As a watch collector, there is something special about getting your hands-on a rare timepiece. Luckily for me, I was able to kill two birds with one stone by not only reviewing my first Ulysse Nardin watch, but by getting the unique opportunity to dive into their Freak Collection; something I've wanted to do for a very long time now.
Back in the 19th century, a pocket chronometer was not just a tool for captains, but a show of rank worn on shore and off. Ulysse Nardin's pocket chronometers were among the most sought after.