With the Ocean Race Diver, Ulysse Nardin continues its commitment to sustainability. Limited to 200 pieces and water-resistant to 300 meters, the debutant is presented with a strap entirely made of yarn from recycled fishing nets, which the company sources from the French manufacturer JTTI. The eco-responsible approach also includes packaging from Helly Hansen which is crafted from plastic found in oceans. In addition, the 44-millimeter case is partly made from recycled materials: The case sides and bottom are made of 60 percent recycled fishing nets, while the stainless steel parts are 80 percent recycled steel from the automotive industry.
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In addition to these environmental friendly features, the majority of the self-winding UN-118 manufacture movement which uses the brand’s innovative silicon and DiamonSil escapement technology is sourced within a radius of 30 kilometers from Ulysse Nardin’s hometown Le Locle.
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It amasses a power reserve of 60 hours and is equipped with a power reserve indicator which is positioned at 12 o’clock on the anthracite dial. As is crucial for this watch type, the face is framed by a unidirectional diver’s bezel. It has a carbon-like decoration with a marble effect and is made using waste materials of aircraft parts. The transparent case back is adorned with the logo of regatta The Ocean Race, which is a partner of Ulysse Nardin. The watch will be available from June 22 and will retail for USD $11,500.
To learn more, visit Ulysse Nardin, here.
Overall I admire the theme and construction of the Ocean Race Diver. Still, while using recycled materials is a big plus in my book, I just dont see the price. Perhaps with a better price point, and less “limited” numbers, UN could sell far more of these. By doing so, UN could introduce more clients to their brand.
I remember when Ulysses Nardin made beautiful watches. Their Ocean Race Diver looks recycled! A person has t be out of their minds to pay $11,500 for an recycled Ulysses Nardin Ocean Race Diver. I consider myself lucky to own two Ulysses Nardin watches before they started to make goofy looking time pieces.