One thread running through Ulysse Nardin’s current creations and connecting the brand to its heritage is a nautical theme. Among releases for SIHH 2017 is the Ulysse Nardin Marine Regatta watch which truly gets to the heart of maritime sport timing.
For the 2017 America’s Cup, luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin will be releasing the Diver Chronograph Artemis Racing watch in their continued partnership with professional Swedish sailing team Artemis Racing. It’s a logical partnership for a company with such a deep connection to maritime timekeeping, but the Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronograph Artemis Racing watch should also be able to stand on its own merits as a watch made to live on the high seas – or under them.
2017 will see the 35th America’s Cup race take place in Bermuda. And as the official partner of the 35th America’s Cup, Panerai will be unveiling no fewer than five Special Edition watches that will commemorate the race. Here’s a quick look at them.
The Garrick Portsmouth watch is the brand’s latest model celebrating British seafaring heritage, and it is a piece that marks an exciting point for the brand with their new and exclusive Garrick movement.
Though Corum has done some interesting work with their Bridge collection throughout the years, it is the Admiral’s Cup that marks the brand’s strongest and most recognizable design language. For 2016, Corum has released the Corum Admiral Legend 42 Auto and Admiral Legend 42 Chronograph watches.
The Casio G-Shock “Master of G” Gulfmaster collection is unique for a few interesting reasons. Sort of a dive watch, and sort of a hardcore marine-themed watch, what further separates the Gulfmaster collection from other G-Shock models is actually how they look.
The Bell & Ross BR 01-CM Instrument De Marine is one of the most interesting watches from the brand, and features an exquisite case crafted out of bronze, titanium, and even wood!
While you may have your own associations between watch brands and sporting activities, Ulysse Nardin has become firmly cemented – in my mind – as tied in to the boating world. No, they are not the only brand who is in the mix of competitive boat racing sponsorships, but they are the only ones that I have seen commission their own boat. Add in the marine chronometer history, and, well, an association is born. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the America’s Cup race, the brand has released the Ulysse Nardin Classico America.
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At Baselworld 2016, Ulysse Nardin predictably introduced a couple of new limited edition Freak watches. This one is perhaps one of our favorite Freak watches of all time, and it is the 35-piece set Ulysse Nardin FreakWing Artemis Racing Limited Edition in cool black and yellow “bumblebee” tones.