Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Community Watch Ideas

Amanico initiates a compelling discussion around the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur, exploring its potential as a community watch. He showcases various iterations, inviting fellow collectors to consider design elements like case size, materials, and dial configurations. This thread highlights the model's versatility and the community's desire for a personalized, collector-driven timepiece.

44 mm case, sandblasted or satin steel, bronze.... With or without ( but for me, without date, please ), and different dials.

Isn't there a base for a community watch?

Here are those I could notice on the Net.

The Marine Torpilleur US Navy Edition:

The Marine Torpilleur Bronze with its dark blue dial:

The Marine Torpilleur Sandblasted case: Black or white dial....

And to end, the Farfetch Edition:

I really like this 44 mm case even if, here I would prefer a tad smaller one ( 42 mm ). But I am convinced there is a base for a project, here.

What do you think?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The 42mm case size is preferred for better wearability, with suggestions for an enamel grand feu dial in deep blue or black, and a strong preference for no date display.
The 42mm Monaco Yacht Club edition is highlighted as a favorite due to its wearable size, Grand Feu enamel, contrasting sub-dials, and brushed steel case, making it a strong candidate for a community watch.
The 44mm case is considered too large, with the narrow bezel making it wear even bigger. A 40mm case, similar to the Singapore Watch Club edition with a black enamel dial and Arabic numerals, is suggested as ideal for a community watch.
A hand-wound, eight-day movement based on the UN118 caliber is proposed, along with a Grand Feu dial, blue markers, red accents, and a 42mm case, emphasizing a desire for technical sophistication and specific aesthetic details.
While appreciating the dial designs, one contributor notes that the legibility of certain blue dial/grey hand combinations can be poor under specific lighting conditions.
The Farfetch Edition with a metal bracelet and gold hands is singled out as particularly appealing.

The Discussion

templetowers

Oct 11, 2020

I think there is a strong case for a community watch here Nico. One of my favorite versions is the 42mm Monaco Yacht Club edition - More wearable,Grand Feu, with really nice contrasting

Sub dials with some subtle color additions and a brushed steel case - I have been thinking about this one for some time ... Have a great Sunday Will

amanico

Oct 11, 2020

Without date, here, it would be highly tempting, for me. [nt]

aris d

Oct 11, 2020

Very nice iteration. [nt]

aris d

Oct 11, 2020

The Monaco club. [nt]

russell996

Oct 11, 2020

Great looking piece [nt]

amanico

Oct 11, 2020

Thanks, Russell. [nt]

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