ULYSSE NARDIN Sonata Silicium Limited Edition

[Ernie Romers]

Ulysse Nardin’s revolutionary use of materials continues, with the use of silicium in all its new models. The dial, micro-precision components, exclusive spring, oscillator, anchor and escapement, developed in collaboration with ASRH (Swiss Association for Horological Research), are technical features used in the movement and design of this latest model. Available in a limited series of 300 in both pink and white gold, this model is equipped with a cathedral gong alarm that can be set over 24 hours.

Movement
Automatic, calibre UN-67, 28,800 vib/h, power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Anchor and pin, and roller and impulse finger, in single silicium pieces thanks to plasma etching, silicium (1.1.1) cut hairspring (patent pending).

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, large date, dual time system with instant time zone adjuster, countdown, cathedral gong alarm.

Case
18K pink or white gold, 42 mm (limited series of 300 in both pink and white gold)
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and anti-reflective, screw-down sapphire back
Water-resistant to 30 m

Dial
Silicium
Second time zone, countdown and alarm counters at 6 o’clock, 10.30 and 1.30 respectively
Double date window at 4 o’clock

Bracelet/Strap
Alligator with 18K pink or white gold folding clasp