TEST OF TIME

Relatively unassuming until you take a closer look at its unusual calendar displays (the large numerals at the top reflect the date, while the ones at six o’clock represent the year), the 41mm steel Ulysse Nardin Classic Perpetual Ludwig is a rather faithful tribute to the Perpetual Ludwig of 1996. The original was created by Ludwig Oechslin, who was also instrumental in developing the brand’s iconic Freak watch. What makes this automatic perpetual calendar special – then and even now – is the fact that the calendar indicators can be adjusted backwards or forward via a single crown.