Winding 160 Anniversary

Nov 21, 2007,10:34 AM
 

Sans operating manual - I'm still waiting to receive the full packaging from UN - I haven't been very successful manually winding my 160.  I was told, by my dealer, that 40 clockwise turns would be sufficient, but the watch still stops every night, usually around 4:30am or so.   I tried a couple of extra turns to no avail. 

Any thoughts on why it might not be keeping time through the night?  I haven't actually worn the watch yet, "saving" it until Thanksgiving tomorrow to show friends...

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Anniversary 160

 
 By: Bill1 : November 17th, 2007-23:35
Hi All, This is my first post to the Ulysse Nardin forum, having purchased a new UN Anniversary 160 in rose gold today. My favorite Bay Area retailer was having a UN Trunk Show, which also included the cool Orbita travelling circus. Er, um, I mean travell...  

Welcome Bill 1 >>>

 
 By: amanico : November 18th, 2007-01:44
And congrats for this 160. This is a fantastic watch, in red or white gold. The case is spectacular, very well finished. The dial is perfctly executed. I see this watch as a modern interpretation of the Marine Chronometer. Wear it in the best of health! N... 

My new Anniversay 160

 
 By: Bill1 : November 18th, 2007-09:12

Awesome Bill, and well put by Nicolas...

 
 By: MichaelC : November 18th, 2007-08:39
A modern interperetation of the Marine Chronometer. As stated, the case is very unique, and I cannot think of a higher quality "base" movement in use today. Enjoy it!

Congrats!

 
 By: Sixxgrand : November 18th, 2007-13:21

This is a very good watch, and a very important watch

 
 By: bernard cheong : November 18th, 2007-17:01
The case is like you have noticed..very special. The dial is also very detailed and unique..also special. MOST..the movement carries what has never been done, for centuries...a new escapement and a new and important way to make watches. Not a gimmck or sa... 

Caliber 160

 
 By: Bill1 : November 18th, 2007-18:02

160 Anniv...

 
 By: GH1 : November 20th, 2007-08:14
Case design is very unique ( like a bath tub ). Rich blue dial with interesting details that grows on you . Very comfortable deployant . Most of all a very significant movement ! But the shiny and polished watch case is a scratch magnet so be careful with... 

My Anniversary 160

 
 By: Bill1 : November 20th, 2007-09:20
Thanks for the tip, George. Great advice. I was actually wondering about this myself, given how much front surface area there is to the case. Fortunately, I'm pretty careful when it comes to even my less valuable timepieces. I'll be extra careful with thi... 

The good news is that the top of the bezel is polished to a deep shine.

 
 By: bernard cheong : November 21st, 2007-02:32
This allows you to polish off, with a mild cloth, most scratches. The brushed side of the case, you have to be careful with the cufflinks. One point of note, is that there are deep polished watches and deep polished watches...and UN is very good at execut... 

Winding 160 Anniversary

 
 By: Bill1 : November 21st, 2007-10:34
Sans operating manual - I'm still waiting to receive the full packaging from UN - I haven't been very successful manually winding my 160. I was told, by my dealer, that 40 clockwise turns would be sufficient, but the watch still stops every night, usually... 

Did the crown engage the barrel?

 
 By: bernard cheong : November 21st, 2007-15:57
This is sometimes possible in the watch, in the 160, you will note that the date mech is special, and can be adjusted back and forth. The crown can may be in the first position, but not touching thebarrel at all. gently push it inwards..gently. When the c... 

Winding my 160 Anniversary

 
 By: Bill1 : November 22nd, 2007-21:56

Elegant, classy a beauty

 
 By: gurulikeu : November 24th, 2007-22:14