Rolex vs. Ulysse Nardin Quality Comparison

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  • @jamesvincent414
    @jamesvincent414 10 місяців тому +6

    I bought the Ulysse Nardin maxi marine diver titanium bezel with a stainless bracelet new probably 8 years ago. I love this watch so much that I almost never put on anyone of my other mechanical watches. This watch is on my wrist every day. Truly exceptional quality. Best purchase of a watch I’ve ever made. 👍🏻

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  10 місяців тому +1

      Ulysse Nardin is definitely a not h above most other wristwatch brands! I also like how I seldom encounter people wearing UN.

  • @davycurtis
    @davycurtis Рік тому +8

    Had a UN since 2011. Services every 3years and still turns heads. Every man and his dog has a Rolex

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Рік тому

      Which reference? UN is awesome and is definitely a tier above Rolex.

  • @estradaarmory
    @estradaarmory 11 місяців тому +4

    I think UN is underrated, and that dial is just beautiful. Did you know they make their own enamel dials? That's what it looks like to me on the screen.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  11 місяців тому

      Ulysse Nardin is definitely one of the top Swiss timepiece manufacturers. The dial does look amazing on this reference. I think that UN has a weird reputation because some of their references are hideous, from an appearance perspective. That doesn’t mean that they’re still not top-quality though. The dial on my Maxi Marine Diver has a quilted look in strong sunlight.

  • @shipmate3577
    @shipmate3577 Рік тому +4

    If you like Ulysse Nardin, you should look at Girard Perregaux. There were both bought from the Kering group 2017-2018 by the same guy/group. I'm a big fan of the Girard Perregaux Laureato

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Рік тому +1

      I've never handled one in-person but Laureato looks excellent!

  • @shawnjudkins9510
    @shawnjudkins9510 Рік тому +5

    Not easy to rhyme Ulysse Nardin in a song. Once someone figures that out, it will take off like wildfire.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Рік тому +1

      LOL very true!

    • @Justacasualstranger
      @Justacasualstranger Рік тому +2

      I got you fam:
      Here are some rhymes for "Ulysse Nardin": garden, harden, pardon, carton, Spartan, bargain, carbon, jargon, margin etc

    • @shawnjudkins9510
      @shawnjudkins9510 Рік тому

      @@Justacasualstranger indeed!

  • @7452goscha
    @7452goscha 7 місяців тому +3

    I wish this guy would have said “and shit..” at the end of a few sentences. He’s got the accent for it.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  7 місяців тому +1

      Awwww schucks……yeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaawwwwwwwww!!!!!

  • @toddpower4674
    @toddpower4674 Місяць тому +1

    I got a blue and yellow gold ulysse nardin marine chronometer and a sd43 seadweller.
    Both are excellent but the ulysse wouldn't be easy to sell, I also got a hugh discount on my new ulysse and I'm not looking to sell it anyway.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Місяць тому

      UN is definitely a buy, wear, enjoy and keep. I bought my UN new at the AD and negotiated a steep discount. They’re definitely a tier above Rolex but their resale value is in the gutter.

  • @evh4611
    @evh4611 2 роки тому +9

    I love that Ulysse Nardin man

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! The dial is what sold it for me.

    • @GeorgievKristian
      @GeorgievKristian Рік тому +1

      I have the same with burgundy dial,but it's on a rubber strap:)

  • @DutchClawz
    @DutchClawz Рік тому +1

    Im happy you’re so great that you have a lot of dicipline. But there’s also people thay live in tropic climates or retain more/less water throughout the day. In those cases the glidelock is very practical

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Рік тому

      That’s certainly a great reason to have GlideLock!

  • @farragutspikes1
    @farragutspikes1 2 роки тому +9

    Nardin > Rolex. Not a Rolex guy at all. Just too obvious. I'll take IWC, Ulysse, and Kurono Tokyo over it every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  2 роки тому +3

      Rolex uses a higher grade stainless steel but UN blows Rolex out of the water with case and dial finishings.

    • @chazdean201
      @chazdean201 2 роки тому

      Just looked up Kurono. Those are badass

  • @st1tch87
    @st1tch87 2 роки тому +2

    Love the dial color on the UN.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  2 роки тому

      Thanks! That’s what makes the UN so unique! #UN

  • @micaljimenez7381
    @micaljimenez7381 5 місяців тому +3

    I dont think ulysse nardin is underated,i think they are a little too expensive,every luxury brand think being mkre expensive than rolex give them more credibility,like jaeger lecoultre who is sooo expensive today,breguet,blanclain,ulysse nardin,etc...i think they could be mkremafordable,because yes they are good,nice,elegant and very well made watches but why try to be just expensive?

