We Buy HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 158 Replica Suppliers
With so many brands tapping into their archives for vintage reissues these days, the term legacy gets tossed around a long time. Unlike most, Ulysse Nardin isn’t bluffing. Founded in 1846, their marine chronometers have witnessed considerable use in the hands of many world navies, and in 2001, they introduced the first watch to utilize a silicon escapement. Inspired by a 1964 version, Ulysse Nardin created the Diver Le Locle watch to pay tribute to this maritime heritage while incorporating the latest technology.At 42mm wide, the Ulysse Nardin Diver Le Locle is reasonably sized, which fits well with its classic aesthetic. Though it’s tough to tell from media images independently, the lugs, although prominent, appear to be in proportion with the rest of the design as well. They’re beveled and exhibit a great deal of polishing that continues throughout the rest of the 100m-water-resistant case. In fact, the entire situation is polished – an interesting choice for a tool diver but people will find it appealing nevertheless.The dialup, with the exclusion of those seconds sub-dial, feels like a blast from the past. It appears to have a profound, matte texture to it that contrasts heavily with the large Super-LumiNova indicators. Like many of these throwback divers, they have a faux patina appearance to those who really seems to rub people the wrong way more frequently than not – so have at it in the comments. Other touches include a simple date readout in 3 o’clock, circular cyclops, sapphire crystal with AR coating, and a cool handset with a segmented pattern for those minutes hand. My favorite aspect of this combination is the way it all complements the glistening aluminum bezel and its thick coin-edge design.
Was it worth it for Grieb & Benzinger to sacrifice an A. Lange & Sohne Tourbillon for the one-of-a-kind Blue Merit watch? We talk about new watches from Ulysse Nardin as well as the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 5 – which is pretty cool.
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