Ulysse Nardin might have launched its most complicated watch yet – and only 20 people can get it

2026 is shaping up to be the year of Ulysse Nardin. Following its ‘most complex time-only watch ever created’ at Watches and Wonders 2026, Ulysse Nardin has just launched the limited edition Blast [Moonstruck] which combines five astronomical indications in one watch.

The new Ulysse Nardin Blast [Moonstruck] is inspired by the Trilogy of time by Dr. Ludwig Oechslin, and is a celebration of the manufacturer’s heritage in astronomical watch making. The first-ever Moonstruck timepiece was launched by Ulysse Nardin in 2009, and this latest edition pays homage to one of the brand’s most impressive astronomical complications.

Well known for its ‘no dial’ designs, the Ulysse Nardin Blast [Moonstruck] takes this to the next level, and is made up of multiple layers to make up its geocentric display. The watch gives the wearer a look into the different positions of the Earth, sun and moon, while also providing five different complications to marvel at.

These five indications include a moonphase which is accurate for 40.3 years, days of the month, tidal coefficients, a world timer and the sun and moon positions around the globe. All of this and more sits in a 45mm case, made from rose gold on the upper case and black DLC-treated titanium in the middle and bezel.

At the centre of the dial is the Earth and a 3D display of the Northern Hemisphere which sits atop an aventurine dial. Surrounding this is a track that shows the positions of the sun and moon, with the sun indication mounted on a rotating 24-hour worldtimer disc which displays 24 time zones.

The sun sits at 12 o’clock as a reference point so wearers can read time across all 24 time zones. The moon displays the moonphase and lunar month, and moves around the watch to reproduce the lunar cycle. As the moon always faces the sun, the part that does on the watch is illuminated.

But that’s not all! A two-tone day/night indication and fixed city ring allows wearers to see global time and the movement of the sun throughout the day, so you can tell between daytime and nighttime. A rose gold ring circles the dial which is engraved with the days of the month. A sapphire glass box covers the entire infrastructure.

Powered by the UN-106 manufacture calibre, the automatic movement features a silicon escapement and hairspring, components that Ulysse Nardin first introduced to its Freak watch in 2001. The movement has a patented time setting mechanism which allows wearers to adjust local time forwards or backwards in one-hour increments.

This adjustment is done by the oversized pushers that flank the crown on the right side of the case. The crown itself can adjust the astronomical settings. The movement is made of 338 components and 42 jewels, and gives the watch an impressive 50 hour power reserve.

Finished with a black alligator strap, the Blast [Moonstruck] might be the most impressive watch from Ulysse Nardin Blast that I’ve ever seen – and that’s saying something! It’s a true work of art, but you’ll have to be quick if you want it.

Limited to just 20 pieces, the Ulysse Nardin Blast [Moonstruck] is priced at €102,600 / $116,000.

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