scorpion 0 Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Scorps Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver Blue Surf Review SPECS - · Case: Solid 316L stainless steel case · Movement: Seagull with power reserve dial · Crystal: Sapphire with Double AR · Bracelet: Solid end links, stainless steel · Case diameter: 43 mm not including crown · Case thickness: 14.5 mm · Weight: 177 grams including metal bracelet CONSTRUCTION + FINISH – Very nicely done with good polished finish all over. Case back is exhibition type i.e. with clear window so movement can be seen. It’s secured by 6 screws. Crown is screwdown and goes in and out smoothly. BEZEL – Unidirectional with precise movement and no play. Lumed pearl at 12 DIAL – Beautiful blue dial with lovely wave effect pattern on it. 2 large hands with the seconds on a sub dial at 6. It has a very smooth sweep. At 12 is a working power meter dial showing power reserve left. The markers have a nice white lume on silver finish. The 12 marker is the UN logo and dial also has a UN Anchor. Date window at 6 with an internal magnifier. CRYSTAL – Flat scratch-proof Sapphire with Double AR Coating MOVEMENT - Seagull 23 Jewel Automatic Movement with Functional Power Reserve and Decorated Rotor WATER RESISTANCE - WR rating is not known. Case back is marked at 200m but being a replica its best not to dive with it on unless tested first. I may remove the caseback and grease the “O” ring and seals which usually makes it waterproof and ok for swimming. HANDS – Skeleton style big bold hour and minute hands with blue lume at tips. Seconds hand in sub dial and red power reserve hand on top dial. LUME - Hands are nice bright blue, hour markers are lumed but not as bright ACCURACY – To early to tell but similar movements I have had have been very accurate. The Seagull 23 Jewel movement has a very good reputation. STRAP - Supplied on solid stainless steel deployant bracelet. It has 2 push buttons to release. It has a well designed and hidden divers extension. Engraving on it is deep and clear. It’s a very solid bracelet and is well finished. Edges are maybe a bit sharp not sure if this is same on genuine model but it’s not an issue. There is no micro adjustment but it has removable 2 x half links and 4 x full links. They are held in by a single screw bar and nice and simple to change. A dab of Loctite Thread locker prevents them working loose. OVERALL – I have wanted one of these for some time. I had never seen it on the metal bracelet only on rubber that I did not like. When I saw this one on special offer I could not resist. It arrived from China / HK in 5 days which is faster than Amazon ships. I ordered it last Saturday, had QC picture on Sunday and it was dispatched on Monday by Air Mail and arrived Saturday AM. It’s a very nice looking watch and a good size and looks larger as the dial is big and bezel thin. It’s quite heavy but bracelet is wide and distributes the weight well. The genuine model sells for around £6,000 which is way beyond what I would pay for any watch so I am happy to have this accurate replica in my collection. I hope you like the review, please feel free to leave comments and if you would like to see more reviews please send your donations to Scorp@ Watchfund.Com (minimum donation is £100 or $200) MORE PICTURES............ Edited March 14, 2015 by scorpion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markeym3 2 Posted March 14, 2015 Nice write up there ,, these are a great watch for the $$$ I may have to invest now ,, a nice sub /planet ocean alternative ,, I like the dial and bezel detail , thanks for sharing ,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 7 Posted March 15, 2015 Well done review and great pics as always, Scorp! Love these!! I've had at least 5 of these UN MM in various versions including blue surf, hammerhead etc. I've seen the gen in stores and met a guy who let me look his over in detail. Here are some of my thoughts: PROs Uncommon watch in real life, unlikely to meet anyone whos seen or wearing the gen Really eye catching and chunky design Build quality of case, rotating bezel, crown and quality of the dials are great The 23J (21 + PR jewels) movement with working PR is absolutely slick, winds to 100% with just a few rotations of the crown Price for the quality is great Movement very durable CONS Cyclops of crystal on many (not yours) seems always a bit off the Date window... Hard to see in QC pics because it's hard to guarantee a 100% flat on photo Date often a bit high or low in dare window Sometimes bezel pearl gets discolored with time Screws holding rubber bracelets together are prone to rust for some reason, I assume cheaply coated Movement on gen has a lot more blue color (ie not just the rotor) Caseback engravings look a little faint/shallow Overall it's one of my absolute favorites! If I could take pics like you I woudve reviewed it too!! Good job, -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barth 0 Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Great review, these are amazing value indeed !! Love mine Edited March 15, 2015 by Barth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martijn0007 4 Posted March 15, 2015 Great review! Awesome watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted March 15, 2015 Very well written review, and great photos too, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with this rep, I really like these myself, and the size looks perfect for my wrist size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 7 Posted March 15, 2015 One other thing, the serial number plate screwed to the side ought to be stainless like gen (not gold plated) -- if you're crazy about accuracy I've heard the gold finish can be taken off. And for rubber bracelet version-- don't lay rubber strap UNs flat on your desk! The hinged SS plate on the band can bite into the rubber part of the strap... Just store on its side or in your watch box -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
