chronometer – Swiss Watch Makers https://swisswatchland.com Professional Watch Repair Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:42:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://swisswatchland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-New-Swiss-Watchmakers-Logo-Watch-Repair-32x32.jpg chronometer – Swiss Watch Makers https://swisswatchland.com 32 32 Introducing The Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military U.S. Navy https://swisswatchland.com/2018/09/17/introducing-the-ulysse-nardin-marine-torpilleur-military-u-s-navy/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:42:49 +0000 https://swisswatchland.com/?p=3574 Ulysse Nardin has built its reputation and legacy as as a maker of on-board ship’s chronometers. The most popular pieces are those that point to its nautical legacy. Ulysse Nardin saw their future laid out as they partnered with the U.S. Navy since 1905. Ulysse Nardin submitted for competition for main chronometers for precision torpedo boat timepieces. Of course, Ulysse Nardin chronometers came out as a winner which then partnered with the Navy.

This watch remembers those important chapters in the beginning of the company. It is made from stainless steel and available to 173 pieces. The in-house caliber features n escapement that incorporates silicon components in order to achieve lower friction and less wear and tear over time. UN also has received COSC certification for the calibers sourced for this run of watches.

Ulysse Nardin are known for their bulky chronometers, and this is exactly that. With a diameter of 44mm, this watch is definitely noticeable on the wrist. The dial portrays the Navy and Marines colors like the beautiful white on the dial with accents of blue hand and black numerals. And because this is is chronometer, reading the time down to the second is a priority met with a larger-than-normal small seconds sub-dial.

One thing that surprised many, and even me, was that the water resistance is marked at 50 meters. For a chronometer like this, anyone can expect it to have a water resistance of over 100 meters.

The Basics

Model: Marine Torpilleur Military U.S. Navy
Reference Number: Ref. 1183-320LE/40

Diameter: 44mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: White
Indexes: Roman numerals
Lume: No
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Sailcloth blue strap with four oversized white stitches

Movement

Caliber: UN-118, In-house designed movement Silicon technology
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, power-reserve indicator

Pricing

Price: $7,900
Limited Edition: 173 pieces

]]> The Omega Railmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer “Denim” https://swisswatchland.com/2018/07/25/the-omega-railmaster-co-axial-master-chronometer-denim/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:42:34 +0000 https://swisswatchland.com/?p=3437 The Omega Railmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer was a new release back in 2017 and it caught the eyes of many as it was a pretty cool watch overall. The Railmaster boasts the Omega’s 8806 Co-Axial caliber that is certified with the Master Chronometer movement with an anti-magnetic rating of 15,000 gauss. Many complaints people had was the color of the lume, which was a vintage-toned lume. Now fast forward another year, 2018, Omega is releasing Railmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer “Denim.”

Before many of you start giving it mixed feelings about this watch, it is actually a pretty nice watch that fits a casual look. This Omega is dubbed ‘Denim’ for a couple reasons. At first glance you see the striated denim dial that looks neat. Also, the use of denim for one of the bracelets with leather accents and finishing. The denim on denim look with the dial and bracelet does not really catch my eye but when you switch it out for the steel bracelet, that looks special!

The brushed steel case measures 40 millimeters across with 20-millimeter lugs. The central second hand has a burnt orange finish to match the Railmaster text on the dial. The crystal is double-domed sapphire with anti-reflective treatment on both sides. This case is also rated to up to 150 meters.

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Although this timepiece could bring in mixed reviews about its look, this new Railmaster looks very neat with a nice casual look. On the denim strap, the Omega Railmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer “Denim” is $4,900, and on a steel bracelet it’s $5,000. This Railmaster is available at Omega. Remember that Swiss Watchmakers repairs all types of Omega watches and you can send yours in for a free estimate.

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