First released in 2019 in platinum, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht Watch really caught our attention not only because of the amazing launch party thrown for the release of the watch but also because the watch itself is a true masterpiece of horology. The launch took place during Watches & Wonders Miami 2019 aboard an incredible 156-foot mega yacht made by Baglietto boasting 342 square meters —3,681 square feet— of luxury area accommodations for 12 guests. Below the first model in platinum aboard the Baglietto yacht.
Built in the same spirit as a luxury mega yacht, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht watch came back then with a generous 44 mm .950 platinum case with blue alligator strap in a special edition of only 30 pieces.
Things to Know About the Watch
The Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht watch in 18K rose gold also features a generous 44 mm case like its predecessor, this time with a black dial paired with a black alligator strap and also in a special edition of only 30 pieces. The Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht Rose Gold watch features a flying tourbillon equipped with a cage modeled on a ship’s propeller and with a ‘Grand Feu’ enamel dial with an incredible black gradient that almost looks like a natural obsidian stone dial.
The black dial features what looks like a ship’s bow plowing its way through the ocean waves with a satin brushed 18K rose gold appliqué. Magnificently reproduced in 3D, the bow seems to surface from a pool of rose gold as though it were emerging from the mist, and cuts through a sea of ‘grand feu’ enamel on a wave of foam portrayed with astonishing realism. The watch features a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock, an extremely accurate representation of the Moon with an ultra-detailed 3D spherical moon, a very sophisticated tide indicator, while an anchor attached to the windlass at 3 o’clock raises and falls to indicate the power reserve.
At 12 o’clock and featuring a very clever mechanism, one can be fully astonished by the action of the winding-crown as the watch gets wound and the gears and differential turn around along with the windlass and anchor that move up or down on the vertical power reserve indicator.
Along with displaying the time and captivating with its flying tourbillon, the watch provides the life cycle of the moon with a prominent ultra-realistic moon indicator located at 9 o’clock giving a three-dimensional presentation of the phases of the Moon. Below the moon indicator, the dial features a tide indicator that displays the height of the tides in real time in relation to a specific location, in addition to indicating the seasonal coefficients to the right side of the moon.
On the caseband, there is a small window located below the black rubberized winding crown that displays the position of the crown in the same way as the screen of a Chadburn Telegraph. And just like on all other Ulysse Nardin limited edition watches, there is a medallion located on the left caseband with the individual serial number and limitation of the watch.
The Movement
Fully visible via the display case back, the manual wound calibre UN-631 is the beating heart of the new Marine Mega Yacht watch. With its bridges finished in a very industrial/engine-like design —almost like a sci-fi machine—, the 37 mm movement is composed of 504 parts and provides a power reserve of 80 hours while beating at a frequency of 21,600 vph.
On the Wrist & Pricing
On the wrist, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht Limited Edition wears true to its 44 mm size but much lighter than its platinum counterpart as the density of gold is lesser than that of platinum. One of the nicest watches ever released by Ulysse Nardin with exceptional craftsmanship and one of the most beautiful dials out there. A watch that is perfectly suited to sail the seven seas aboard your Baglietto mega yacht in a limited edition of only 30 pieces.
Sticker Price $290,000 USD. For more info on Ulysse Nardin click here.
