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Another Hont Ulysse Nardin Blue Surf

RWIGWH

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1st time buyer with Hont. Ok so Hont is money. You get the watch in a timely manner. Had to clear the sale with the CC company. Other than that painless, and I will use him again.
I just got home and snapped a view quick dirty pics and went to dinner with the watch on. I love it.
First impressions are the band is much more comfortable then I expected. At first I thought it would be awkward in it's fit, but after sizing it, ( you have to cut the rubber) and wearing it, I love the fit. Very comfy, as if it's not there. No cut whatsoever in the band with the metal inserts. It's a perfect fit.
The watch is a stunner, and will be noticed. The dial markers seem to be placed perfectly, and the lume is rep lume, but for me it's fine. The placement of the date wheel is fine, and does not look out of place at all. Nice magnification. The finish is excellent. I cranked up the power reserve and it seems to be functioning perfectly so far. That's the good...
Now for the critiques...
The movement is a bit choppy. Nothing to bad... but not @ 28.8
The case is heavy. Gen I believe is titanium, and lite as a feather, so it will not compare in any stretch. My rotor has what seems to be a dirt print of some type. Could be a finger print. I am going to try and have it removed. If not, I asked Hont if I can get another rotor. The clasp has a gap in it. Not sure if the gen does or not, but it really does not bother me. It's also missing the rubber covers on the pushers of the clasp.
Over all I am pleased, and feel it was worth the wait. I will buy all the other variants that follow. I really like this watch. :D
Big thanks to HONT for making this happen. Support this dealer guys. He got us a watch we wanted, and did not butt rape us on the other end, unlike some perfect clowns tend to do.
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P that is awesome that your transaction went so well. I am very happy you reported this. I am on the fence about it due to the lume, I am a junky! :lol: I suppose I could re-lume it though. Glad to hear the strap is comfy too. When do you suppose they will sell the SS strap as an add on?
 

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This watch is beginning to grow on me. Please don't let it grow on me or I will be divorced.

Congrats on a fine watch and a great transaction!
 

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I will say this. I have seen much worse lume, and much better... :lol:
I could not see that stopping anyone from making a move. You would most likely enjoy the relume anywho! I have no clue when the variants will come, but i'd guesstimate within 3 months.
 

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Nice dealer, nice watch, nice review. I especially liked the classy way you ended it with "no butt rape" comment. That sums it up! Thanks!
 

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csquared said:
gen is ss and relatively heavy too ;)
Thank you. That's good to know. Every Gen Nardin MM diver I have come across have been titanium and very lite.
 

Gavilan

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Has anyone noticed that they have different serial numbers?

Mine is 140. Honts one is 130.

I wonder how many different ones there are.
 

Migge

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This is a sweet watch,

wear it well and congrats on a flawless transaction!

// Mike
 

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Gavilan said:
Has anyone noticed that they have different serial numbers?

Mine is 140. Honts one is 130.

I wonder how many different ones there are.

I got 140 as well..Hontshould be wearing the gen right. If I were him, I wouldn't replicate my gen's serial number :D Anyways like MrZoSo said, if you really like the watch, go for it, don't worry about the flaws. Its really an enjoyable watch to wear and admire. I will also buy all variants that come out in the future.
 

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Great watch, the more I see it, the more I want it :)
Pity for the gap, how are the other owners' buckles ?

Not sure if the gen is Ti : the clasp and inserts surely, but I believe the case should be SS, like the rep :)
http://www.gemnation.com/watches/Ulysse ... -2557.html

The MAxi Marine has Ti inserts and clasp. But its case is SS as well.
 

zenmaster

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hont's website was just updated with a new black color (along with several other models of the marine collection)... but i can't seem to find any black color "blue" surf online, does anyone know if it's a fantasy replica?
 

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Pix said:
Great watch, the more I see it, the more I want it :)
Pity for the gap, how are the other owners' buckles ?

Not sure if the gen is Ti : the clasp and inserts surely, but I believe the case should be SS, like the rep :)
http://www.gemnation.com/watches/Ulysse ... -2557.html

The MAxi Marine has Ti inserts and clasp. But its case is SS as well.
Hey Pix. The rep clasp is marked Ti...However, I don't think it is.
 

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I believe it's not on the Blue Surf. But it definitely looks like TI on the MMD I own. If not, it's a good imitation (weight and colour)
 

santonio

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Watch is nice but gap in the clasp is more than gen...
 

Pavel_BFly

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Very nice watches. I have the same model but with number 130
Does somebody know how to fix this gap on the clasp?
 

Juspoole

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Thank you for the write up and that is a beautiful watch. I'm having stan from WBK look into this model for me as we speak I know Hont has the watches in stock but I figure since I'm ordering others. I heard great things about him and see if he can get it in stock


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