Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck Geocentric Display

Cpt Scarlet · 2022-02-01T10:39:12Z

Discover the Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck: a 45mm black ceramic timepiece replicating moon, sun, and tides. See photos and community reactions.

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Cpt Scarlet introduces the Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck, a new release that reinterprets astronomical complications with a geocentric display. His post details the watch's ability to reproduce lunar rotation, solar movement, and tidal flow within a 45mm black ceramic and DLC-treated titanium case. This article explores the community's initial reactions to this complex and visually striking timepiece.

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Now for something completely different.

Ulysse Nardin has just announced The Blast Moonstruck.

The watch reproduces the moon’s rotation, and replicates the movement of the sun around the globe and the tidal flow. It’s an interesting concept, to make a geocentric display that is relatively easy to understand, even for a beginner with no knowledge of astronomy.

The watch is housed in a 45mm case to enable all the information on the dial to be legible. Finished in black ceramic and black DLC-treated titanium. The movement is self winding and the complications include Dual Time, Moonphase and Perpetual Calendar.

The cost of adding this one to your collection will be approximately:

£65,790 - €78,800 - $ 88,700

The question is, are you tempted ?

Key Points from the Discussion

The Blast Moonstruck is considered a masterpiece, with its 45mm case potentially wearable due to short, downward-pointing lugs, and is seen as a more valuable acquisition than multiple Rolex models for some collectors.
This release strongly embodies Ulysse Nardin's DNA, showcasing impressive complications and functionality in a modern and current design, reminiscent of the brand's best era.
The dial is described as 'glorious' and 'peak UN,' with the case being purposeful and enhancing the dial. The watch is considered well worth its asking price.
The dial design is highly appreciated, but the case material (black ceramic and DLC-treated titanium) is a point of contention, with a preference for rose gold or steel to better complement the watch.
The Blast Moonstruck continues the brand's Moonstruck line, and its release is seen as a promising sign for Ulysse Nardin's future, especially with its upcoming independence.

The Discussion

hoseachandra

Feb 1, 2022

If i have those money laying around, i would happily get this masterpiece...

Providing i can pull it off on my wrist. The lugs seems short and pointed downward so 45 mm maybe still wearable. USD 88,000 still worth spent on this than two rolexes namely Tiffany OP and Steel Daytona for me anyway

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Feb 1, 2022

Interesting and unique concept!

J K

Feb 1, 2022

Interesting watch. Something different.

GLau

Feb 1, 2022

This one is continuing the moonstruck line.

With its upcoming independence, hopefully UN’s former glory days will return soon !

ZSHSZ

Feb 1, 2022

In complete agreement here dear Gordon, hope they return to the classic designs, and the super unusual complications that UN is famous for. One can always dream...

Also thank you Captain for the great write up!🥂

Cpt Scarlet

Feb 1, 2022

Thank you for your kind message.