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Ulysse Nardin, the well known manufacturer of top quality watches was founded in 1846 by Ulysse Nardin. Sea chronographs released by Ulysse Nardin were of best quality and this contributed to fantastic fame of the brand.
The company enjoyed great success up to the middle of the previous century.
Then popularity of sea instruments diminished, as electronic mechanisms were developed. This made Ulysse Nardin abandon release of sea chronographs and the brand began release of collector’s wristwatches. The new stage in Ulysse Nardin’s history started in 1983 when the brand lost its fame and was purchased by Rolf Schneider. Rolf Schneider is not a watch maker, nevertheless, being a good organizer Schneider started collaboration with the most outstanding watch makers, such as Ludwig Oechslin.
Due to Ludwig Oechslin, the brand concentrated on manufacture of astronomic chronographs. The legendary Tellurium Johannes Kepler, Astrolabium Galileo Galilei and Planetarium Nicolas Kopernicus models were released as the result of the productive collaboration between Schneider and Ludwig Oechslin. These great watches allow the owner to learn more about the Solar system.
Among Ulysse Nardin watches there is such a great wristwatch as the Perpetual Ludovice GMT that possesses many complications that are needed by those who travel often.
The year 2002 was marked by presentation to public of the Freak watch model. The wristwatch is truly great thanks to its unusual tourbillion. The wristwatch features a unique triggering mechanism.
The Sonata watch model that is also brilliant, was presented in 2003. This mechanical alarm clock with a beautiful sound was made up owing to the nice combination of Ludwig Oechslin’s knowledge and skills of professionals from Ulysse Nardin.
Among the greatest novelties of this year is the El Toro watch model. The timepiece has such functions as hours, minutes, seconds, second time zone, perpetual calendar and other nice complications. Those who adore luxurious wristwatches will definitely like the El Toro watch model, since it is truly beautiful thanks to its gold or platinum case. A user of this watch has a cute chance to admire the movement of the El Toro through the transparent case back. The user of this wristwatch must not take it off for swimming – the watch is waterproof to 100 m. The El Toro comes with a luxurious rubber or alligator strap. The El Toro is offered in a limited edition of 500 pieces. The El Toro watch model is truly great, like all other wristwatches by Ulysse Nardin.