Ulysse Nardin Classico COSC-certified chronometer
The new Ulysse Nardin Classico automatic chronometer watch takes place of the popular -not to say “iconic”- San Marko model.
The new watch, which is available in both 18 carat rose or white gold, sports both simple and elegant round case.
Together with more prominent winding crown and slightly larger lugs, the watch leaves a strong impression of understated elegance and style.
The Ulysse Nardin Classico comes in a rather large body whole 40 millimeters in diameter, which may be somewhat of a disappointment to people that associate a dress watch with smaller cases around 38 mm in width.
The new watch is available with a choice of black or silver dial. Yet, the most interesting is the watch in white gold, because it is equipped with a multilayered bright blue Grand Feu enamel dial with guilloche pattern.
Compared to the original San Marco watch, the UN Classico sports much wider hour and minute hands, not only increasing the watch’s usability in poor lighting conditions, but also providing it with even more impressive look.
Although some bloggers claim the Caliber UN-815 that powers the watch to be manufactured in-house, it is not really so.
In fact, the movement is based on a top-grade version of the mass-produced ETA 2892-A2 ebauche, since the watch is positioned as an entry level model for those buying their first Swiss Made luxury timekeeper.
However, equipped with a gold oscillating weight and officially certified by the Swiss COSC authority as a chronometer, the movement not only guarantees flawless operation for years to come, but is also quite accurate (for a mechanical caliber.)
It is not yet clear how much Ulysse Nardin is going to ask for this piece of art, but it is definitely a must have for those tired of super-massive timepiece of the last decade.
UPDATE ON PRICING: Okay, we have some information regarding prices. The Swiss brand wants around $14,000 for a rose gold model and almost $19,000 for a version in white gold body with blue grand feu enamel dial.
Photos: Ulysse Nardin
Ulysse Nardin Classico COSC-certified chronometer watch specification
Price range: $14,000 / $19,000
Movement: Caliber UN-815, automatic, COSC-certified
Complications: Date
Power reserve: 42 hours
Case material: 18-carat rose gold or white gold, transparent case back with sapphire crystal
Case size: 40 mm
Case height: N/A
Dial: Silver-colored, black or bright-blue
Water resistance: 50 m
Strap: Alligator leather strap with 18 ct gold folding buckle
Crystal: Sapphire, AR-coated
Evgueni Matoussevitch in Swiss WatchesTags: 40 mm, 50 m, Automatic, chronometer, Classico, COSC, rose gold, San Marco, Ulysse Nardin, UN-815, white gold
