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Known for their fascinating habit of breaking boundaries, Ulysse Nardin have previously been responsible for ‘freakish’ creations. Now it’s time to revisit their Diver capabilities, with the latest evolution of their experiments in the field brought to us by way of a two-piece Diver capsule collection.
Back in 2020 the brand introduced a concept watch, the Diver NET diving watch, which was brought to the market as a testament to the brand’s commitment to sustainability as well as their use of innovative materials and technologies.
Ulysse Nardin Diver [NET OPS] and [X SKELETON OPS]. Credit: Ulysse Nardin.
The free-spirited Swiss watch brand have now evolved their Ops (or, operations) collection to include the Net Ops and X Skeleton Ops models. Having previously launched two Freak Ops just last year, these new edgier models are set to enrich the brand’s Ops capsule collection as a celebration of their immaculate in-house watchmaking.
Combining the thrill of adventure, the quest for innovation and the commitment to sustainability”
The two new ultra-dynamic creations are trendy yet sporty chic in style and make for an interesting twist on their Diver lineage.
Ulysse Nardin DIVER [NET OPS]
Ulysse Nardin Diver [NET OPS]. Credit: Ulysse Nardin.
Equipped with the automatic manufacture calibre UN-118, the NET OPS variant offers a 60-hour power reserve and a 300m water resistance rating. As seen for the first time in 2001, Ulysse Nardin have again used a cutting-edge silicon balance spring, as well as coating the escapement with DiamonSil, a patentented diamond-coated silicon capable of delivering exceptional precision and durability.
Driven by sustainability, Ulysse Nardin have crafted the 44m case of the NET OPS’ using 95% recycled stainless steel and Nylo X Carbonium parts which are comprised of 60% upcycled fishing nets and 40% upcycled carbon fibres. A khaki green fabric strap is also offered which has been partially made from the same upcycled materials.
The sandblasted khaki green dial features a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock and a small seconds display at 6 o’clock. Beige Super-LumiNova has been generously applied to give off a green glow in darker conditions.
Ulysse Nardin [X SKELETON OPS]
Ulysse Nardin Diver [NET OPS] and [X SKELETON OPS]. Credit: Ulysse Nardin.
$260.00 AUD
Featuring the brands skeletonised automatic UN-372 movement, the X SKELETON OPS is Ulysse Nardin’s answer to the reimagining of more traditional dive watches. Carbonium has been used for the concave unidirectional rotating bezel, as well as the barrel cover which can be seen at 12 o’clock.
The Skeleton X structure dominates the dial, and the case has been constructed from high-tech, lightweight titanium with a black DLC coating. The X SKELETON OPS is also available on an upcycled green fabric strap.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Ulysse Nardin DIVER [NET OPS]
References:
- 1183-170-8A/0A (fabric strap) and 1183-170-8A/3A (rubber strap)
Movement & Functions:
- Automatic Manufacture movement UN-118
- Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, power reserve indicator Balance Spring in silicon
- Escapement wheel & anchor in DiamonSil
- 260 components / 50 jewels
- Frequency 4 Hz / oscillations 28’800 V/H
Case:
- 95% recycled stainless steel middle case and movement holder
- Nylo® X Carbonium® side parts and case back: 60% upcycled fishing nets & 40% upcycled carbon fibres
- Carbonium® concave rotating bezel: 100% upcycled carbon fibres
- Domed sapphire glass
- Open sapphire case back
- Diameter 44 mm, height 14.81 mm
- Water resistance: 300 m
Dial:
- Khaki green sandblasted dial with embossed and satin finished “X” Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, date and small seconds at 6 o’clock Rhodium-finished indexes & hands with beige Super-Luminova®
Strap & Buckle:
- Khaki green fabric strap partly made from upcycled fishing nets
- Khaki green rubber strap with black ceramic “Ulysse Nardin” element at 6 o’clock
Price:
- 11’700 GBP (20% VAT included)
- 13’300 USD (tax excluded)
DIVER [X SKELETON OPS]
References:
- 3723-170-2C/0A (fabric strap) and 3723-170-2C/3A (rubber strap)
Movement & Functions:
- Automatic skeleton Manufacture movement UN-372
- Hours, minutes, seconds
- Oversized oscillator, escapement wheel, anchor and balance spring in silicon 171 components / 23 jewels
- Frequency 3 Hz / oscillations 21’600 V/H
Case:
- Sandblasted & satin finished black DLC titanium finished case
- Concave Carbonium® unidirectional rotating bezel with a domed sapphire glass Black DLC titanium open sapphire case back
- Diameter 44 mm, height 15.7 mm
- Water resistance: 200 m
Dial:
- Polished & satin finished “X” shaped black PVD dial Barrel cover in Carbonium® at 12 o’clock
- Black indexes and hands with beige Super-Luminova®
Strap & Buckle:
- Khaki green fabric strap with scratch closing partly made from upcycled fishing nets Khaki green rubber strap with “Ulysse Nardin” black ceramic element at 6 o’clock Black ceramic and black PVD titanium deployant buckle
- Compatible with R-STRAP
Price:
- 24’230 GBP (20% VAT included)
- 27’500 USD (tax excluded)
