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Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin is a Swiss luxury watch brand. Ulysse Nardin was founded in 1846 and has been operating without interruption since then. In 2014 the Keuri Group (Gucci, GP) acquired Ulysse Nardin. The most successful watch collection after the founding years, which also gave rise to Ulysse Nardin’s reputation, is the marine chronometer line.

Ulysse Nardin watches have introduced several innovations to the market, such as the Trilogy of Time in the 1980s with three different astrological timepieces: Astrolabium Galileo Galilei (displays local time, solar time, orbits and eclipses of the sun and the moon, positions of several major stars). The Planetarium Copernicus. The Tellurium Johannes Kepler. In 1996, Ulysse Nardin produced a Perpetual Calendar, which In 1999 was combine with the GMT± complication. Today, the Ulysse Nardin El Toro is the newest timepiece of that line. In 2001, the Ulysse Nardin Freak Blue Phantom offered a 7-day power reserve with a carrousel tourbillon and the Dual Indirect Escapement (with silicon to increase time for lubrication intervals). Shortly after the Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo with 8-day power reserve, a flying seconds tourbillon and Silicium technology hit the market. In 2002 Ulysse Nardin launched the Genghis Khan, a westminster carillon tourbillon jaquemarts minute repeater, with four gongs, each with a different tone. In 2003 Ulysse Nardin introduced the Sonata, based on the technical movement and features novel alarm setting with a countdown indicator and the patented dual time system with an instant time zone adjuster. In 2009 Ulysse Nardin launched the Moonstruck, which simulates the rotation of the Moon around the Earth, as well as the apparent movement of Sun around the globe. The Ulysse Nardin Stranger hit the market in 2013 , it features an in-house developed musical mechanical watch utilizing a silicium based technology from the UN-690 movement, it also plays the melody “Strangers in the Night”.

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Ulysse Nardin Opens Flagship Boutique in Boca Raton

More than 400 people attended the December 16 grand opening of the Ulysse Nardin U.S. flagship boutique at the Boca Raton Town Center Mall. Special guests included baseball greats Randy Johnson, Mike Piazza and Jeff Conine. Ulysse Nardin joined with Bobby Yampolsky of East Coast Jewelry to open the Boutique, which features more than 80...

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Dec 21, 2010 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Gerald Charles Introduces Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon

Introducing a new age of technical aestheticism, Gerald Charles debuts its Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon. With a unique design created with the expert oversight of the brand’s creative director, Octavio Garcia, the timepiece is a return to the original Maestro flying tourbillon released in 2005. Taking hints from the brand’s rich history, the new release is...

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Mar 21, 2023 by WatchTime

An Afternoon with Christophe Claret

In many ways, the story of Christophe Claret is the story of the Swiss watch industry. He is independent and innovative. Much of his work is done in secrecy. He designed and created many of the most complicated movements introduced during the past 20 years. Now, Claret emerges from behind the curtain to produce timepieces...

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Nov 28, 2010 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Hammerhead Shark Limited Edition Maxi Marine Diver

For 2010, Ulysse Nardin introduces the Hammerhead Shark to its Marine collection. The timepiece is offered as a limited edition of 350 pieces in 18k gold and titanium, and 999 pieces in titanium and steel. The 45mm polished titanium case is individually numbered and water resistant to 200 meters. Engravings of the hammerhead shark decorate...

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Oct 19, 2010 by WatchTime

Chronometer Quiz

You’ve read about COSC results here recently, but how much do you know about chronometer testing and certification? Here are a dozen multiple choice and true-false questions, plus an extra-tough bonus question, to test your chronometer knowledge. Will you achieve the accuracy required to earn your certificate? Take this test in 3 positions to find...

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Oct 17, 2010 by WatchTime

Rolex Romps 7 Million Chronometers in a Decade

Watch enthusiasts know that when it comes to producing Swiss chronometers, there are the Big Three Brands – Rolex, Omega and Breitling – and then there’s all the rest. Just how big the Big Three are in chronometer production becomes startlingly clear when you analyze Swiss chronometer output by brand over the past decade.

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Oct 11, 2010 by Joe Thompson

Ulysse Nardin Unveils the Monaco 2010 Marine Diver Limited Edition at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

Ulysse Nardin affirms its place on the oceans once again as an official sponsor of the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show and celebrates the superyacht exhibition’s 20th anniversary with the new, limited-edition Monaco 2010 Marine Diver, to be unveiled at the show’s opening today.

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Sep 22, 2010 by WatchTime

Who are Switzerland’s Top Chronometer Producers?

Read about Switzerland’s top producers of chronometer watches from data released by Switzerland’s official chronometer testing agency, COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres).

