Felix Scholz
On the off chance that you're not, Ulysse Nardin is a brand you should be paying attention to. There's a real energy around the Le Locle-based manufacture all the burners are firing. And while one of the brand's most discussed 2019 releases ?the exquisitely painted sexy mermaid pieces of the Classico Manara series is *too rude* for T+T, there's still plenty of other, less X-rated horology to discuss. Like the new Freak X, a technically toned down take on their iconic rebel that still delivers high impact with less of a hit to the hip pocket. And then there's the Skeleton X, a modern skeletonised piece that's technical and cool, especially in the Carbonium case. Finally, if you're after something a little more everyday and tool-like, there's a stylish new diver, which offers enough twists on the classic genre to make it worth a second (and third) look. As recently as a few years ago it seemed like Ulysse Nardin was all at sea, but 2019's tight, focused collection proves the brand is full steam ahead and ready for anything.
08.03.19