trailboss99 994 Posted April 15, 2011 One of the watch worlds truly good guys has left us. UN and his family have our deepest condolences. Le Locle, April 15th, 2011 – Rolf W. Schnyder, CEO of the Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin, has unexpectedly passed away on 14th April 2011 after a short illness. “With the passing of Rolf W. Schnyder, the watchmaking industry has lost one of its greatest visionaries, while Ulysse Nardin has lost an important source of innovation for the firm. We are profoundly moved and distraught at this sudden loss. Our full sympathies are with his wife and his three children, to whom we would like to express our sincere condolences,†said Susanne Hurni, press officer and head of media relations at Ulysse Nardin. Because a succession plan was already in place, the operational running of the business by the current members of management can be kept going without interruption, and continued in the spirit of Rolf W. Schnyder’s vision. Rolf W. Schnyder had acquired the family firm Ulysse Nardin in 1983, and since that time held the role of president and CEO at the helm of the manufacturer with its wealth of tradition. Under his leadership, Ulysse Nardin rose once more to the top of the mechanical watchmaking sector, with numerous innovations such as the first astronomical wrist watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted April 15, 2011 oh my, I received an Watch catalogue last week with his signature Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted April 15, 2011 It is truly a sad day when someone so respectfully referred to as a "visionary" dies, as the vision they are known for usually is lost with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted April 15, 2011 Very sorry to hear this. I hope the manufacture continues its brilliant work. UN have long been one of my favourite brands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted April 15, 2011 Condolences to all of his loved ones. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted April 15, 2011 Very sad news, RIP. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David543 0 Posted April 16, 2011 Oh Damn. Love UN, he was a visionary for sure, responsible for some amazing technical innovations and superbly individual watches I admire. Owning a gen if of one of his watches was a dream of mine. Condolences to all who knew him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
