Ulysse Nardin

Difficult ...

 

... since both wathces you mentioned perfectly represent Ulysse Nardin's maritime heritage. I tried to list the characteristics unique for both models below:

1. Marine Chronograph:

• unique 45 minutes counter (Dubois-Dépraz), but no hours counter
• higher than the chronometer, due to the chronograph module
• date window appears a bit smaller than that on the chronometer
• screwed down pushers

2. Maxi Marine Chronometer

• thinner than the chronograph
• power reserve/small seconds module manufactured inhouse
• COSC certified chronometer
• more dial colours and styles available (Arabian and Roman numerals, the latter applied or printed on plain white lacquer dial)
• lighter than the chronograph

Which one I would pick? I keep asking that myself frequently, over the last years. The Maxi Marine does not offer a substantial difference, regarding complication and dial layout, compared with my Marine Diver. So the Marine Chronograph seems to be more interesting. On the other hand, I simply love the Maxi Chronometer's Roman numerals, which are not available for the chronograph. As I said, it is difficult ...

Regards,
Marcus