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Ulysse Nardin and Visconti Create Unique Fountain Pen

For more than 165 years, Ulysse Nardin has created exclusive timepieces. Now the manufacture from Le Locle has teamed up with writing instrument specialist Visconti to present a classic communication tool the reflects the finest traditions of passion and craftsmanship.

Ulysse Nardin Aquires Dial Enameler Donzé Cadrans

After many years at the helm of Donzé Cadrans, Francine and Michel Vermot have decided to retire, selling their 100 percent stake to Ulysse Nardin. UN says this move will secure the long-term future of the business and its know-how, placing it in the hands of the company which renewed interest in the art of enameling in the eighties and has played a major role in the growth of Donzé Cadrans.

The Ship’s New Captain: Ulysse Nardin’s Patrik Hoffmann

On April 14, one of the giants of the modern watch industry, Ulysse Nardin’s Rolf Schnyder, passed away unexpectedly. Schnyder transformed a small company known for marine chronometers into an innovative manufacturer producing groundbreaking timepieces. Following Schnyder’s passing, vice-president Patrik Hoffmann was appointed CEO. We go inside Schnyder’s last days, we look at the transition, and we trace the rise of Ulysse Nardin’s new captain.

Ulysse Nardin Elects New Management

At an extraordinary general meeting held on April 27, Ulysse Nardin elected Chai Schnyder to become the new president of the Board of Directors. At the same time, the committee appointed Patrik P. Hoffmann to the position of CEO as successor of Rolf W. Schnyder.

Ulysse Nardin CEO Rolf Schnyder Passes On

Ulysse Nardin has announced that its CEO, Rolf W. Schnyder, unexpectedly passed away on April 14 after a short illness. Because a succession plan was already in place, current members of management will continue to operate the company without interruption, continuing in the spirit of Rolf W. Schnyder’s vision.

Ulysse Nardin Black Sea

The 45.8mm Black Sea is the latest addition to the Marine Diver collection. The stainless-steel case has undergone a complex vulcanization process, leaving it with a matte-black rubber coating, giving it a sporty aesthetic and comfortable feel. The wave motif extends from the dial to the bezel and even the rubber and ceramic strap. Find pricing and wallpaper inside.

Ulysse Nardin Opens Flagship Boutique in Boca Raton

More than 400 people attended the December 16 grand opening of the Ulysse Nardin U.S. flagship boutique at the Boca Raton Town Center Mall. Special guests included baseball greats Randy Johnson, Mike Piazza and Jeff Conine. Ulysse Nardin joined with Bobby Yampolsky of East Coast Jewelry to open the Boutique, which features more than 80 of UN’s finest timepieces, including three models from the Limited Edition Boutique line.

Ulysse Nardin Hammerhead Shark Limited Edition Maxi Marine Diver

For 2010, Ulysse Nardin introduces the Hammerhead Shark to its Marine collection. The timepiece is offered as a limited edition of 350 pieces in 18k gold and titanium, and 999 pieces in titanium and steel. The 45mm polished titanium case is individually numbered and water resistant to 200 meters.

Engravings of the hammerhead shark decorate the case, and the motif carries over to the blue dial that supports applied luminous indexes. Shielding the dial is a sapphire crystal encircled by a unidirectional, rotating bezel in either 18k rose gold or stainless steel. Complementing both the dial and the blue-structured bezel is a specially created blue rubber strap with rose-gold or titanium elements.

The self-winding movement, visible through the exhibition case back, features a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock and an oversized small-seconds register and round date window at 6 o’clock.

The reference 263-91LE-3 in titanium with steel bezel lists for $8900, and the reference 265-91LE-3 with gold bezel is priced at $19,900. Complete specifications appear below the images, which may be enlarged with a click.

Technical Data

Movement: Caliber UN-26
Power reserve: Approximately 42 h
Winding: Self-winding

Functions: Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. Small seconds and round date window at 6 o’clock.

Case: Titanium

Bezel: 18k rose gold or stainless steel

Crown: Screw down security crown

Diameter: 45mm

Water-resistance: 200 meters

Crystal: Anti reflective sapphire crystal

Case-back: Open case back with sapphire crystal

Bracelet: Exclusive rubber strap with 18 ct gold or titanium elements

Ulysse Nardin Unveils the Monaco 2010 Marine Diver Limited Edition at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

Ulysse Nardin affirms its place on the oceans once again as an official sponsor of the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show and celebrates the superyacht exhibition’s 20th anniversary with the new, limited-edition Monaco 2010 Marine Diver, to be unveiled at the show’s opening today.

Ulysse Nardin Sponsors 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

Since its earliest days, Ulysse Nardin marine chronometers have guided captains and their crews across the seas. In honor of its extensive nautical and horological history, and in celebration of the Monaco Yacht Show’s 20th anniversary, Ulysse Nardin is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the leading superyacht show, to be held September 22-25 at Port Hercules, Monaco.