Ulysse Nardin Diver NET Vendee Globe
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe
Built for tough sailing races, made with sustainable materials
The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe celebrates one of the toughest sailing races. It’s also the Swiss brand’s most sustainable watch to date. Let’s take a closer look at this sporty, colorful dive watch.
Ulysse Nardin is no stranger to supporting long, challenging races. In the automotive world, the Gumball 3000 comes to mind first, but the company is also involved in sailing. The Diver Net Vendée Globe was created to support the race of the same name, and this is the second time the company has supported the event. Held every four years, the demanding Vendée Globe is a global sailing race for single-crew boats. Participants will sail over 25,000 kilometers in more than 70 days without setting foot on land. Normally, few people can complete the race, but this year’s race will feature a record 40 participants. best replica watch site
Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe
The latest Diver Net Vendée Globe features a familiar case shape. The 44mm x 50mm dive watch has a bold and colorful design. The dial indexes, bezel markings, and thick hands are all filled with ample Super-LumiNova for easy readability. The watch is water-resistant to 300 meters, thanks in part to its large screw-down crown.
Focus on sustainable materials
As with all Diver Net models, sustainability plays a big role in the construction of the Diver Net Vendée Globe. Ulysse Nardin says the core of the case is stainless steel, with at least 95% of its content being recycled. The case sides and lugs are made from polyamide and carbon fiber from recycled fishing nets, while the bezel uses carbon fiber from the hulls of racing boats. Finally, the movement showcases a new technology. It has a silicon escapement made from waste from silicon wafer production. Jacob & Co Astronomia Casino
Back to the Diver Net Vendée Globe watch dial
Ulysse Nardin chose a sandblasted grey dial and stainless steel elements. Red, white and blue also dominate, perhaps in homage to Les Sables d'Olonne, France, where the race starts. The blue-and-white date wheel uses red fonts to indicate the 10th. This means that the race has been run 10 times, with the start date being November 10. The power reserve display is at the top of the dial, and the small seconds indicator is at the bottom. The result is a regulator-like appearance, which is unusual for a dive watch.
UN-118 Automatic Movement
The UN-118 automatic movement is half visible through a sapphire glass window on the case back. A map depicts the globe with the words "The world's only single-handed unassisted non-stop around the world yacht race". Ulysse Nardin has created a modern movement with a 60-hour power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vph. replica luxury watches
Wrist Enjoyment
The Diver Net Vendée Globe is not an ultralight watch, but the carbon fiber components help keep the weight down. Also, despite its large size, it is comfortable to wear thanks to the lugs that curve down. Also, the red strap, made from recycled fishing nets, fits the wrist perfectly. It has a simple pull-on design with a Velcro closure system. It is the perfect strap design for sports or swimming.
The best aspect of this watch is its color and use of materials. Sometimes, carbon fiber cases can look trendy or futuristic. The Diver Net Vendée Globe avoids this with a light-toned dial and pops of color throughout the watch. It is certainly a less orthodox choice compared to the Submariner, but it performs well overall.
Brand
Ulysse Nardin
Model
Vende Globe
Reference
1183-170LE-2A-VG/0B (red strap) / 1183-170LE-2A-VG/0A (grey strap)
Dial
grey, sandblasted, applied luminous indices, red/blue subdial decorations and “X”
Case Material
stainless steel movement (95% recycled steel), NyloFoil (recycled fishing nets and recycled carbon fiber) case sides and lugs, and recycled carbon fiber bezel insert
Case Dimensions
44mm (diameter) × 50mm (lug to lug) × 14.81mm (thickness)
Crystal
double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case Back
NyloFoil and sapphire crystal with six screws
Movement
Ulysse Nardin UN-118: automatic, manual winding and stop seconds, frequency 28,800 vph (4Hz), 60 Hour power reserve, 50 jewels, 260 parts, silicon balance spring, DiamonSil anchor escape wheel
Water resistance
300 m (30 bar)
Strap
Red or grey, partly made from recycled fishing nets with Velcro closure
Functions
Time (hours, minutes, small seconds), date, power reserve indicator, 60-minute diving bezel
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