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Sep 12, 2010 by Joe Thompson

Ulysse Nardin Sponsors 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

Since its earliest days, Ulysse Nardin marine chronometers have guided captains and their crews across the seas. In honor of its extensive nautical and horological history, and in celebration of the Monaco Yacht Show’s 20th anniversary, Ulysse Nardin is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the leading superyacht show, to be held September 22-25...

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Jul 16, 2010 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin, Audemars Piguet Raise Eurozone Prices as Sales Rebound

Reuters correspondent Silke Koltrowitz interviewed Ulysee Nardin President and CEO Rolf Schnyder and Audemars Piguet CEO Philippe Merk at the Global Luxury Summit in Paris earlier this month. Both men said their sales are increasing, and each has raised Eurozone prices as the Swiss franc strengthens against the euro. The franc has risen about 4.6...

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Jun 21, 2010 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Caprice Tiger in White Gold

The limited edition Caprice Tiger glistens with an array of gemstones. The tiger form sparkles with diamonds and looks out through emerald eyes, while rubies mark the hour. The simple automatic winding movement features a diamond-set rotor in 22-karat gold, visible through a clear sapphire-crystal case back. The 18-karat white gold case is topped by...

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Jun 10, 2010 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Extends Warranties With Anchor Club

Ulysse Nardin customers in the U.S. can register their newly-purchased timepieces online and receive an automatic warranty upgrade. The new international warranty is valid for 3 years from the date of purchase (extended from the original 2 years), and customers who register their watches receive a free welcome gift and become members of the company’s...

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Jun 8, 2010 by WatchTime

Big Shots: Images from 2009

For those of you who like to collect watch images, we’ve assembled a few that we presented in larger resolutions during the past year. We have a little of everything… something old, something new, something for everyone. Simply click the smaller images to view the larger versions. Enjoy!

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Jan 4, 2010 by WatchTime

Lange Zeitwerk Takes Top Honor at 2009 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk received the L’Aiguille d’Or Grand Prize at the 2009 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. More than 1500 people attended the event, held at the Grand Théâtre. Launched in May, the Zeitwerk is the new face of Lange, and the manufacturer calls it the most important launch since the Lange...

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Nov 17, 2009 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. Geneva Auction Brings Over $6.2 Million

In the month leading up to the Patrizzi & Co. auction on October 25, more than 3,500 people visited the house’s web site each day to research items included in the sale. On sale day in Geneva, about 60 bidders were present in the auction room and another 45 participated online. 70% of the 253...

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Oct 29, 2009 by WatchTime

The Decade that Was

You can’t see us, but we’ve got our party hats on. This September, WatchTime magazine celebrates its 10th birthday. To mark the event, we’re publishing in our September-October issue (on newsstands now) a 38-page special section on the wild, wacky watch decade that just ended. The bulk of the section is a rundown of the...

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Sep 14, 2009 by Norma Buchanan

Only Watch Preview at Tourneau NY September 10-12

Watch collectors and aficionados will have an opportunity to preview the 34 one-of-a-kind timepieces being offered at Only Watch 2009 during an exhibition at the Tourneau Time Machine in New York September 10-12. Only Watch is a biannual auction held during the Monaco Yacht Show under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. The world’s...

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Aug 31, 2009 by WatchTime

Another Record Year for COSC in 2008

After setting records in 2006 and 2007, the Contrôle officiel suisse des chronomètres (COSC) once again issued a record number of attestations in 2008 with 1,599,588, an increase of +8.6% over the 2007 results. The number of timepieces submitted rose by 10.6% to 1,676,515. Of these, 1,536,950 were awarded to mechanical movements and 62,638 went...

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Aug 24, 2009 by WatchTime

Rolex Leads U.S. Watch Advertiser Pack

U.S. luxury watch king Rolex was the top watch advertiser by far in the United States in 2008. TNS Media Intelligence, which tracks watch advertising across 17 media categories, estimates that Rolex spent $49.30 million on ad placements last year. The figure is more than $20 million more than the number two advertiser, Breitling, which...

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Jul 12, 2009 by Joe Thompson

La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle Earn World Heritage Site Status

Swiss watchmaking centers La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle have been named UNESCO World Heritage sites. The neighboring towns, with populations of about 37,000 and 10,000 respectively, are located in the canton of Neuchâtel. Many leading watch brands have headquarters or manufacturing facilities in the area, including TAG Heuer, Breitling, Girard-Perregaux, Ulysse Nardin, Corum, Ebel, Patek...

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Jun 30, 2009 by WatchTime

Ulysse Nardin Diver Perpetual Limited Edition

Ulysse Nardin’s Diver Perpetual Limited Edition combines the best of 2 popular worlds: rugged, oversize dive watches and easy-to-set perpetual calendars. UN’s was the first perpetual that allowed all displays to be set forward or backward, including backward across midnight, using only the crown. UN’s large date places the numbers on the same level for...

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Jun 19, 2009 by WatchTime
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