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Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur 42mm Stainless Steel Case And Bezel
Ref. 1183-310-3/40
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Stepping up in Ulysse Nardin's range
The Marine line reaches back to Ulysse Nardin's nineteenth-century work producing marine chronometers for naval fleets, and the Torpilleur carries that heritage forward through a decidedly modern technical lens. The name references the torpedo boat — quick, purposeful, built to a specific brief — and the movement inside reflects that disposition. The UN-118 holds COSC chronometer certification and runs a DIAMonSIL escapement, meaning the lever and escape wheel are silicon coated with diamond-like carbon: harder, lighter, and self-lubricating in a way that conventional metal components are not. A 60-hour power reserve and 50 jewels round out a calibre that punches well above what the case proportions might suggest. On the wrist, the white lacquered dial is legible without being clinical — the blue spade hands read clearly against it, and the oversized Roman numerals give the dial the quietly nautical character the name implies. The display caseback means the movement is the finishing on the reverse, and it earns that exposure. At 11.4mm thick, the watch sits flat enough to slip under a cuff, which matters given that 50m of water resistance orients this firmly toward everyday wear rather than the water itself. The textured black rubber strap is the right call: it handles moisture without complaint and keeps the whole thing from reading too formally.
- Reference
- 1183-310-3/40
- Brand
- Ulysse Nardin
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 11.4mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- UN-118
- Functions
- Date, Small seconds, Power reserve indicator
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 60 hours
Learn more about Ulysse Nardin
Leonard Ulysse Nardin founded his workshop in Le Locle in 1846 and specialised in marine chronometers — the instruments ships used to determine longitude, where an error of seconds meant an error of miles.
The house became one of the two or three most important chronometer makers in the world. More than fifty navies used Ulysse Nardin instruments, and the company holds an extraordinary record at observatory trials: over four thousand certificates and dozens of gold medals, more precision awards than any other manufacturer.
Its modern era began in 1983 when Rolf Schnyder bought the failing company and partnered with Ludwig Oechslin, a scientist and horological historian. The results were the Astrolabium Galileo Galilei of 1985, which displays the positions of sun, moon, and stars and entered the Guinness records as the most functional wristwatch, followed by the Planetarium and Tellurium — together the Trilogy of Time.
Oechslin also designed the Freak of 2001, arguably the most radical wristwatch of the modern era: no dial, no hands, no crown. The entire movement rotates to indicate the time, and it was the first watch to use silicon components in the escapement, a material now standard across the industry.
The Marine collection continues the chronometer heritage. Kering acquired the brand in 2014.
- 1846
- Leonard Ulysse Nardin founds the workshop in Le Locle.
- 1985
- The Astrolabium Galileo Galilei is released.
- 2001
- The Freak pioneers silicon escapement components.
- 2014
- Acquired by Kering.
Also in 3 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531) and Automatic Watches (1,573).
Temporarily out of stock
Goldsmiths is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 27 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Sits in the lower half of Ulysse Nardin's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 1183-310-3/40 | 168589-6002 | 34237GA82.BVAG170 |
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| Price | £7,830 | £9,240 | £5,950 |
| Case size | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Rubber strap | Leather strap | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 60 hours | 42 hours | 38 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 60 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
What size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
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