Pre-Baselworld 2009: Ulysse Nardin Chairman Smart Phone

Ulysse Nardin is the latest prestigious Swiss watch brand to delve into the luxury communications device market.  The Le Locle-based house responsible for the creation of such timepieces as the 1846 Chronometer and the Astrolabium Galileo Galilei, has announced a world-premiere smart phone--developed in partnership with SCI Innovations--that incorporates environmentally-friendly kinetic technology inspired by the winding mechanism of an automatic mechanical watch.

Dubbed "The Chairman", Ulysse Nardin's innovative new smart phone will offer a number of unique features, the full extent of which will be revealed at the upcoming Baselworld 2009 exhibition.  Although official details are limited at this point, Ulysse Nardin has revealed that the Chairman smart phone can be operated through any of the world's mobile communications service providers.  

The Chairman phone features a number of details inspired by fine wristwatches, including an exhibition window which reveals the guilloche engraved energy-generating kinetic rotor.  Production will be limited to an edition of 1,846 pieces.