Ulysse Nardin releases three new novelties ahead of the 2018 session of the SIHH. The novelties are the Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu, the Marine Torpilleur Military with two dial options and the Classico Manufacture Grand Feu.
Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu
Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu
The Marine Tourbillon is the essential Ulysse Nardin. It unites the fundamentals to the core philosophy of the brand: in-house production, technical avant-garde and rare artistry. First introduced in SIHH 2017 (full review on the link), the new version now carries a new blue, guilloched grand feu dial.
The self-winding UN-128 caliber is produced in-house in the workshops at Le Locle utilising silicium technology. The movement has a 60-hour power reserve and a magnificent flying tourbillon.
Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military
The UN Marine Torpilleur Military with a black dial. The C.W. on the dial stands for Chronometer Watch, an indication to the high level of chronometry achieved.
The success of the UN Marine Torpilleur has inspired the manufacture to release the Marine Torpilleur Military edition. A chronometer designed for the adventurer. The design is a direct descendant of the pocket chronometers prized by sea captains, and reimagined to create a modern air.
The caseback is stamped with a Torpilleur boat
Its two interpretations take inspiration from the eternal elegance of vintage military timepieces. One with an eggshell white dial, whose outlined Arabic numerals enable quick reading of the time, matched by an elegant tan leather strap. The other in chic black, with orange Arabic numerals and superluminova-coated hands. Both editions is equipped with an over-sized crown, and a formidable 44 mm case with a steel sand-blasted finish, water-resistant to 50 meters, and stamped on the back with the distinctive Torpilleur
The movement is the UN-118, and is one of UN’s celebrated Marine Chronometer movements.
Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu
Two versions of the Classico Manufacture Grand Feu are available. One in a pure white enamel dial, and another in an intense black. The art of making black enamel dials is more complex than white ones. The selection of the the enamel powder is crucial in determining the result: black can only be created by applying different and carefully chosen colored pigments to the substrate, giving the enamel opacity and depth.
It is very challenging to control the quality of an enamel dial, and each of the successive high-temperature firings poses a risk to the outcome. Black reveals the slightest imperfection, the craftsmen and women at Donzé Cadran take great pains to smooth the surface of the enamel in between each trip to the kiln, knowing that at any time, the slightest flaw could ruin all their efforts. After the enamel dial is polished to a high sheen, it is ready for the final operation: applying the Roman numerals in a contrasting color that reveals the full splendor of the Grand Feu enamel dial.
The watch is powered by the in-house UN-320 caliber movement.
Technical Data and Price
Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu
Reference 1283-181/E3
Movement caliber UN-128
In-house designed movement Silicium escapement and spring
Power-Reserve approximately 60 h
Winding self-winding
Functions Chronometer with power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock 60 seconds flying Tourbillon
Case stainless steel
Bezel fluted, stainless steel
Dial blue “Grand Feu” enamel with roman numerals
Crown screw down security crown, covered with rubber
Diameter 43 mm
Water-resistance 100 m Crystal anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back open case-back with sapphire crystal
Strap leather strap with folding clasp
Price S$43,100-, €28‘000.-, CHF 28‘000.- Prices are subject to changes without prior notice
Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military
References 1183-320LE/60 1183-320LE/62
Limited Edition 300 pieces
Movement caliber UN-118, Ulysse Nardin certificate In-house designed movement. Escapement, patented DIAMonSIL
Oscillator: patented inertial balance wheel I 10 with silicium hairspring
Power-Reserve approximately 60 h
Winding self-winding
Functions chronometer COSC small direct seconds at 6 o’clock
Case stainless steel
Bezel fluted, stainless steel
Dial eggshell or black with Arabic numerals
Crown screw down security crown
Diameter 44 mm
Water-resistance 50 m
Crystal anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back stamped with a Torpilleur boat
Strap leather strap with folding buckle
Price S$12,200-, € 7’900.-, CHF 7’900.- (1183-320LE/60) € 7’900.-, CHF 7’900.- (1183-320LE/62) Prices are subject to changes without prior notice
Classico Manufacture Grand Feu
Reference 3203-136-2/E2 3203-136-2/E0-42
Movement Caliber UN-320, In-house designed movement, with Ulysse Nardin certificate. Silicium hairspring and anchor escapement
Power-Reserve approximately 48 h
Winding self-winding
Functions H/M/s/D small seconds-hand counter at 6 o’clock Forward and backward date corrector
Case stainless steel
Dial white or black “Grand Feu” enamel with roman numerals
Diameter 40 mm
Water-resistance 30 m
Crystal anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back screwed open case back with sapphire crystal
Strap leather strap with a tang buckle
Price S$12,300-, €8’800.-, CHF 8’800.- (ref 3203-136-2/E2) €8’800.-, CHF 8’800.- (ref 3203-136-2/E0-42) Prices are subject to changes without prior notice
