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Since the spark
of international trade in the late
19th century, Ulysse Nardin has been
dial, the aesthetic
This year Longines is focusing on 180 years
crafting marine chronometers, keeping is snow-white offset by black Roman
of tradition, knowledge and precision. Based
captains and their valued cargo precisely numerals and bold accents of cherry red, the first of a new
in Saint-Imier since 1832, the famous Swiss
on course. Advanced since its first
presenting a style that is simultaneously family of movements that will house
watchmaker is celebrating its 180 introduction in 2011, the UN-118 caliber straightforward and interesting. Its
this anchor escapement in DiamonSil,
powers the artfully designed 2012
18K rose gold beveled case enhances
with Ulysse Nardin’s own oscillator
Marine Chronometer Manufacture.
the timepiece’s sophistication.
and its patented hairspring.
An expanded 45mm case and new crown
design are two of the improvements in the
coveted Marine Chronometer. Gracing the
collection’s latest addition is a beautifully
handcrafted enamel dial produced by Donzé
Further illustrating Ulysse Nardin’s
imagination in watchmaking is the UN-118
caliber, the manufacture’s self-winding
base caliber conceived and executed
entirely in-house. This caliber continues
The movement features a 60-hour power
reserve indicator, oversized small seconds
and a date display at 6 o’clock. The
timepiece boasts Ulysse Nardin’s “quick
setting”, allowing forward and backward
Cadrans, the world-recognized enamel the advancement of Ulysse Nardin’s use date adjustments. Manufacture will be
dial specialist and the latest member of of new materials and techniques. The available in a limited edition of 350 pieces
the Ulysse Nardin group of companies. anchor escapement in Caliber UN-118 is in 18K rose gold, and an unlimited edition of
The mastery of enameling is a refined and produced using DiamonSil, Ulysse Nardin’s two-tone titanium case with gold bezel and
complex decorative technique and depends revolutionary combination of diamond and crown or a stainless steel/titanium case.
upon the personal sensitivity and daily
practice of the artist. It is a centuries-old
craft that continues to make its stunning
mark on Ulysse Nardin timepieces. For the
Marine Chronometer
silicon, and a furthering of its pioneering
collaboration with Sigatec. Caliber UN-
118 demonstrates the synergies between
the technologies of engraving silicon and
Diamond Coated Silicon (DCS). It is also
From the art of enameling to the precision
of engineering and technology, Ulysse
Nardin reveals through the Marine
Chronometer that art and innovation go
hand in hand in leading the company.
70 71
th anniversary
through several commemorative models
that are worthy of the brand’s watchmaking
expertise. As perfect illustrations of Longines’
elegance over the years and as contemporary
versions of its historical prowess, these
exceptional timepieces have been produced
in limited editions.
With its characteristic single push-piece, The
Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece
Chronograph 180th wearer to activate the various chronograph
functions – go, stop and reset to zero – by
simply pressing on the single push-piece integrated
into the crown.
In order to celebrate 180 years of elegance
and tradition in a fitting way, Longines has
also introduced the ladies’ Agassiz 180
Anniversary Limited Edition
is specially designed to serve as a reminder
of the first chronographs produced
by Longines. It is closely based on the first
wrist chronograph, manufactured by Longines
in 1913 and fitted with calibre 13.33Z. The
new model uses calibre L788, a column-wheel
chronograph movement that enables the
th
Anniversary Limited Edition. The watch is
a contemporary addition to the collection
launched in 1982 as a tribute to the founder
of Longines, Auguste Agassiz. This model has
an ultra-slim rose gold case with a diameter
of 25.5mm set with 180 diamonds. This exceptional
timepiece is fitted with a quartz movement,
mounted on a black alligator strap and
completed by the mother-of-pearl dial featuring
twelve diamond hour-symbols.
As part of the line of extra-thin models made
by Longines, the brand has also designed La
Grande Classique de Longines 180th sary Limited Edition. This ultra-slim timepiece
in steel has a diameter of 29mm and is set with
180 diamonds. Twelve diamonds are used as
hour-symbols on the white mother-of-pearl
dial. With its steel bracelet and quartz movement,
this piece is the latest contribution to
a collection that has been a favorite for the
past 20 years.
Longines has returned to its origins for inspiration
in producing a limited series of 180
numbered pocket watches in yellow gold.
Fitted with a manually wound mechanical
movement (L878), Longines Lépine 180
Anniver-
thAnni versary Limited Edition echoes the first pocket
watches produced by Auguste Agassiz.
This exceptional model has a guilloché back
cover that opens to reveal an engraved case
back also in gold. The white lacquered dial
features black painted Roman numerals and
blued steel hands.
feldmarwatch.com | 310.274.8016
the 180 th
anniversary
of longines marine chronometer manufacture
feldmarwatch.com | 310.274.8016