The Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Tourbillon Grand Feu is a 42 mm, 175-piece limited edition introduced for the brand’s 175th anniversary in 2021. Its defining combination is a Grand Feu enamel dial and an automatic UN-128 movement with a flying tourbillon built around Ulysse Nardin’s Anchor Constant Escapement. The reference is 1282-310LE-2AE-175/1A.
What is the Marine Torpilleur Tourbillon Grand Feu?
It is the tourbillon model in Ulysse Nardin’s 2021 Marine Torpilleur anniversary releases. Fratello reported that the brand introduced seven Torpilleur models for its 175th anniversary, with this watch serving as the high-complication highlight. The Fondation Haute Horlogerie also records the 2021 launch and the 175-piece limit.
The official Ulysse Nardin listing identifies the watch as Marine Torpilleur Tourbillon, reference 1282-310LE-2AE-175/1A. It specifies a 42 mm case and a limited edition of 175 pieces. The maker’s current product page is the source for the present specifications; launch coverage provides additional detail about the original configuration.
What are its case and dial like?
Ulysse Nardin describes the dial as Grand Feu enamel. Fratello’s September 1, 2021 launch coverage identifies it as black and reports a 5N rose-gold case, rose-gold hands and a thickness of 11.93 mm. Those material and thickness details are reported in the launch coverage; the manufacturer’s current listing confirms the 42 mm diameter but does not provide those same details in the cited product information.
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The official listing specifies a leather strap with a 5N rose-gold deployant buckle. The enamel dial and tourbillon make this more than a conventional time-only Marine Torpilleur, while the power-reserve indication adds a practical display alongside the hours and minutes.
Which movement powers it?
The watch uses the self-winding Caliber UN-128 Constant. Ulysse Nardin lists a flying tourbillon with its Anchor Constant Escapement, a silicon escapement, hours, minutes and a power-reserve indicator. The published specifications are:
| Specification | Ulysse Nardin listing |
|---|---|
| Caliber | UN-128 Constant, self-winding |
| Power reserve | 60 hours |
| Frequency | 2.5 Hz / 18,000 vibrations per hour |
| Parts | 208 |
| Jewels | 36 |
| Total movement diameter | 31 mm |
| Escapement | Silicon; flying tourbillon with Ulysse Anchor Constant Escapement |
| Functions | Hours, minutes and power-reserve indication |
These are manufacturer-published specifications, not the results of an independent accuracy or performance test.
How much did it cost, and is it available now?
Fratello reported an original retail price of €41,220 in 2021. That is a launch-era price only; it is not a current retail quote, an estimate of today’s secondary-market value or an inflation-adjusted figure.
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Ulysse Nardin’s current product page directs interested buyers to “Contact a boutique” but does not publish a current price or inventory status. Availability, regional pricing and current resale prices are therefore not established by the cited listings.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What makes the watch distinctive?
The edition pairs traditional Grand Feu enamel work with a technically unusual escapement and tourbillon in an anniversary Marine Torpilleur. Its limited run is 175 pieces, matching the anniversary context rather than indicating present-day availability. The most useful way to assess it is through that specific combination of dial craft, movement architecture and restrained edition size—not through unsupported claims about accuracy, investment value or performance.
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