# Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Moonphase is an elegant nautical sports watch featuring a 42mm stainless steel case, a captivating blue sunray opaline dial with small seconds at 9 o'clock, a date window at 2 o'clock, and a poetic moonphase display at 6 o'clock, powered by the automatic Caliber UN-119 with 42 hours of power reserve and 100m water resistance, ideal for collectors seeking refined luxury with maritime heritage for formal-casual occasions.

## Overall Watch Rating: 8.4/10.0

**Material Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel with sapphire crystal and meticulous brushed/polished finishing rivals the build quality of contemporary Rolex models.
**Movement Metric (8.9/10.0)** - The UN-119 automatic caliber delivers reliable performance with silicon hairspring and solid decoration, outperforming standard ETA-based movements in luxury tool watches like the Omega Seamaster.
**Dials & Design Metric (8.8/10.0)** - The opaline blue sunray dial with rhodium appliques and integrated moonphase offers sophisticated legibility and aesthetics akin to high-end IWC Portugiesers.
**Brand Metric (8.6/10.0)** - Ulysse Nardin holds strong luxury prestige rooted in historic marine chronometer expertise, comparable to Omega's renowned craftsmanship.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.3/10.0)** - Deep maritime legacy since 1846 combined with modern silicon innovations places it alongside established icons like Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms line.
**Versatility Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Balances sports durability with dressy elegance on leather strap, suitable for office to yacht like versatile Tudors but with added complication flair.
**Complications Metric (8.1/10.0)** - Moonphase and date integration provides refined utility beyond basic three-handers such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control.
**Rarity Metric (7.6/10.0)** - Regular production at $10k+ pricing offers moderate exclusivity similar to non-limited Tag Heuer Aquaracers.
**Functions Metric (7.5/10.0)** - Core timekeeping plus moonphase and date meets expectations for a mid-tier luxury sports watch like the Oris Artelier.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 6.8
## TPS Interpretation: Good Value: The complications and finishing exceed expectations for the price, delivering strong luxury appeal on the secondary market.
## WM Collector Grade: B+
## Performance Insights: Material and movement shine as standout strengths, with design closely following, providing solid collector value against an implied price of $6,500.

## Watch Data
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