romford-boy 0 Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Nice review. Here's a genuine Maxi Marine Diver for reference. Edited March 23, 2015 by romford-boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freeboy 0 Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) reading the pros and cons.. wow rusty screws? That sounds like a bad screw job at the factory, no? I hate it when quality is an a or b and then the little non watch item screw up, ie rusty screw, poor leather etc.... I recieved a "box" for a rep and the cushion was, now get this.... a paper bag around a foam cushion.... why even add this type ofcrap? lol Edited May 15, 2015 by Freeboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotFatImFluffy 0 Posted May 12, 2015 Awesome pics, im surprised that these things aren't more popular, especially my specific model, which IMO looks more clean and closer to gen as a blue rotor seems so ungenlike (Even though what I heard is the whole movement should be blue) also my model isn't made to look like a limited edition, which just has more stuff to get right that usually doesn't get done right. If only I could take pics as good as in the OP, then mine would of sold. But w/e, I guess people expect a $100 special to be crap when these are very good watches (which should go for much more) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted May 12, 2015 I always loved the Gen Silver Golf Ball Dial model. This is a great rep- especially at the crazy sale prices. I should give this one a bit more wrist time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chenzomg 0 Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks for this, just reminded me about the UN blue surf I have sitting unworn in a box. Just dusted it off for wearing tomorrow! Easy to forget a quality piece when not looking at it regularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chenzomg 0 Posted May 13, 2015 After my post last night the fucking springbar holding the bracelet breaks after wearing for an hour! Lucky I was in the car and not walking about. Typical! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted May 13, 2015 After my post last night the fucking springbar holding the bracelet breaks after wearing for an hour! Lucky I was in the car and not walking about. Typical! Well thats what happens when you let them get dusty and unworn, its the watches reaction basically saying FU for leaving me in the box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chenzomg 0 Posted May 13, 2015 Haha that's very true! Needs an outing more. Anyone else find the pearl never fully lines up? It's a click out in this one but I feel I can never get it properly aligned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freeboy 0 Posted May 15, 2015 is that cool white golf ball like model still available.. not seeign it in toro bravo land? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
<RJ> 0 Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks for a great review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotFatImFluffy 0 Posted May 15, 2015 is that cool white golf ball like model still available.. not seeign it in toro bravo land? It hasn't been available in a long time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freeboy 0 Posted May 18, 2015 great review and thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Einawood 0 Posted January 6, 2024 A little late to the party - but do you still have this? and most importantly, do you know where i can find one? been looking all over, but the only thing i van find is shady websides or the blue one.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostrider 27 Posted January 6, 2024 35 minutes ago, Einawood said: A little late to the party - but do you still have this? and most importantly, do you know where i can find one? been looking all over, but the only thing i van find is shady websides or the blue one.. Bro, this thread is almost a decade old. Reviving old threads is bad etiquette. PM someone or make a new thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horace Derwent 1,029 Posted January 7, 2024 @Einawood : dear friend, are you the same guy who revived a 4 years old For Sale topic about an Ulysse Nardin on Repgeek ? I appreciate your tastes, i myself am NOT a Rolex or Omega guy but i love all the different and particular watches, so Ulysse Nardin is surely a beautiful maison for me ! You should avoid the 'shady websites' and insted stick to the Trusted Dealers. For example, Andrew (Trustytime) has an entire section devoted to UN http://trustytime888.io/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=298 Enjoy ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Einawood 0 Posted January 15, 2024 So sorry folks. I’m new to this game, so still learning the etiquette! and thanks for the links. I have found a couple of blue UN. Might have to settle for that, but it’s the white one who has catched my eye the most! I won’t be dragging any more decades old post up again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
