Home time and any destiny

Born from its iconic line, the Dual Time Manufacturing allows the adjustment of a  second time zone and date-backward or forward. Just as the Marina collection, this Dual Time line is equipped with a movement that has been entirely developed and produced within Ulysse Nardin.

Never before had a watch manufacturer  fulfilled the desire of comfort for frequent travelers and explorers. Part of the iconic collection of Ulysse Nardin, the launch of the Dual Time Manufacturing was an important milestone in the history of contemporary watchmaking.

 For the first time it is possible to adjust the second time zone back and forth. Now this amazing piece is equipped with an automatic movement that has been developed, designed and produced entirely within manufacturing: the caliber UN-334. Equipped with a large double window date stamp which is  adjustable in both directions and  a silicon escapement, reaching a level of watchmaking technology that very few are  able to master has been achieved.

 

 

Independence through innovation: the Manufacture of Ulysse Nardin constantly pursues the steep path but extraordinarily valuable chose to take a couple of years ago. Showing hours, minutes, large seconds at 6 o’clock, a large double window at the dater and functions of the second time zone, Dual Time Manufacturing is undoubtedly one of the easiest watches to read . While the indicator of “ home time “ always follows 24 hours in the window at 9 o’clock, the hour hand can be easily adjusted to the local time , just as backward or forward. This is easily accomplished by pressing the buttons ( +) or (- ) located at 10 and 8 , without the need to remove the watch stopping or recorded time. The ultimate in mechanical refinement, the calendar function automatically synchronizes with the adjustments made in any direction.

Behind this simple use we can find a true lesson of manufacture. The UN-334 displays the result of several years of research. It has 48 hours of power reserve, with an anchor, escapement wheel and silicon roller. It has a silicon spiral patented 4 Hz 1.1.1., Ensuring impressive accuracy. Having made his debut on the clock a little over 10 years ago, thanks to the pioneering efforts of Ulysse Nardin, this very contemporary material requires no lubrication and is much more resistant to wear than others. It is a very complex work, its manufacturing techniques remain the prerogative of a handful of watch brands. Its automatic movement, a technological jewel, shown through sapphire glass at the bottom.

The bold modernity of this outstanding piece is complemented by a classic touch that gives it an air of casual elegance. Water resistant to 30 meters and completely redesigned its case, 42 mm, is available in steel or pink gold 18K (kt), along with a leather crocodile strap or steel bracelet of pink gold 18 kt with deployant clasp. It also guarantees perfect legibility, it’s hands pierced in hours and minutes walking around the black or silver dial, they have added a delicate and soft light that characterizes true timeless watches. This chameleon piece fits both equally an ordinary day in the city as an important event.

Text: Ulysse Nardin ± Photo: Ulysse Nardin