Astronomical watchmaking reaches a new peak with the launch of the Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck in rose gold, a striking limited edition of just 20 pieces worldwide. Carrying the DNA of the legendary Trilogy of Time created by Dr. Ludwig Oechslin in the 1980s, this timepiece merges complex celestial mechanics with the bold, contemporary architecture of the Blast collection.
Five Astronomical Indications in One Intuitive Display
Driven by the manufacture calibre UN-106, the Blast Moonstruck presents a geocentric display architecture, reproducing celestial mechanics as observed from our perspective on Earth. At the center of the display lies a three-dimensional representation of the Northern Hemisphere engraved beneath a domed sapphire structure, suspended above an aventurine dial that recalls a star-filled sky.
The movement brings together five interconnected astronomical functions within a single coherent display:
- High-Precision Moonphase: An accurate display that deviates by only one day every 40.3 years.
- 24-Zone Worldtimer: Featuring a two-tone day/night indication for instant global time reading.
- Tidal Coefficients: Visualising spring and neap tides driven by the relative positions of the Sun and Moon.
- Lunar Month & Solar Position: Tracking the days of the lunar month, with the illuminated portion of the Moon continuously facing the Sun, just as in nature.
Advanced Silicon Technology & Patented Time-Setting
Housed in a 45 mm case combining an 18 ct rose gold upper structure with a black DLC-treated titanium case middle and bezel, this timepiece is as technically advanced as it is visually captivating.
The automatic UN-106 calibre incorporates both a silicon escapement and a silicon hairspring—technologies pioneered by Ulysse Nardin with the Freak in 2001 and produced in-house by SIGATEC. Additionally, it features a patented time-setting mechanism allowing local time to be adjusted forwards or backwards in one-hour increments via dedicated lateral pushers, without affecting the minute hand or underlying celestial calculations.
Technical Specifications: Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck
| Specification | Official Manufacturer Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | 1065-400LE-2A-BLACK/1A |
| Limitation | Limited edition of 20 pieces |
| Case | 45 mm. 18 ct rose gold upper case, black DLC-treated titanium case middle & bezel, sapphire glass box |
| Dial | Aventurine dial with 3D Northern Hemisphere engraved on sapphire crystal and Bronzite Sun indication |
| Calibre | Manufacture Calibre UN-106 (Automatic winding) |
| Components / Jewels | 338 components | 42 jewels |
| Frequency | 28,800 Vib/h (4 Hz) with silicon escapement & hairspring |
| Power Reserve | 50 hours |
| Water Resistance | 30 m (3 ATM) |
| Strap | Black alligator strap with folding clasp in black DLC titanium & rose gold |
| Retail Price | 102,600 EUR (21% VAT incl.) / 94,300 CHF / 116,000 USD (tax excl.) |
More information and availability: Discover complete details and retailer locations on the official website of Ulysse Nardin.
