So is this the watch porn I’ve been hearing about!?
Who actually buys things like this ?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfWv0...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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So is this the watch porn I’ve been hearing about!?
Who actually buys things like this ?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfWv0...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Appreciate the heads up on this one.
Bizarrely, given what most of us know them for nowadays, 'spicy' pocket-watches used to be a Doxa speciality - many of them are hilarious.
https://cdn2.chrono24.com/images/uhr...ExtraLarge.jpg
That is haunting!
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That’s truly horrific!
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If I had a need / want for a dress watch / repeater one of these would be top of the list.
Wonderfully poor taste.
Haven't both PP and JLC done watches like this.
Yep numerous makers have produced a ‘bonking watch’ I think UN are famed for it though.Quote:
Originally Posted by markrlondon
Given the above, is Ulysse a decent brand in general?
Yes, I would say soQuote:
Originally Posted by Slamdoor
Their designs are either love or hate but the quality is up there with JLC etc.
They tend to loose a fair bit on the used market because of the polarising designs but they offer real ‘value for money’ used. (if there is such a thing in this hobby)
The 42mm divers watch is lovely.
Buy them used, they're great. In the last decade they have made some wonderful in house movements too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnlover
My absolute favourite marque. Some serious bargains out there 2nd hand and if you buy savvy they can even make you a few quid.
I have a dual time with the el toro style dial. Which I fell in love with when I saw one for sale here. Earlier this year I added a titanium maxi marine diver with rubber and ceramic strap, time and gems were ceasing to stock them so the deal I got was insanely good. Quality of both is amazing, if you enjoy the slightly quirky styling I’d highly recommend them.
As for the erotic dials, they have a long history and may not be that relevant any longer but it’s good to see a connection with history.
One of the many horological purchases I’d make if money was no object would be a full set of UNs Manara art dials and have a display cabinet made to show them off in my home office.
It sounds like we have very similar tastes!!Quote:
Originally Posted by julian2002
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Yep…
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Amazing watches.
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The Marine Divers are everything I think I would dislike in a watch (sub seconds on a diver, fussy dial, power reserve, fussy bezel insert, strange strap) however I love the look at them in the metal. The Ti one is very smart. I tried one on in Athens Airport a year or so ago. It was very tempting.
I am a fan of this one
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^As am I. Very nice in the metal.
My favourite watches too. Very under-rated. The “quieter” designs are best……
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What are those coordinates - their factory?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnlover
That Freak is awesome. They are one of my favourite series of watches.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guycord
the more pertinent question should be "why wouldn't someone buy a watch like this?". It's well made and a really nice design. I'd own one if I could afford it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ellsy_79
as a nation, we're remarkably prude about something that most of us have either done, or would like to be doing on a regular basis.
the Freak is certainly on my 'one day' list. Sadly they seem quite difficult to buy in the UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guycord
A San Marco is next on my list, however it will probably be 2024 as I have commitred to no watch purchases this year.
I’ve never actually owned a watch from this brand but I’m sure the day will come given the right deal that I’ll be sporting one on my wrist. I don’t know if they still exist but a few years ago there was a shop in Bicester Village selling them at heavily discounted prices. Maybe it’s time I went back and had another look !!!
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That would be Time and Gems. Unfortunately they are Kering Groups outlet and no longer stock Ulysse Nardin as they were sold by Kering back to management about a year ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Highroller1
Sad as I always liked a bit of a nosey in there at the UN and GP watches. Happy as the last time I visited I picked up my TI / ceramic marine diver for a ridiculously good price as they were just trying to get rid of stock rather than send it back.
Now it’s either mail order or a trip to that London to find any in the flesh. I think Manchester may have somewhere if you’re up northish.
Arrived today, the result of my consolidation excercise.
Strap is a bit stiff at the moment but so comfortable on the wrist.
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The Marine Chronometers look really good value on the used market. Sporty and classy, vintage hints with a great history.
I believe they started using in house movements around 2013?
I saw a cracking UN deck clock recently.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325549784...Bk9SR-K4w_rRYQ
No idea what I'd do with it but very cool.
https://i.postimg.cc/QdVJjPC5/un1.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/pTQD0McN/un2.jpg
Absolutely this. Along with the Roger Dubuis Excalibur the Freak is in the top 2 of my "mad watch" desire list.Quote:
Originally Posted by theancientmariner
My new arrival...
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I like the UN Marine watches (the ones that Timefactors used as a design basis for the Sewills pair)- but otherwise, feel they are a bit fussy/quirky for my tastes.
Yes, I can understand that. Quality is a given with them, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackal
When Blancpain invited me to Switzerland for a manufacture visit we were allowed into the "secret room", where a watchmaker (female) was engraving a woman being spit-roast on the case back. Special commissions like this were apparently a regular occurence, believe it or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnlover
Really nice watch, congratsQuote:
Originally Posted by learningtofly
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by funkstar
Not sure if this has been posted before but it's an interesting read.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-...tches-from-the