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Ulysse Nardin Presents New Limited Marine Torpilleur For The Monaco Yacht Show
The Ulysse Nardin Marine collection welcomes a new Torpilleur model to its ranks. Released in honor of the Monaco Yacht Show, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Monaco Yacht Show watch employs the standard dial layout as used on all but four of the Torpilleur models (the alternative, a single-sub-dial layout, can be seen on the Torpilleur Military models we reviewed earlier this year). What sets this exclusive limited-edition aside from its peers, however, is the complicated three-piece enameled dial that has been created using the traditional techniques of grand feu.The dial is made by Donze Cadrans, a dial manufacturing specialist owned by Ulysse Nardin. Donze Cadrans follows the traditional path when it comes to enameling dials, achieving a labor-intensive, thoroughly rewarding result.
Nixon Goes Upscale With Its Automatic Chrono LTD Watch
Nixon has long been mostly a fashion brand, with bold, oversized designs and quartz movements. (Also good for presidential candidates!) With the launch of their Elite collection, they are moving into mechanical movements and higher prices:Simply put, these are the highest quality watches we make. Each one is made to the most exacting standards of Swiss watch makers, is custom built and features the Automatic ETA movement that has been the standard of quality timepieces for decades.The Automatic Chrono LTD is the flagship of the collection, a very limited run of 25 watches, in ion-plated steel with a tungsten bezel and crown cap. Tungsten is very unusual, it’s most often seen as the nose cone material for missiles, so if nothing else it’s a good conversation starter. Tungsten is incredibly tough and should make a good bezel material, remaining flawless for many years. The watch comes with a matching bracelet, though if you look I’m puzzled that they chose straight end