Ulysse Nardin Unveils Two New Marine-Inspired Limited Editions at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021

Monaco, September 22, 2021 – A leader in the manufacture of navigation instruments since 1846, the Swiss Maison’s playground has always been the ocean. For 175 years, Ulysse Nardin has lived, breathed, evolved, and created timepieces that echo the rhythm of the waves and the sea. This year, in celebration of its 175th anniversary, the brand unveils two new limited editions of its chronograph watches: the DIVER and MARINE Megayacht – both inspired by the ocean and refreshed with new colors: vibrant red accents and a special “Monaco Yacht Show” signature for the DIVER, and rose gold in place of platinum for the MARINE Megayacht.

Ulysse Nardin and the Monaco Yacht Show, the official sponsor of the yacht show for over a decade, share a passion for the sea, luxury, precision, and innovation. After a “year off,” the Monaco Yacht Show returns in late September, welcoming aficionados of sumptuous yachts, incredible destinations, and luxury stays back to Port Hercules. In this idyllic Mediterranean setting, Ulysse Nardin is unveiling two new models: the Diver Monaco Yacht Show and the rose gold version of its spectacular Haute Horlogerie piece, the Marine Mega Yacht. Diver and Marine are Ulysse Nardin’s flagship marine-inspired collections.

So, who will lead the waves?

DIVER CHRONOGRAPH, 44MM, MONACO YACHT SHOW – LIMITED EDITION, 100 PIECES

It goes without saying that the Swiss Manufacture produces some of the most reliable and contemporary diving watches on the market. The new Monaco Yacht Show Limited Edition is the crown jewel of the DIVER collection – an ultra-robust model that can withstand any challenge, even that of the fiercest sharks. This limited edition of just 100 pieces, with a sapphire crystal caseback, is powered by the UN-150 in-house automatic movement with a silicon escapement and a 48-hour power reserve.

This model is adorned with striking red accents – from the external flange connecting the case to the bezel, to the chronograph’s second hand, subdial hands, and the date window. The “MONACO YACHT SHOW” signature is printed beneath the Ulysse Nardin logo. The case, sapphire crystal caseback, bezel, and UN element are crafted in titanium, with the bezel covered in rubber. It features all the classic dive watch attributes: ultra-resistant sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, screw-in safety pushers, Superluminova on the “0”, and a reversed concave unidirectional rotating bezel for optimal readability even in the depths. Several strap options are available: rubber, metal, or fabric with velcro closure.

MARINE MEGA YACHT, 44MM, 5N ROSE GOLD – 30 PIECES

Launched in 2017, the Marine Torpilleur embodies Ulysse Nardin’s roots and history. It’s the latest addition to the prestigious Marine collection, which traces back to the 19th century when explorers relied on marine chronometers for navigation. Today, the Marine Torpilleur stands as the most innovative and avant-garde expression of that heritage.

For its 175th anniversary, Ulysse Nardin expands the collection with new movements, complications, chronographs, and enamel dials. Among them: a new Marine Megayacht in rose gold, complementing the 2019 platinum version.

Crafted like a luxury mega yacht, the new rose gold Marine Mega Yacht – limited to just 30 pieces – features a flying tourbillon with a cage inspired by a cutting-edge ship’s propeller. Strongly tied to the megayacht concept, the watch features a 3D “grand feu” enamel dial evoking the prow of a ship slicing through the ocean. It doesn’t just indicate the time – it also displays a hyper-realistic moon phase, a sophisticated tide amplitude indicator, and a chain-hoisted anchor linked to a windlass at 12 o’clock that indicates the power reserve.

This 44mm timepiece features the streamlined bow of a luxury yacht on the dial. Meticulously reproduced in 3D, it appears to emerge from liquid white gold, merging into a “grand feu” enamel sea, complete with astonishingly lifelike foam waves. Chronometric precision is ensured by the flying tourbillon, whose cage resembles the sculpted blades of high-performance propellers. The hands, inspired by traditional marine chronometers, glide over the scene like lighthouse beams or drifting buoys on the open sea.

This powerful 37mm hand-wound movement, composed of 504 components, provides an 80-hour power reserve at a cruising speed of 21,600 vph and a tourbillon rotation of 60 beats per hour (one per minute). It delivers analog time display, 3D moon phases, and real-time tide level linked to a specific location, along with seasonal coefficients, all adjustable via the winding crown. Its function is shown in a side window like a traditional engine order telegraph.

The moon phase is depicted using a precise miniature 3D model with ultra-detailed engraving. Composed of two hemispheres – one PVD blue (new moon) and the other rhodium-plated (illuminated by the sun) – it is adjusted via the winding crown when the telegraph window displays the corresponding function:

S: Set (time setting)
TM: Tide and Moon
W: Winding

Turning the crown counterclockwise adjusts the moon phase and tide (1 turn = 4 days), and clockwise adjusts the tide level based on the user’s location (1 turn = 0.25 disc turns or 9.5 hours).

Finally, the anchor – with its contemporary, streamlined design – moves in sync with the crown to indicate power reserve, via a miniature windlass mechanism at 12 o’clock. Using a gear system directly connected to the mainspring’s winding mechanism, it rotates to simulate anchor hoisting for a truly captivating display.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – DIVER MONACO YACHT SHOW

References: 1503-170LE-0A-MON/3A – 1503-170LE-01-MON/3B
Movement: UN-150 Manufacture calibre
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, chronograph (30-min counter at 3, 12-hour counter at 6, central seconds)
Case: Titanium, screw-down crown, screw-in safety pushers
Back: Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 44 mm
Bezel: Reversed concave unidirectional rotating bezel
Dial: Special “Monaco Yacht Show” signature
Strap: Rubber with UN element
Water Resistance: 300 m
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Limited Edition: 100 pieces
Prices: CHF 12,300 / EUR 11,300 / USD 13,000 / GBP 10,810

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – MARINE MEGA YACHT (ROSE GOLD)

Reference: 6312-305
Movement: Hand-wound, 504 components
Functions: Power reserve with anchor and windlass linked to winding mechanism, flying tourbillon, moon phases, tide amplitude & coefficient indicators, in-house enamel dial
Case: 5N polished rose gold
Back: Sapphire crystal showcasing the movement, inspired by an engine room
Diameter: 44 mm
Strap: Integrated blue alligator
Water Resistance: 50 m
Power Reserve: 80 hours
Limited Edition: 30 pieces
Price: CHF 290,000 / EUR 266,800 / USD 306,000 / GBP 254,390

About Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin is a pioneering Manufacture inspired by the marine universe, creating timepieces for free-spirited explorers. Founded in 1846 by watchmaker Ulysse Nardin and part of the global luxury group Kering since 2014, the brand has authored some of the most legendary chapters in Haute Horlogerie. Its marine chronometers are among the most accurate and collectible worldwide. As a trailblazer in cutting-edge technology and materials like silicon, Ulysse Nardin is one of the few Manufactures with full in-house mastery of its components and high-precision movements. This commitment to excellence has earned its place in the prestigious Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie. Today, from Le Locle and La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, the Maison continues its quest for horological perfection across four pillars: Marine, Diver, Blast, and Freak. In 2021, it celebrates its 175th anniversary with a vertical odyssey from the ocean depths to the edges of the atmosphere.