Ulysse Nardin 2022 Collection: A quick view on the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Dual Time, Moonphase and Tourbillon Grand Feu.
Among these three new Marine Torpilleur, the Dual Time is the only one to come with a 44 mm case. The two others have a 42 mm case. All of them are 50 meters water resistant and have a see through case back. Steel for the Dual Time and the Tourbillon Gran...
I'm really scared to look at the back
Cases are unexplainably big. Is it supposed to be a sporty line, casual, elegant, or what? The moon phase and turbo might be better in terms of case/movement ratio, but I wonder who's there potential buyer of these watches. UN has a huge, unexpressed pote...
Not sure any of these can be considered 'tool watches' with just 50m water resistance...
...I would say that the 'Marine' name is a little optimistic...
"Cases are unexplainably big" well, not really.
The movement is quite large and fills out a 42mm case nicely. The outer edge on a 45mm is a bit wide, but actually still in good proportion. (I'm looking at both sizes as I type this.)
Moonphase is nice
Harmonious design My eyes went up and down the watch and found no sharp edges.
Still nice to see that UN hasn't ruined their historic design completely. Decent looking versions of the original.
I hope they can get back on track with some of the other designs. ...
My verdict
44mm for a case is too much in the face, so the golden mp and tourbillon is my choice. To be a realist a tourbillon is exotic and a mp gold just wat i want, so that is the best for my situation.
They are all lovely pieces...
...but I would wish for at least 100m water resistance. Especially someone had mentioned earlier with "Marine" being in the name.. 44mm a bit large for me, but whilst I understand the design aesthetics of the Marine Torpilleur, having some luminosity for ...