Diver Starry Night - Marine Torpilleur Moon Phase Aventurine

Ulysse Nardin, an independent haute horlogerie manufacturer renowned for its expertise in innovative timepieces, artistic craftsmanship and exceptional dials, has redesigned the dazzling Diver Starry Night and Marine in aventurine The Torpilleur moon phase aventurine dial is inspired by the Ulysse Nardin Aquarium Chronometer, the most precious and reliable navigational instrument ever created.

Aventurine – The legend surrounding the aventurine tells that in the eighteenth century on the island of Murano in Venice, a famous glassmaker, a craftsman accidentally dropped some copper shavings into a pot of molten glass, thus creating aventurine glass , or "avventurina" means "accidental" in Italian. Working with such a fragile material requires a great deal of expertise from the craftsmen. It begins with cutting exquisite slabs from the aventurine stone blocks. Only components that are completely homogeneous, free of air bubbles and evenly dispersed with copper glitter can be used to create the dial.

Marine Torpilleur Moon Phase Aventurine: Tradition and Precision
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Ulysse Nardin gained a reputation as the master of deck chronometers for navies around the world. The accuracy of these instruments is critical for calculating longitude to determine a ship's position at sea. The brand was winning awards for its excellence at the time and supplied its inventions to more than 50 navies, geodetic institutions and observatories. This nautical background led Ulysse Nardin to create the iconic marine chronometer watch to reflect its technical prowess. In 2017, a new generation of chronometers, Marine Torpilleur, was born. This timepiece adopts the technical and aesthetic specifications of marine chronometers, including fluted bezels, Roman numerals, dual counters and rhodium-plated hands.

Exclusively limited to 300 pieces, the new Marine Torpilleur Moon Phase Aventurine watch houses a 42mm stainless steel case with a shimmering blue aventurine dial reminiscent of the night sky. The movement is powered by the UN-119 in-house movement, completely designed and assembled at the Integrated Manufacture in Athens, and features a silicon hairspring as well as a DIAMonSIL escapement wheel and pallet fork. This patented treatment, which combines silicon with synthetic diamonds to make the movement resistant to wear and shock, was first introduced on Freak in 2007. Finally, twin counters display the power reserve at 12 o’clock and small seconds at 12 o’clock. There is also a moon phase disk at 6 o'clock, which adds to the elegance when appearing in the starry night. The watch is water-resistant to 50 meters and comes with a blue alligator leather strap and folding clasp.

Diver Starry Night: Dive into the Nebula
The new Diver Starry Night watch features a captivating, sparkling dial inspired by the colors of the galaxy. To create this watch, Ulysse Nardin craftsmen stacked two plates, one made of iridescent mother-of-pearl and the other of blue aventurine glass.

The Diver Starry Night watch continues the brilliance of the Diver Starry Night with diamonds set on the bezel (0.8 ct) and 11 hour markers (0.12 ct). The UN-816 movement is its mechanical heart and features a silicon escapement wheel and anchor wheel. This polished and satin-finished stainless steel dive watch is water-resistant to 300 meters and has a diameter of 39 mm, making it suitable for all wrist sizes. Paired with a dark blue textured rubber or white alligator leather strap, it offers excellent readability even in the dark, and its hands and 12 o'clock hour markers are coated with white SuperLuminova®.

What is the size of the watch?
These watches are from the same line, drawing certain design elements from different historical models, giving off a completely different vibe. To find out why the black version wins for me, it's time to subjectively compare and contrast the two watches.

Tudor Black Bay 58 – 2018: Black
Although the original Tudor Black Bay 58 has a dark grained dial, it gives an almost comfortable feeling. This is thanks in large part to the visible gold plating on the hour markers, hands, minute markers and bezel. The attractive tones created by the gold-plated and rose gold indexes give the watch an almost autumnal warmth. Rarely does a black dial exude such warmth. This makes the original Black Bay 58 a very versatile watch.

It has a laid-back style but a serious design. You can imagine it being worn on a man's wrist sipping hot coffee on an October day, or pairing it with a burgundy wool jumper for a walk in the forest with friends. That said, this Swiss diver's watch has a purpose – it's legible throughout the day, whether you're an aesthetic lover or not, not to mention easy to read even in the depths of the waves. According to an unexpected opinion from a friend, this is a "pirate watch"; while they must be a reasonably financially successful and tasteful pirate, I do agree with its aesthetics, especially the brown leather strap option, that would be worn Travelers take them back in time to rough seas and far-flung adventures.

Tudor Black Bay 58 – 2020: Navy Blue
In contrast, the blue version with its navy matte grained dial exudes more of a summer yacht vibe. When I first saw it on a friend's wrist at a restaurant last summer, the first thing I noticed was that it was more vivid and brighter than its siblings. Worn on a very high quality NATO strap, it looks confident yet elegant and masculine.

