ULYSSE NARDIN Launches A New Ocean Race Diver Chronograph  

 

Exploring the passion of the sea yet again Ulysse Nardin has launched a limited edition Diver in collaboration with one of the most formidable tests for racing crews on the high seas - The Ocean Race.

What is the collaboration?

As the Official Timekeeper of the race, Ulysse Nardin is responsible for the official timings of the various legs and the start countdowns, but it is also a partner of the 24-Hour Speed Challenge, in which the crew that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours wins.

In addition to this role, Ulysse Nardin is also a partner of Time to Act, a program that aims to reduce the devastating impact of pollution, climate change, and industrial overfishing on our oceans. Time is at the heart of the race; not only in terms of the competition and records, but also in relation to the urgency of taking environmental action. As they chart a 60,000 km course across some of the planet’s most isolated regions, which are only rarely visited by research vessels, the teams have a unique opportunity to gather vital data and make up for a lack of information on two of the greatest threats to the health of the ocean: the impact of climate change and plastic pollution. It is thought to be the most data ever collected as part of a sporting event, and The Ocean Race is proud to be playing a key role in deepening our understanding of the marine world.

The Ocean Race Diver Chronograph

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Ocean Race, which first set off in 1973 from the coastal town of Portsmouth in England, Ulysse Nardin has launched a new diver - The Ocean Diver Chronograph.

“The new Diver celebrates this legendary sailing race, its commitment to protecting the ocean environment, and the research and marine conservation projects that Ulysse Nardin is proud to support,” says Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Ulysse Nardin.

A 44mm sandblasted black DLC titanium case powered by calibre UN-150 and its 318 components. This movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case back and bears the number ‘50’ in tribute to this anniversary. The Ocean Race logo is affixed to the ceramic part adorning the rubber strap and its pin buckle. The unidirectional bezel has a Carbonium® finish, which contains fibers upcycled from aeroplane fuselage offcuts, offering a 40% lower environmental impact than other carbon composites. Ulysse Nardin became the first watchmaker to use this innovative material on a timepiece in 2019. It offers incomparable resistance for its light weight, and its superb marbled effect makes this watch a truly unique creation.

The Ocean Race crews will set sail again from Newport on Sunday, May 21st to continue the competition, which will take them to Europe and pass through Aarhus (Denmark), the Kiel Fly-By (Germany) and The Hague (Netherlands) before the grand finale, which is set to take place in Genoa (Italy) at the end of June.

THE OCEAN RACE DIVER CHRONOGRAPH is being released as a limited edition of just 100 timepieces.

Approximate price :  CHF 14,900 (7.7% VAT) / €16,000 (21% VAT) / $15,700