Skeleton Manufacture. - Ulysse Nardin
Skeleton Manufacture. - Ulysse Nardin
Skeleton Manufacture. - Ulysse Nardin
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<strong>Skeleton</strong> <strong>Manufacture</strong>.<br />
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The <strong>Skeleton</strong> <strong>Manufacture</strong> celebrates the interplay of light and innovation.<br />
<strong>Ulysse</strong> <strong>Nardin</strong> unveils its first timepiece featuring an exclusive skeleton tourbillon caliber. Incorporating the very latest<br />
silicon technology, it is an exquisite expression of the brand’s pioneering spirit.<br />
An independent watchmaker specializing in innovative techniques, <strong>Ulysse</strong> <strong>Nardin</strong> unveils the <strong>Skeleton</strong> <strong>Manufacture</strong>, its<br />
first timepiece featuring a skeleton caliber that has been fully developed and manufactured in-house. With this watch,<br />
the Le Locle-based <strong>Manufacture</strong> combines cutting-edge technology with an aesthetic exploration of the themes of<br />
transparency and simplicity. The <strong>Skeleton</strong> <strong>Manufacture</strong> is an impressive and unique contemporary timepiece that pays<br />
tribute to the brand’s prestigious past.<br />
Purity and transparency.<br />
<strong>Skeleton</strong>izing is a subtle art that requires both watchmaking know-how and an artistic sensibility. The aim is to reveal the<br />
inner workings of the movement by reducing the structure of components to a bare minimum, allowing light to penetrate<br />
freely through. <strong>Ulysse</strong> <strong>Nardin</strong>’s <strong>Skeleton</strong> <strong>Manufacture</strong> is a brilliant example of this endeavor.<br />
The watchmaker’s new movement has been specially developed for this occasion, and instantly seduces with its refined<br />
architecture and perfectly balanced proportions. The barrel at 12 o’clock mirrors the escapement placed at 6 o’clock.<br />
Above the latter is a ratchet wheel engraved with the brand name, insignia and the power reserve. Surfaces are decorated<br />
with an eye-catching contrast of bead-blasted and polished finishes. Color variations enhance the visual interest of<br />
metallic components. Crimson rubies sparkle among the hand-beveled bridges embellished with a satin-finish “sunray»<br />
decoration.<br />
On the version with a red gold case, each train wheel is rhodium-plated, while those of the platinum version are finished<br />
in glowing straw-colored 18-carat yellow gold. The blue of the steel screws echoes the azure tone of the silicon components.<br />
The specially designed hands are inspired by a gently curved leaf shape and are skeletonized at their tips. Recalling<br />
a <strong>Ulysse</strong> <strong>Nardin</strong> caliber from 1922, the back bears a screwed-in plate engraved with the serial number, making each<br />
timepiece unique.<br />
Cutting-edge technique.<br />
Since it was founded in 1846, <strong>Ulysse</strong> <strong>Nardin</strong> has distinguished itself with its pioneering approach. The accuracy and<br />
quality of its timepieces have forged an unrivalled reputation for the brand in the rarefied world of fine watchmaking.<br />
Perpetuating this spirit, <strong>Ulysse</strong> <strong>Nardin</strong> has been a forerunner in the use of silicon, which it featured in a watch for the first<br />
time in 2001.<br />
The <strong>Skeleton</strong> <strong>Manufacture</strong> is an elegant showcase for this exceptional know-how: nestled within the hand-wound<br />
mechanical movement is a flying tourbillon that comprises a balance spring, anchor and escapement wheel made from<br />
silicon. The power reserve offers an impressive duration of 170 hours.<br />
The <strong>Skeleton</strong> <strong>Manufacture</strong> is available in two limited editions: 99 pieces in red gold and 99 pieces in platinum.
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Technical data.<br />
Movement<br />
Power-Reserve<br />
Winding<br />
Functions<br />
Case<br />
Dimensions<br />
Water-resistance<br />
Crystal<br />
Case-back<br />
Band<br />
Caliber UN-170 <strong>Manufacture</strong>,<br />
23 jewels, 18’000 V/H<br />
Approx. 170 h<br />
Manual Winding<br />
Hours and minutes<br />
Red gold or platinum<br />
44 mm<br />
30 m<br />
Anti reflective sapphire crystal<br />
Sapphire crystal<br />
Alligator leather with simple buckle
<strong>Ulysse</strong> <strong>Nardin</strong> SA © 2013 - <strong>Manufacture</strong> de Montres et Chronomètres - 3 rue du Jardin - CH-2400 Le Locle - Switzerland<br />
T. +41 32 930 7400 - FAX +41 32 930 7419 - www.ulysse-nardin.com - info@ulysse-nardin.ch