Introducing the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur: Technology and Affordability

Luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin has rich roots in the world of marine watches. With a nautical logo and years of  chronometer experience, the brand regularly turns out masterpiece watches meant for water use. Now, Ulysse Nardin unveils the Marine Torpilleur. A somewhat more sophisticated Marine watch, the Torpilleur has a slimmer silhouette even though it measures 42mm in diameter.  Even better, it is chocked with technology, including an in-house manufacture movement and silicitum technology — all at an incredible starting price of just  $6,900 in stainless steel.

In fact, the collection represents a new opening price point for Ulysse Nardin. There are three chronometer models in the line and each houses the UN-118 caliber. The watch is named for the small ships of the 19th century — when Ulysse Nardin built pocket chronometers that were prized by navy officers and merchant mariners alike. The small Torpilleur ships navigated the water more quickly and easily than bigger ships. The newer, thinner version of the iconic Marine Chronometer by Ulysse Nardin — the Torpilleur has donned the perfect name.

Equipped with the self-winding in-house UN-118 movement, the watch features 60 hours of  power reserve and has the brand’s proprietary Silicium anchor escapement. It is C.O.S.C-certified, and meets the equally stringent standards imposed by the Ulysse Nardin Performance Certificate, as well. Each of the 42mm watches is water resistant to 50 meters and features a screw-down security crown.