Monday, November 9, 2009

Wearable Art: Ulysse Nardin Classico Lady

Ulysse Nardin presents the world two breathtaking watches for women recently: The Ulysse Nardin Classico Lady.



Compared with so many watches in dull brown, black or white, these two watches with bright blue /purple case and leather strap will surely wow the people at first glance and attract their attention. And the animated bird depicted with diamonds are so lovely and exclusive that hardly any girl can resist to have such a watch.



The value of this watch lies in that not only it is presented in 18-karat gold with studded diamonds, but also it is crafted with a lost art that has been restored: the enameling. Enamel is a glass comprising silica, red lead and potash. In the glazing process, stabilizing elements [lime or magnesium] are combined with the main ingredient silica, to which fluxes [potassium, sodium] are added to lower the melting point. Different colors are created by using different metallic oxides.

Enameling is a watchmaking technique that has been well-used in haute horlogerie but highly restricted by a handful of skilled artisan. The process of enameling can be traced back to Gallo-Roman times. This refined decorative technique gives the dials a one-of-a-kind color, which is sometimes called the Ulysse Nardin Blue.

These two jeweled watches are truly wearable art glittering with traditional and fashionable sparkle. Just wearing such Ulysse Nardin replica watches would satisfy me already.

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