Ulysse Nardin’s rugged new Black Sea straddles both the rarified air of haute horlogy and the depths of the most tempestuous seas at the same time.
Ulysse Nardin’s rugged new Black Sea straddles both the rarified air of haute horlogy and the depths of the most tempestuous seas at the same time.
Its stainless steel case has undergone a complex process of vulcanization – a special refining process that leaves rubber stronger – that fuses the stainless steel with a comfortable, as well as sturdy, matte-like rubber coating. A black ceramic folding clasp keeps the high-tech strap affixed to the wearer’s wrist.
In keeping with Ulysse Nardin’s nautical history, the Black Sea’s case outperforms its peers with a water resistance of up to 200 meters. A 42-hour power reserve can be monitored via an indicator located at 12 o’clock, while the 6 o’clock position features an over-sized mini second display. The exhibition case back offers a view of the Black Sea’s self-winding movement as well as each piece’s unique number
A visually-pleasing wave motif covers the dial, strap and unidirectional bezel. The hour markers and the hour and minute hands are easily visible with a red luminescent material illuminating them in dark waters or dimly-lit state rooms.
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