Astronomic Timepieces from Ulysse Nardin
Accesories Comments OffHistory of Ulysse Nardin traces back to 1846 when Ulysse Nardin established his watch brand. The brand manufactured sea chronographs of best quality and almost immediately it became well known.
Ulysse Nardin had enormous success up to the second half of the 20th century.
Then popularity of sea instruments decreased dramatically, because electronic mechanisms were invented. This made Ulysse Nardin stop release of sea chronographs and the company started development of collector’s watches. In 1983 the company was purchased by Rolf Schneider. Though Schneider did not know much about watch making, he contributed greatly to the brand’s success by cooperation with the such talented watch makers as Ludwig Oechslin.
He suggested Schneider, who was in search for new ideas, to begin release of astronomic watch models. Thus partnership between two outstanding personalities started and it resulted in release of the legendary trilogy: Tellurium Johannes Kepler, Astrolabium Galileo Galilei and Planetarium Nicolas Kopernicus. These timepieces astonish by their impeccable design and unusual complications.
Among Ulysse Nardin wristwatches there is such a brilliant watch as the Perpetual Ludovice GMT that has many complications that are very useful for travelers.
In 2002 Ulysse Nardin released the great Freak watch. This is the most unusual tourbillion ever created. Other peculiarity of this watch model is a triggering mechanism made up specially for this watch model.
In 2003 the Sonata watch was released. This mechanical alarm clock with an amazing sound appeared due to the successful combination of Oechslin’s knowledge and talent of professionals from Ulysse Nardin.
Among the greatest novelties of this year is the El Toro watch. The El Toro watch model is a brilliant watch with lots of great functions. Those who adore luxurious wristwatches will definitely love the El Toro model, as the timepiece is really luxurious owing to its gold or platinum case. The El Toro has a sapphire crystal case back through which the movement can be seen. The wristwatch is waterproof up to 100 meters. The model features a luxurious rubber or alligator skin strap. The series is limited to 500 pieces. Brilliantwatch model for true connoisseurs!


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