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  5 місяців тому +2

      If I hadn’t negotiated a steep discount at the AD, I wouldn’t have purchased UN. At today’s prices, UN is off of the table for me but I love my Maxi Marine Diver. It’s unique, well-finished and I’ll likely never see another one like it in the wild. Jaeger LeCoultre is priced through the stratosphere nowadays. I’m glad that I purchased my Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control on stainless at the AD for a hefty discount many years ago. Jaeger LeCoultre today is priced how Patek was back then. It’s nuts! Now we’re seeing brands like Longines releasing some convincing pieces but they’re in line price-wise now of what Rolex was many years ago. Unless one of my ventures becomes insanely profitable, I’m content with my deeply-discounted rotation. Prices for mid - high horology pieces nowadays are simply out of control and I don’t see them correcting, due to the annual increases from the top manufacturers. That’s good for value retention but has forced a lot of collectors like myself out of the game. I don’t want to collect second or third-tier watches, even though I do like some of Longines’ latest references but they’d have to be priced 50% less or greater to make me pounce!

    • @micaljimenez7381
      @micaljimenez7381 5 місяців тому

      @@IrixGuy yes,exactly,i dont want too collect longine,i prefere like you very famous brand,i am a big fan of ulysse nardin...can you tell me if the acuracy of the ulysse is between 2 or 4 seconds per day like rolex? Because i am tired of some watches like frederique constant or my eterna,very nice but who loose 20 seconds per day,they are too expensive for dont give us minimum a good acuracy no?

  • @3211Co
    @3211Co Рік тому +1

    Awesome statement pieces... Love-em bolth !!

  • @suttonmatthew
    @suttonmatthew Рік тому +1

    The UN is also a single case. No, the lugs haven’t been attached.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Рік тому

      Thanks! For some reasons the lugs look like separate pieces. I guess that was how they finished the case.

  • @davidgeorge2666
    @davidgeorge2666 2 роки тому +2

    glide lock is to expand the watch when wearing a wet suit for a perfect fit. Guess u don't dive w/ that watch

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  2 роки тому +1

      That is one use case but the other is heavy eating and/or drinking that temporarily bloats the wrist.

  • @lukespector5550
    @lukespector5550 Рік тому +2

    Sell one & buy a decent suit. It's required here.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Рік тому

      I only wear suits for business and have several Cornelliani, Zegna, Versace and Armani Collezioni suits. I wear watch es while sporting flip-flops and a t-shirt though.

  • @marcwilliams9285
    @marcwilliams9285 Рік тому +5

    Never heard of
    You-lee-see nar-din
    It's pronounced
    Oo- lis nar-da

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! That sounds completely different than what I thought it did. How about Jaeger LeCoultre?

    • @lukespector5550
      @lukespector5550 Рік тому +4

      "You like talking gay then move to France........."
      * Ricky Bobby *

    • @marcwilliams9285
      @marcwilliams9285 Рік тому +2

      @Luke Spector you been smoking the blue veined Havana

  • @i8nm3gp
    @i8nm3gp Рік тому +4

    You can't compare because the one that's made in le locle is in a class of its own.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  Рік тому +1

      Ulysse Nardin’s dials and overall finishings are next-level. With that said, this is still a super capable dive watch. #UN

  • @russianbot842
    @russianbot842 Рік тому +1

    what's going on with your thumb man?

  • @adityadheerajkalabarigi1260
    @adityadheerajkalabarigi1260 26 днів тому

    I have a Ulysses Nardin marine chronometer in two tone- blue and rose gold, 43mm with roman numerals. I can surely attest it looks more original in its design and also aesthetically for superior to my Rolex yacht master black dial with black rubber strap. UN is very underrated.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  26 днів тому +1

      That’s awesome! It was actually the ‘2000s era Yachtmaster that I was considering when I purchase the UN. The UN looks a lot more high-end than the YachtMaster and it’s definitely a lot less common in the wild. To be frank, I have only crossed paths with one person wearing UN and it was an interesting conversation.

  • @joelopic
    @joelopic 2 роки тому +2

    Own a subby and a sea dweller. Have owned a UN maxi marine. The Rolex has a more refined movement, superior crown feel, brand recognition, etc. The UN dial and crystal clarity is better. Better looking over all. Bracelet is far superior despite the lack of adjustment sadly. Can buy a UN much cheaper on second hand market. Can service the ETA movement with less drama than a Rolex. Selling my Rolexes actually and buying this UN. If you want a cheaper alternative again, the Oris Aquis or titans are even better value and easy to service and own.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy  2 роки тому +1

      I agree with all points except for the crown feel. I find the crown feel of the UN to be superior to my Submariner and definitely far superior to the crown on my OP.