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The new Ulysse Nardin Blast
Ulysse Nardin hasn't come up with something new for a long time. Over the years, the Swiss watch manufacturer has impressed people with its Freak and Diver timepiece collections. However, this time it was Athens Watch Blast. Blast is a new type of watch launched by Ulysse Nardin with a new UN-172 mechanism. Since the Quartz Crisis, watchmakers have been a hallmark of avant-garde watches and breakthrough designs. The new Blast timepiece inherited this tradition and consolidated it forever.
The new Ulysse Nardin watch big bang: new movement, new case, new era
The legacy of the Athens watch has a history of more than a century. The company gained recognition when it started manufacturing marine chronometers. In fact, the brand also has expertise in making fairly traditional watches. However, before Rolf Schnyder joined the company, everything about this watch manufacturer had changed drastically. Schneider is not limited by the thoughts of the time, nor is it bound by industry standards. The best example may be the use of "silicon" in UN watches.replica richard mille rm 011
This impressive foundational work has fundamentally led to today’s avant-garde behemoths we are witnessing today. Although many of the techniques and materials used are not part of the traditional watchmaking industry, they occupy an important position in the world of haute horology.
The brand launched the Blast series. This watch is very much in line with the description of modern Ulysse Nardin. It is large in size, has a novel and unique movement inside, and uses a set of unusual materials. This series of watches uses a 45 mm case, a skeletonized dial and an automatic tourbillon movement with a 3-day power reserve. It can be seen that the movement is paired with the rectangular upper bridge and the two-color double "X". If you turn the watch over, you can clearly see this "X" and the rectangular bridge.
Another thing that really impresses this timepiece is that the balance spring, pallet fork and escape wheel are all made of silicon. This allows frictionless operation and enhances the magnetic resistance of the fake luxury watches.
There are four new styles of this watch, namely Black Blast, Rose Gold Blast, Blue Blast and finally White Blast. The new Ulysse Nardin watch has a diameter of 45 mm and a thickness of 13 mm. Two of the watches are made of titanium alloy, DLC (black) or PVD (color). The third variant uses 5N rose gold and the fourth variant uses ceramic. The corresponding hollow dial of the watch uses complementary colors to match the overall beauty. Finally, the water resistance of Blast is only 50 meters. So, maybe you should avoid the sea while wearing this watch.
In terms of movement, the watch uses UN-172, a new movement derived from the manual winding UN-171 tourbillon. The automatic movement provides a power reserve of up to 72 hours while running at 18,000 vibrations per hour. In addition, this is the first automatic skeleton tourbillon movement ever made by Ulysse Nardin.
The movement used in the Blast series is UN-172 manufactured in-house. As mentioned earlier, this mechanism is derived from the existing UN-171. The 172 may be new, but it does lack the length of the power reserve. However, due to its automatic nature, it also has an advantage over 171. The watch has a power reserve of 3 days. This provides a benefit to the user because there is no need to wear the timepiece every day. The user can switch it with other things when he or she wants it, without having to reset the watch frequently.
There are other less significant changes. For example, UN-172 has redesigned the tourbillon cage to allow users to better understand the escapement. Blast timepieces also have United Nations certification, which grants tolerance-tested watches higher than COSC certified exact replica watches.
The first thing any buyer notices about a watch is its size. The case diameter of the new Ulysse Nardin Blast is 45 mm, which is a bit too large. Although more and more people tend to oversize watches, 45 mm is now commonplace, but it is still not everyone's cup of tea.
The odd-looking angular lugs are undoubtedly the highlight of the watch. They give Blast a unique identity and tend to make it look unique. The lugs mimic the design seen in military aircraft evading radar. These boxes have a "stacked" aesthetic, which means they can be realized in a variety of materials. However, the watch does not look too thick. In fact, a thickness of 13 mm seems to work well for a 45 mm watch.
This watch definitely exudes an atmosphere that is more important than life, but at the same time, its relatively slim case provides a comfortable and relaxing wrist experience. In the final analysis, this is all a person really looks for in a watch.Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain