

If you have a Ulysse Nardin Watches Uk Replica collection worth millions, it might be wise to invest in a special watch safe, perhaps one that was designed specifically for watches and comes with built-in watch winders. It should also be a little special to match the status of your watches. If that is the kind of safe you want, the Savoy Safe No.3 is just for you. Made out of an antique safe from from the early 1800s, it is massive and immensely heavy (500kg) and also features an intricate locking system, which uses multiple keys and hidden releases.

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3. Historic Breguet No. 3519, 4111 Pocket Watches & No. 2655 Carriage Clock Hands-On

Powering the Classico Manufacture Grand Feu is your UN-320 manufacture motion, which supplies a quick date correction mechanism both forwards and backward, silicium (silicon) hairspring and anchor escapement, along with a 48-hour electricity reserve. This escapement has been completely produced in house by Ulysse Nardin, and we’ve covered this technical invention in detail here. The stainless steel case is 40mm wide and offers 30m of water-resistance. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating covers the Ulysse Nardin Watches Maxi Marine Replica face, using a matching sapphire exhibition caseback. Both versions of the watch will include an added leather strap with tang buckle.The following model being announced by Ulysse Nardin is your Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu, which unites a guilloche blue enamel dial with a finish much like that seen on the Classico Manufacture in blue (hands-on here) using a 60-second flying tourbillon escapement, visible via a cut-out in the dial at 6 o’clock. The cage, wheels, screws, and hairspring of the flying tourbillon are made entirely in house by Ulysse Nardin. The Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu is powered with the grade UN-128, an in-house designed motion featuring a silicium escapement and hairspring and supplying a 60-hour electricity reserve.The Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu is cased in stainless steel and can be 43mm wide, with a stainless steel bezel providing a decoratively sporty touch and complementing the dial’s guilloche design nicely. The crown is covered with rubber to create working it easier, and is shielded by crown guards protruding from the side of the circumstance. The watch is water resistant to 100m, which would make it ideal for water sports (although brave is the wearer who goes diving with a tourbillon). An alligator strap with folding clasp completes the package, though I’d have preferred to find a rubber strap or bracelet here in order to highlight the marine theme.
The UN-118 was an important landmark for Ulysse Nardin as it was designed in house with a special substance for its escapement – DIAMonSIL. A combination of artificial and silicon diamond, the usage of DIAMonSIL eliminated the requirement for lubrication of the escapement. In theory, this ought to help keep pace keeping stable for a much longer duration. The logic is that over time, the viscosity of a conventional lubricant increases and the amount of friction with it – with DIAMonSIL that is no longer a problem. The main motivation behind the development of the UN-118 was supposed to decrease reliance on ETA ébauches, but the technical loopholes which Ulysse Nardin made accessible at the price point were certainly a welcome bonus as well.In addition, the UN-118 features a silicon hairspring and offers 60 hours of power reserve. Given the ‘Chronometer’ from the title, the Ulysse Nardin Watch Repair Replica includes COSC certification and also the brand’s own Ulysse Nardin Performance Certificate. We’re told that the movement is decorated and visible via a sapphire crystal case back, but unfortunately, no pictures were provided, so it’s hard to comment on what completing will look like.As I said earlier, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur is placed in a 42mm situation which is available in stainless steel or 18k rose gold and, unlike its bigger sibling, has more traditional lugs and no crown guard. The lugs are short and curve downwards quite appreciably, which should help the watch sit comfortably on most wrists. An interesting design feature of this Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur is that the bezel’s coin-like border that’s reminiscent of rotating bezels with stripes for greater grip. However that really is a lean, fixed bezel, so the finish is only to add visual interest and is not functional. Given the capacities of contemporary watchmaking techniques, the marine institution of the watch and the presence of a screw-down crown, the watch offers a unsatisfactory 50m of water resistance. This may seem like a small detail, but I feel as though they should have offered 100m.

No list of top watchmakers in history would be complete without Abraham-Louis Breguet. Although he is most famously known as the inventor of the tourbillon, Breguet also popularized the use of Breguet-style hands and numerals, guilloche decorations and also invented the gong springs used for repeating watches. Here is a look at a clock and two pocket watches manufactured by Breguet himself that date back to the early 1800s. One of them even fetched a whopping $2.7 million at a Christie’s auction in 2012.

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4. Giuliano Mazzuoli Contagiri Watch Hands-On

These 3 watches by Ulysse Nardin every provide something different. The Classico Manufacture Grand Feu provides a relatively affordable way to get a beautiful enamel dial, with a well-proportioned case and timeless marine chronometer styling, also can be readily available for a USD cost of $8,800. The Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu offers the additional luxury of a guilloche enamel dial with a lovely flying tourbillon, as well as increased water resistance for those who wish to utilize their “marine” tourbillon watches for, well… marine items, and has an asking price of $28,000. As well as the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military presents high chronometric performance and several technical inventions, which makes it perhaps the purest example of a true marine chronometer. Ulysse Nardin has a long, rich history in and connection with all marine exploration and transport — the newest first gained fame due to its highly precise (for their time) marine chronometers. While modern ships have significantly more complex, electronic timekeeping instruments, the romance of the idea is continued in several forms, for example as Ulysse Nardin sponsoring the annual Monaco Yacht Show. An annual calendar is best thought of as the endless calendar’s younger (and cheaper) brother. The complication can track and account for weeks with 30 or 31 days, so you’d only have to adjust the date once a year at the end of February — provided you wear it the whole year or keep it at a winder.

Giuliano Mazzuoli’s watches are heavily inspired by automobiles. The previously reviewed Transmissione Meccanica was inspired by the transmission, whereas the newer Contagiri, that we just had the chance to handle, is inspired by the tachometer. But this watch isn’t just about the design, it also has a heavily modified ETA base movement that is single-handed and has a retrograde function – that means the hand jumps back when it cross 12:30. Furthermore, to ensure that it really looks as much as a tachometer as possible, Giuliano Mazzuoli has also done away with the crown. So how do you adjust the watch? This answer to this question and more are in our hands-on article.

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5. Ulysse Nardin Freak Cruiser Watch Review

The Freak from Ulysse Nardin is an icon. If this were the first time you saw it, you would probably never have guessed that the Freak actually debuted thirteen years ago, in 2001. Not only was its design unusual, it was also one of the earliest watches to use silicon in its movement. Over the years, Ulysses Nardin has improved and refined the Freak, leading to the model that you see here – the Freak Cruiser. What’s interesting about this model is that it uses silicon for the hair spring and also its dual escapements. See what else is cool about this watch in our review.

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6. MB&F HM6 Space Pirate Watch Hands-On Debut

A new MB&F Ulysse Nardin The Watch Quote Replica is always something special and the latest HM6 Space Pirate is no different. Heavily inspired by the Captain Future anime that Max (the founder of MB&F) saw while growing up in Switzerland, the watch is, like all other MB&F creations, highly visual, unorthodox, and striking to look at. However, amongst all the HMs, the HM6 is probably the most visually exciting, thanks to the centrally mounted and raised flying tourbillon as well as the two regulating turbines. Find out more about this watch here.

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