Here are the technical specifications

I had been asked to withhold them until the public opening of the fair:

Technical data.

Ref. 1062-113    18 ct Red gold
Ref. 1069-113    Platinum
Movement    Caliber UN-106 (in-house developed and conceived)
Power-Reserve    Approx. 50 h
Functions    Astronomical watch with perpetual movement. Indication of position of Sun and Moon in relation to Earth. Moon phases. Hours and minutes. Instant time zone adjuster with patented quick setting device.
Winding    Mechanical self-winding with a bi-directional rotor
Dial    Hand painted Earth on Mother of Pearl dial
Diameter    46 mm
Water-resistance    100 m
Crystal    Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back    Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Crown    Screw down security crown
Bracelet        Alligator leather strap and folding buckle
Limitation    Limited edition of 500 pieces in red gold and 500 pieces in platinum

Basel preview: Ulysse Nardin "Moonstruck"

By: Marcus Hanke : March 16th, 2009-13:10

It is a great pleasure for me to present a first preview of a most magnificent and innovative timepiece, the "Moonstruck". Finally, Ulysse Nardin continues its famous tradition of developing and making astronomical wristwatches with that specific genius t...

YO, Marcus!

By: amanico : March 16th, 2009-13:14

Now that's what I expected from U.N... Talentuous, innovative, original, a bit mad...All what I love! My God! I'm excited and can't wait to see the full pics of this watch. May you email me the prices in platinum and RG, please, Marcus? Best, Nicolas

Slow down, young Padawan! ....

By: Marcus Hanke : March 16th, 2009-13:18

... only the first prototypes will be ready for the Basel fair, so I expect the delivery not before the second half of the year. So I have no idea about the prices yet. But if you want, you can set your name on the list ... Regards, Marcus

I can wait to get it, Marcus

By: amanico : March 16th, 2009-13:21

But can't wait to see it, to see whole pics of what I feel to be a pure Beauty... Then, I will have time to save money to get it. Best, Padawan.

I have seen the Moonstruck, and it is the first aesthetic descendant of the FREAK

By: bernard cheong : March 22nd, 2009-03:43

It is so beautiful, htree dimensional, multi layered, and YET..it is not noveau riche bullshit, but a serious piece of art, irregardless of whether I personaly understand or need to know about tides...it is knowing that it is seriously a tool for the mari...

I have the feeling I will go on it, too, Bernard.

By: amanico : March 22nd, 2009-03:46

What are its dimensions, and other technical details, Bernard? (nt)

By: Ronald Held : March 26th, 2009-10:21

Here are the technical specifications

By: Marcus Hanke : March 27th, 2009-01:03

I had been asked to withhold them until the public opening of the fair: Technical data. Ref. 1062-113 18 ct Red gold Ref. 1069-113 Platinum Movement Caliber UN-106 (in-house developed and conceived) Power-Reserve Approx. 50 h Functions Astronomical watch ...