Ulysse Nardin UN 32 balance bridge with spiral

Ulysse Nardin

Founded in 1846 by Ulysse Nardin, Ulysse Nardin is a prestigious Swiss watch manufacturer celebrated for its highly accurate marine chronometers and pioneering innovations in silicon technology. The brand has a strong nautical heritage and a reputation for avant-garde horology. Famous models include the Marine Chronometer, the Freak, with its revolutionary carrousel movement, and the Executive Dual Time. Ulysse Nardin is a true manufacture, developing numerous in-house movements, such as the UN-118 and the UN-176 (for the Freak), known for their technical complexity and precision. It blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge materials and concepts.

Bridge

A bridge is a structural movement component that holds wheels, pivots, jewels, and other parts in place within a watch movement. Bridges provide stability and precise alignment, allowing the gear train and other mechanisms to function correctly. They may need replacement if screw holes, jewel settings, pivots, or contact surfaces are worn, damaged, or modified.