I'm in the mood for something different: Breguet or Ulysse Nardin?

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pnwyankee

·May 13, 2020

I'm thinking I would like for the next watch I add to my collection to be something a little different and after some casual research, mostly on chrono24 ( easiest place I have found online for seeing a large group of watches from one brand ), I have narrowed down to either a Breguet or a Ulysse Nardin
I am thinking 1950's, 1960's, or modern ( 1990's to 2015 )
My sweet spot for size, excluding crown is 35 - 40mm.
What do you think?
Thanks.

 

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Evitzee

·May 13, 2020

There are tons of watches fitting your requirements beyond UN and Breguet. Hard to recommend a particular brand or style, it really depends on what hits you. But if you go vintage on lesser known brands you need to have access to a good watch person otherwise you may well get stuck with a watch that is hard to repair.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·May 13, 2020

UN 36000 from late 60s early 70s

 

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Dan S

·May 13, 2020

pnwyankee

What do you think?

I think we need photos of the watches you're considering.

 

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pnwyankee

·May 13, 2020

Dan S

I think we need photos of the watches you're considering.

This is one of the few Ulysee Nardin models I have seen that I like ( mostly because I have not been able to find very many UN's for sale on the sites I frequent )
https://www.chrono24.com/ulyssenardin/vintage-n11hb--id12351972.htm

Here is the Breguet I like the best so far, but again I have not seen very many Breguet's either

 

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pnwyankee

·May 13, 2020

CaptainWinsor

UN 36000 from late 60s early 70s

Yes, that is an attractive watch.

 

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pIoNeErOfThEnILe

·May 14, 2020

pnwyankee

This is one of the few Ulysee Nardin models I have seen that I like ( mostly because I have not been able to find very many UN's for sale on the sites I frequent )
https://www.chrono24.com/ulyssenardin/vintage-n11hb--id12351972.htm

Here is the Breguet I like the best so far, but again I have not seen very many Breguet's either

i gotta tell ya,.....i think this would be archie approved and would not make his shitter list.

 

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w154

·May 14, 2020

UN can be a minefield and that puts a lot of buyers off I think. With a bit of effort you can find time only ones for very fair prices though. I think this one is late 1950s or very early 1960s.

 

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asrnj77

·May 14, 2020

My favorite Breguet is the big date marine. 39mm and the curved lugs fit my wrist perfectly. I don’t own one yet but it’s on my list

 

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Dan S

·May 14, 2020

I agree with @w154 about vintage UN. Many (if not most) are blatant fakes. Also, modern UN are considered high-end, but decades ago I don't have the impression that they were particularly special; e.g. the one on C24 just has a re-branded A Schild AS1799 movement. The one you showed from C24 seems like a common vintage style, and you could find very nice watches in that style of higher quality from many brands, such as Zenith, Longines, and IWC.

The Breguet chronograph is a classic.

 

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w154

·May 14, 2020

Dan S

I agree with @w154 about vintage UN. Many (if not most) are blatant fakes. Also, modern UN are considered high-end, but decades ago I don't have the impression that they were particularly special; e.g. the one on C24 just has a re-branded A Schild AS1799 movement. The one you showed from C24 seems like a common vintage style, and you could find very nice watches in that style of higher quality from many brands, such as Zenith, Longines, and IWC.

The Breguet chronograph is a classic.

I’d agree that many weren’t particularly special in the late fifties and early sixties, but go back to the forties and you’ll find some extremely nice chronographs. But that’s the real minefield. I’d be very nervous of buying from that period without serious experience.

 

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Dan S

·May 14, 2020

w154

I’d agree that many weren’t particularly special in the late fifties and early sixties, but go back to the forties and you’ll find some extremely nice chronographs. But that’s the real minefield. I’d be very nervous of buying from that period without serious experience.

And to go back even farther, UN made legendary deck chronometers, which to many people represents the foundation of their reputation.

 

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pnwyankee

·May 14, 2020

What do you think of this UN model from 2005?

 

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pnwyankee

·May 14, 2020

pnwyankee

What do you think of this UN model from 2005?

This is one of the cooler movement photos I have seen to date....

 

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pnwyankee

·May 14, 2020

I like this Ulysee Nardin Chronometer

 

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pnwyankee

·May 14, 2020

This is a very attractive Breguet with a Classic look....

 

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Njnjcfp88

·May 14, 2020

I really like my UNs. Nice horological history..and don’t see as many in the wild. Here’s a few in my collection
( 1970 high beat, a dressy 60’s with a white gold fluted bezel, a 2000 San Marco GMT +|- , and a ref 263-33 Maxi Marine diver. All great timekeepers ...here’s a few pics.

 

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eugeneandresson

·May 14, 2020

Lemania!!!!

 

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Njnjcfp88

·May 14, 2020

Gotta throw my hat into the ring too.

 

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pnwyankee

·May 14, 2020

Njnjcfp88

I really like my UNs. Nice horological history..and don’t see as many in the wild. Here’s a few in my collection
( 1970 high beat, a dressy 60’s with a white gold fluted bezel, a 2000 San Marco GMT +|- , and a ref 263-33 Maxi Marine diver. All great timekeepers ...here’s a few pics.

The Blue Dial is very nice!