Ulysse Nardin, the well known manufacturer of best quality wristwatches was founded in 1846 by Ulysse Nardin. Ulysse Nardin produced sea chronographs of best quality and soon the company became popular. Up to the second half of the previous century sea chronographs by Ulysse Nardin had fantastic popularity with maritime states. Then popularity of sea instruments diminished, because electronic mechanisms replaced them. This made Ulysse Nardin to give up development of sea chronographs and the company began development of collector's wristwatches. In 1983 Ulysse Nardin was purchased by Rolf Schneider. Though Rolf Schneider did not know much about specifics of watch making, he contributed much to Ulysse Nardin's popularity by collaboration with the such talented professionals as Ludwig Oechslin. Ludwig Oechslin suggested that the company should release astronomic chronographs. The well known Tellurium Johannes Kepler, Astrolabium Galileo Galilei and Planetarium Nicolas Kopernicus wristwatch models were presented as the result of the productive collaboration between Rolf Schneider and Ludwig Oechslin. These watch models are liked not only by astronomers, but by every person who likes unusually designed wristwatches of the best quality. The Perpetual Ludovice GMT is known as one of the cutest Ulysse Nardin timepieces, this watch features second time zone as well as other complications. Other nice timepiece by UN is the Freak watch that was presented in 2002. The most important feature of the Freak wristwatch model is its tourbillion that is truly unusual. The watch has a unique triggering mechanism. The Sonata wristwatch that is also brilliant, was released in 2003. This mechanical alarm clock with a fantastic sound was created owing to the great combination of Ludwig Oechslin's knowledge and craftsmanship of designers from Ulysse Nardin. Among the nicest novelties of 2010 is the El Toro wristwatch. The El Toro watch is a brilliant timepiece with many useful functions. Those who like luxurious watches will certainly love the El Toro wristwatch model, since the timepiece is truly elegant due to its gold or platinum case. An owner of this watch has a nice possibility to see the movement of the wristwatch through the crystal case back. The watch is waterproof up to 100 meters. The model comes with a luxurious rubber or crocodile leather strap. The El Toro is offered in a limited edition of 500 pieces. The El Toro wristwatch is truly fantastic, like all other timepieces by Ulysse Nardin.