Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture with blue sun-ray dial

Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture with blue sun-ray dial. The blue sun-ray dial – the result of a galvanic process done by machine – gives the watch a special touch that distinguishes it from more traditional classic dress watches. It gives character and uniqueness. Best of all the tones and patterns change depending on how the light hits the dial https://www.aomwatches.is/.
 

The designers of Ulysse Nardin aimed to keep the dial as simple and understated as possible. Embossed roman indicators mark the third, ninth, and twelfth hour and embossed bars mark the remaining hours. Leaving out the location of the company gives more space around the name and the anchor. The design is wonderfully balanced. The “U” in Ulysse is aligned with the top of the 7 o’clock marker, the “N” in Nardin with the top of the 5 o’clock marker and when you draw a straight line from the dots at the 6 and 12 positions, the line goes through the middle of the date window, the sub-dial, the “UN” indication in the sub-dial and the anchor. This contributes to the balanced look. The in-laid sub-dial, with its 2 types of ribbons, fonts, and date window is itself wonderfully designed too. The sub-dial displays seconds and date. The small round date window reads well and its shape is indicative of the nautical heritage.

The case is a modern interpretation of classic, especially due to the rather short, curved lugs. The rounded edges of the bezel match well with the slightly rounded case body. The case design also gives depth to the dial. Although the case looks shiny, there is no mistaking its quality.The front looks delicate while the back reflects the boldness of a ship’s porthole. One could argue that a classic dress watch should also feature a more delicately designed case-back but this designs matches the DNA of the company better. The case-back is fixed via screws. The UN logo inlaid into the crown gives a nice touch to the watch.

The strap is made of quality alligator leather which has been dyed blue and features blue stitching. The pin buckle is simple but functional, with a style consistent with that of the shape of the case and lugs.The calibre UN-320 that powers the display of time in hours, minutes and seconds as well as the date. The automatic movement features a hacking mechanism, 48 hours of power reserve and a silicon hairspring and anchor escapement, facilitating easy maintenance and magnetic protection.