Ulysse Nardin Perpetual Diver Limited Edition Watch Thoughts

Check out this candid shot of this rare watch on my wrist. At first glance the Ulysse Nardin Perpetual Diver Limited Edition watch might as well be an Oris or any other midrange diving watch. The bright orange colors, sporty but mainstream font for the numerals, and carbon fiber face make it look like just another nice watch in the crowd. Upon closer inspection you realize that the watch is no basic Swiss watch, but instead an Ulysse Nardin, and look closer to see that the various windows reveal a perpetual calendar complication. There are a few, but not many mechanical luxury perpetual calendar diver watches, and this timepiece joins a small club.

The internal automatic movement has an 18k white gold rotor and power a complication currently unique to Ulysse Nardin as far as I know – the perpetual calendar (that adjusts for month lengths and leap years, and does not need to be adjusted until 2100) is one that can be adjusted forward and backwards in time. The movement also features a subsidiary seconds dial and is a certified Chronometer.

The case is made of the high grade titanium, with brushed and polished surfaces. The watch is available in the iconic Ulysse Nardin rubber strap, or this hard to find titanium bracelet. At about 45mm wide it is a fine looking, but imminently sporty watch that is for fans of the brand that don’t necessarily need have watches that look typical to the brand. The watch will be available in a limited edition of 500 pieces.

Ariel Adams publishes the popular luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.