Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Spent a little more time than is healthy on the 'watchaholic's dictionary' thread than to look at your fantastic new acquisition, Steve. I think it's lovely and very refreshing to see a brand that I don't remember seeing on this forum? The five link bracelet looks really special and elevates the whole package.
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Nik (@H0rati0) has the black dial version. It's all his fault for posting it on the "Spring Fancy" thread. Then I saw this silver dial version and
And yes, the "jubilee" if that's what you call it is lovely. All polished so easy to maintain with the old Cape Cod.
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Truly awesome play there, Steve.
A watch and "vintage" WAY outside my experience, wheelhouse and comfort zone. Spectacular just the same.
Perfect example of why I hang about this place. And the people too...
So much to learn about this fantastic hobby. Really exciting stuff.
A watch and "vintage" WAY outside my experience, wheelhouse and comfort zone. Spectacular just the same.
Perfect example of why I hang about this place. And the people too...
So much to learn about this fantastic hobby. Really exciting stuff.
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Cheers, Chris.
UN has been a bit of a "back-burner grail" brand for me. One I was very very aware of, very attracted to but probably would never own. So when I posted my "Spring Fancy / Left Field" thread on a couple of forums and this came up, I had to jump at the chance to own it.
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Congratulations, Steve! A very interesting pickup. It’s quirky and fun, and rock solid quality.
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
You have certainly come a long way from that Christiaan van der Klaauw grail of a few years back.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:57 am
Cheers, Chris.
UN has been a bit of a "back-burner grail" brand for me. One I was very very aware of, very attracted to but probably would never own. So when I posted my "Spring Fancy / Left Field" thread on a couple of forums and this came up, I had to jump at the chance to own it.
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
A very nice watch Steve and I'm a big fan of the GMT implementation.
I also like the look of some of their newer pieces, but prices have gone well north!
Congrats are in order
I also like the look of some of their newer pieces, but prices have gone well north!
Congrats are in order
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Cool From what I can ascertain of your taste in watches it’ll fit very nicely into your collection.
One question however, given that it appears to be a heavily modified ETA 2893 movement and is 20yrs old what are your plans/options for servicing?
One question however, given that it appears to be a heavily modified ETA 2893 movement and is 20yrs old what are your plans/options for servicing?
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
I shall probably speak first to Simon Michlmayr - local and very good.
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Lovely watch - always wanted a UN GMT back in the days when I travelled a lot for work.....my desire had decreased over the last year or so, but may now be rekindled!
Enjoy
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Late response and just catching up but that is superb Steve. Really like it but a above all it’s good so see something a little left field and out of the ordinary. Not going to bump in to too many people wearing one of those. Proper high end stuff as well.
Many congratulations indeed. Great choice
Many congratulations indeed. Great choice
Cheers now, Paul
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Thanks, Paul. I thought you might appreciate it. It was all a bit spur of the moment but I’m really glad I went for it.
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Wow....you get really busy and are not on the forum for a few days and BAM,......AVO has a Ulysse Nardin GMT!!!!!!!!!
That is a stunner and fine acquisition that suits you perfectly! Congratulations on a fantastic timepiece!
That is a stunner and fine acquisition that suits you perfectly! Congratulations on a fantastic timepiece!
Small collection of timepieces that I enjoy
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Re: Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT +/- Big Date
Thank you, Lance. As is often the case, I was in the right place in cyberspace at the right time, and I had to go for it.
My big indulgence these days is holidays and travel, as you probably know. However, having missed what would have been four consecutive holidays, I felt the need to give myself a little treat. Especially after the grimmest Christmas and New Year on record.
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
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