The Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer is one of the best luxury watches with 18-carat Rose Gold. The watch combines lightness and marine design and can be considered a luxury watch. Because when it comes to craftsmanship from carefully selected materials, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer has no rival.
One of the highlights is undoubtedly the automatic calibre, which is part of the company’s manufacturing and perfectly meets the requirements of this full-fledged chronometer.
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Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer Review 2024
Dial
The UN-118 dial is the most traditional. It follows the established conventions of the marine chronometer, or deck clock, the early nautical watch that put Ulysse Nardin on the map. Poiret hands contrast with the vivid white lacquered dial, printed with bold Roman numerals, and the dial text is balanced along the horizontal axis.
The dial is also vertically balanced and features a large small seconds dial at 6 o’clock, bordered by a railway-style chapter ring. At the top of the dial is a classic-style, slightly smaller power reserve indicator. It’s hard to go wrong with black and white colours with the occasional red and blue highlights.
Ulysse Nardin also offers a more modern blue dial variant, but the white one is for you if you prefer a timeless style. It is worth noting that this dial is a bit simpler than the fired enamel dial on the tourbillon, which is reflected in its more accessible price.
That said, it’s a well-executed dial that doesn’t challenge your expectations profoundly. This is precisely what you want in a watch like this.
Case
Let’s discover the details that distinguish the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 1186-122-40 from cheaper premium watches and elevate it to the luxury segment. Watch enthusiasts will find a case where they can get their money’s worth. This specimen is made of stainless steel.
For example, the Marine Collection also offers wristwatches with 18-carat rose gold cases for a significant additional cost. The stainless steel used here is impeccably crafted and has an outstanding finish befitting the luxury label.
All surfaces of the case centre, case back, and grooved bezel are highly polished, giving the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer a luxurious look. The fact that Ulysse Nardin does not compromise on the functionality of its luxury watches is evident in the crown protection, which performs its namesake function very conveniently, in case you want to be active with the watch.
On the other side of the crown, the manufacturer screwed in a nameplate. This shows the model’s production number, in this case 2613.
Strap
Ulysse Nardin equipped his marine chronometer with a uniquely designed blue rubber strap. Visually, the bracelet and lugs fit like two bricks, so you can’t move the bracelet as far as you’d like.
The shorter rubber and stainless steel links can be removed from the bracelet to adjust the length to fit your wrist optimally. Uniquely, a stainless steel folding clasp is on the other end of the bracelet.
The blue rubber strap is a bit unconventional, but it is superior to competitors in practicality. The folding clasp ensures a very secure fit. The bracelet fits snugly against the lugs, reducing wear and tear and positively impacting its longevity.
Movement
The automatic UN-118 is an entirely new and attractive workhorse with several notable features. It has a 60-hour power reserve, silicone hairspring, and a silicone escapement coated with synthetic diamonds. The finish is beautiful but not overpowering.
I like the stylized oscillating weight in the shape of an anchor with three more anchors inserted. My favourite detail on this rotor is the rough, hand-etched finish that adds textural interest.
Conclusion
Ulysse Nardin has been very upfront about wanting to appeal to a broader demographic, and Torpilleur looks set to be an essential flagship in achieving this mission.
Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer’s attractive styling, smartly designed case, and movement serve its purpose at a competitive price. Marine Chronometer UN-118 might be suitable if you know your horology and are a little less mainstream.