If I were to personify this watch too, I'd say it feels like a socially casual piece to wear while meeting friends and sipping rosé on the French Riviera. Speaking of France, it's worth revisiting the fact that this watch was inspired by the mid-70s "blue snowflake" Tudor submarines worn by the French marines. As mentioned, find out how a country can trust it Investing in a company really means a lot. I like to imagine the pride, not to mention the joy, the Navy gained from using tool sheets at the time. In the end, as the success of this model proves, Tudor has played well in the game, deftly responding not only to the growing demand for smaller-sized watches, but also to the continued popularity of blue-dial sports watches.

judgment
While using the same design language and mechanics, the two versions are significantly different. Therefore, two basic conclusions can be drawn. First and foremost, both models are inevitably popular for their ability to be neo-vintage watches, but still boast impressive calibers and high-quality craftsmanship. Second, both watches share what many enthusiasts are after: a strong story. But that's why the black version still dominates.

First, with its bold retro look and feel, it definitely stands out with its more unique look. Unlike the 2020 version, this watch doesn't try to capture any trends so obviously, and its color scheme is refreshing. Secondly, there is its inspiration; the black and gold-plated models mainly use the Tudor 1958 Ref. to form their design specifications. 7924. This is important – after all, the entire collection takes its name from the famous groundbreaking diver's watch. As a result, it was able to provide what many members were looking for; a real sense of heritage. The original Black Bay 58 is successfully executed with a neo-retro design that combines a sensual story with equally poignant design elements.

Having said that, the navy blue version also tells a powerful and powerful story of a nation's belief in a watch house. Also, despite being the more modern of the two, it still balances storytelling and style seamlessly into one watch. That said, its sporty composition combined with the blue dial unabashedly caters to current trends.

Compared to its siblings, this 2020 design is a far cry from the 1958 Ref. 7924, at least at first glance. For this reason, while probably the more preferred look for most people, it has less sentimental value in my eyes. What's more, Tudor has always been appreciated by its fans for the high quality of its watches, its lower price point and usability compared to its older brother, the Rolex.

However, getting the navy blue version proved to be very difficult. I've heard many stories of waiting lists and even forum discussions - perhaps ironically - about replacing the more expensive Rolex "Smurf" Submariner in favor of getting a navy blue version. In any case, there is clearly a price to be paid for following the trend, although Tudor never generated the hype around it from the start.

So while the original Black Bay 58 version won me over, the joy of watchmaking lies in its wide range of opinions. Thankfully, the different aesthetics of the two models mean that at least two should speak to you. If not - let's pray that Tudor will surprise us again this year.

The strap or bracelet you choose can change the overall look of your watch. If you're not sure which style is right for you, you can visit Tudor's online configurator and explore the options for yourself.

Black Bay 58 with Brown Leather Strap/Black Fabric NATO Strap and Black Bay 58 Navy Blue with "Soft Touch" Leather Strap/Blue Fabric NATO Strap.

Card
Tudor

Model
Black Bay 58

refer to
79030N (black), 79030B (blue)

case material
316L steel, polished and satin finish

aspect
Diameter: 39mm
Height: 11.9mm

Waterproof
20 bar (~ 200 m)

dial
dome: black or blue

Strap/Bracelet
black:
Studded stainless steel bracelet, polished and satin-finished
or brown leather strap with folding clasp and safety clasp,
or black fabric strap with gold strap and buckle

Navy Blue:
studded stainless steel bracelet, polished and satin-brushed,
or blue "soft touch" with folding clasp and safety clasp,
or blue fabric strap, silver strap and buckle

move
Manufacturing movement MT5402

Movement type
automatic

power reserve
70 hours

frequency
28,800 times/hour (4 Hz)

Function
Minutes and seconds

Corum Golden Bridge Titane DLC

Exquisite rectangular bread movement has been accomplished.

In the past 40 years ago, the independent watch manufacturer and AHCI joint founder Vincent Calabrese were conceived, and Corum Golden Bridge was a mixture of DEFT design and mechanisms that arouse its birth. This is an extraordinary watch. Ultra-narrow motion is sitting in the space, surrounded by a transparent crystal window, making the stars of the watch. chronosale.co

In the past decade, the coral division in a series of materials, shapes and sizes, reflects today's taste. More importantly, Jinqiao Movement is restarted in 2011 (who is responsible for MB & F HM4 sports, now is the first team of sports manufacturer SOPROD), making it more robust and stable, leaving fragile original The nature of exercise.

In 2016, Corum opened the circular gold bridge, left the traditional rectangular or tonnage case for the first time. The Corum Golden Bridge is now unveiled in the titanium box coated in black diamondic carbon (DLC). Decorative truss on both sides of the gold bridge is similarly applied to black DLC and means the structure of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

CAL. The CO 113 is equipped with a variable inertial balance and a sliding spring to prevent excessive entanglement, which means that once the main chain is completely wound, the winding mechanism is detached. It has a 40-hour power reserve. moon-watch.co