While Ulysse Nardin might be best-known for its rich maritime history, it has recently expanded to focus on exploring not just the ocean's depths, but some of Earth's most extreme locations, through its Xploration campaign. In addition to creating dedicated timepieces, Ulysse Nardin has a new roster of ambassadors, among them explorer and photographer Sebastian Copeland, known for his record-setting treks across Antarctica and the North Pole (read more on p76). The new Diver X Antarctica pays tribute to Copeland and his expeditions, and is certainly able to handle the harshest circumstances. The 44mm watch is powered by an in-house movement with high-tech silicium and DiamonSil technology that offers 60 hours of power reserve, and it is water resistant to 300 meters. It has a white rubberized and inverted, unidirectional rotating bezel and a date window with forward/backward date corrector.
Details
Price ($) | 8,900 |
Price range | < $100,000 |
Price version | Titanium |
Gender | Male |
Case | Round |
Complications | Hours Small Seconds Power Reserve Indicator Minutes Date |
Water resistance | 300m |
Movement | Automatic |
Power reserve range (hours) | 49 - 72 |
Power reserve | 60 hours |
Case size | Large (>39mm) |
Case diameter (mm) | 44 |
Case colour | Titanium |
Case material | Titanium |
Limited edition | Limited edition |
Where to buy | Ulysse Nardin in New York |
Caliber | UN-118 |
ReferenceNumber | 1183-170LE-3/90-ANT |
Inspired by the sea, Ulysee Nardin not only expands nautical capabilities but channels the free spirit of untamed waves into timepieces that celebrate liberation. In a world filled with questions but no answers, the brand strived to create dependable and grounding watches.From its first marine chronometer to addressing endangered shark species through creating a balance wheel inspired by the animal's respite, Ulysee Nardin persistently produces timepieces that embody our world and make exploration possible. Whether in the Diver, Freak or Blast collection, the brand's models boast the multitude of personalities and release desires through technical innovation and manufacture.Its novel watches embody Ulysee Nardin's long-lived spirit through exceptional skeletal structures, visible sun trajectories and displaying of lunar cycles. Unveiled in 2022, the Freak S in particular is extraordinary in its ditching of a crown for bezel turn-time setting, vertically built features and double-oscillating system.