Ulysse Nardin has always had a strong connection with the ocean. This is evident not only from their watches but also from the events that they sponsor. They are, for example, the official timekeeper of the Vendée Globe. This challenging yacht race takes place every four years, in which the participants have to sail a total of 21,638 nautical miles (40,075 kilometers) non-stop and unassisted from start to finish. However, Ulysse Nardin is also doing more, as they have set up a special research unit dedicated to studying sustainable innovation for watchmaking projects.