Welcome the New Year with Ulysse Nardin’s «Year of the Goat»
Celebrate 2015 in unparalleled style with Ulysse Nardin’s “Year of the Goat” timepiece from the Classico Collection that brings a touch of realism to your wrist
As the eighth animal sign in the Chinese Zodiac, the three goats grazeon golden strands of grass, preferring the peaceful calm of reflection and tranquillity. For over 25 years, Ulysse Nardin has been capturing the concept of realism on its dials that feature in this collection, by employing the intricate champlevé method.
Using this rare, centuries-old art, Ulysse Nardin presents a lifelike depiction of the goat. To achieve this is hard work and requires a number of steps. Firstly, a fine chisel is used to engrave minuscule cells directly onto the watch dial before it is filled with coloured enamel. The dial is then fired in a kiln, until the enamel melts and the process is repeated several times over, eventually resulting in a masterpiece that is lifelike; a feat that can only be achieved by the touch of true horological masters.
A limited-edition series, the Classico Goat features a mechanical self-winding, COSC-certified UN-815 movement, visible through a sapphire crystal exhibition window which is located on the case back. It has a power reserve of 42 hours and is water resistant to 50 meters. The 40mm case is crafted from 18ct rose gold and leads to a perfectly sculpted crown which illustrates the Ulysse Nardin logo. The midnight dark blue leather strap is accented by a rose gold tang buckle.
