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Friday, October 3, 2025

TGIF: Achieving the Ulysse Nardin Classico Look

The Ulysse Nardin Classico Inspiration Watch

Sometimes collectible watches from elite brands haunt our dreams. For example, the Ulysse Nardin Classico is a beautiful nautical inspired watch. I can imagine wearing it as a well-heeled yachtsman and quietly motoring into an anchorage off of the Mediterranean sea. I can imagine checking the time as an anchor plops into the water and the line plays out. I can taste the wonderful meals that await along the French Riviera. But, like a splash of salt water, the lofty $8000 price tag keeps this dream out of the reach of many of us. The Ulysse Nardin Classico is a beautiful watch that touches our souls as a watch enthusiasts. However, a high-end luxury watch like this always raises a question:

Can we use this watch as inspiration and find something with the look that we can still afford?

The Ulysse Nardin Classico

You can see this amazing Ulysse Nardin Classico timepiece here on Amazon. 

But, what can we find as an affordable alternative watch? 

Ulysse Nardin Classico Alternatives

I found two affordable watches that might fit the bill. The first alternative that comes to my mind is the Peugeot Vintage Business watch (below).

Peugeot Vintage Business Watch (Amazon Photo)

This watch has the look with a small seconds subdial and a dial as blue as the ocean. It has a reliable Seiko quartz movement for trouble free wear.  With a price of less than $100, the Peugeot watch will even free up some cash for hourly boat rental at your nearest lake or beach town. If you'd like more information, you can check out the Peugeot Vintage Business Watch here on Amazon.


Orient Bambino Small Seconds Watch (Amazon Photo)

The second watch that comes to mind is the Orient Bambino Small Seconds watch (above). While the dial is black, this watch provides a date complication and an automatic mechanical movement. Orient has long been known for making quality automatic watches and classy looks. The brand does have some cachet with collectors. Fortunately for us, Orient is also known for being affordable. You can still get one for less than $200.  If you're Bambino curious, check this one out here on Amazon.




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