The Ultimate Watch Gift Guide For The Holiday Season—And Beyond

From Rolex to Hublot, Haute Time curated the ultimate watch gift list this holiday season that will withstand the test of time.

By Adrienne Faurote

Ulysse Nardin Teams Up with Norrøna to Launch DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night

Ulysse Nardin joins forces with Norwegian outdoor sportswear brand, Norrøna, to launch the new DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night. 

Ulysse Nardin Introduces Three New Nautical Models To The Marine Torpilleur Collection 

As a tribute to the brand's nautical history, Ulysse Nardin expands its Marine Torpilleur permanent collection with three new timepieces.

The Most Complex Skeleton Diving Watch Is Back: A Look At Ulysse Nardin’s New Diver x Skeleton

The most complex skeleton diving watch is back. The Ulysse Nardin DIVER X SKELETON has returned with 175 pieces in a new colorway.

Ulysse Nardin Launches The Ocean Race Diver Making History As The First Diver Upcycled From Fishing Nets

Ulysse Nardin made history by releasing the very first diver model largely composed of recycled fishing nets: The Ocean Race Diver.

The Ulysse Nardin New Freak S Is Truly Out Of This World

Referred to as a ‘Rocket on the Wrist,’ Ulysse Nardin's Freak S has launched into a new orbit, pushing watchmaking boundaries beyond.

Ulysse Nardin Is The Official Watch & Timekeeping Partner Of Blade

Last week, luxury Swiss watchmaker, Ulysse Nardin, announced its latest partnership with renowned technology-powered global air mobility platform Blade.

Haute Time’s Hottest Watches Of 2021 Part I

2021 wasn't how many of us would have expected it to be. As the Covid-19 pandemic continued, it offered many challenges to all of us. Where some businesses lingered because of it, others thrived. Despite very few events, many of the watch brands did well, not in the least because of the fantastic new models they launched. These are among Haute Time's favorites:

Pink Gold Passion: Four Watches For Autumn

Autumn is a special time of the year. This is, in particular, the case when it is an "Indian Summer." With the colors of the leaves already changing but the weather still warm, it creates a unique atmosphere. The following four watches are perfect for this occasion. While they differ quite a bit, they all share that their cases are made from pink gold, giving them a rich, golden luster.

Haute Complication: Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht

Making a complicated watch is one thing, but giving it a unique, novel appearance is something entirely different. It means that you master the mechanical challenges needed to create such a watch and control them to such an extent that you can determine the look and position of the complications on the dial. Ulysse Nardin is a brand that loves to play with these possibilities, and for them, it has become part of their DNA. An excellent example of this is the Marine Mega Yacht, an ocean-going watch that uniquely displays its rich heritage.

The Outstanding Results of Only Watch 2021

Only Watch has always been a charity with a unique approach. They fund research to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by organizing a biennial auction for which the world's leading watch manufacturers donate a piece unique. This weekend, Christie's auctioned the 53 creations in a packed Palexpo in Geneva, raising CHF 30 million, over 32 million US dollars.

Ulysse Nardin Supports Most Unusual Brand Ambassador With Cool Diver Chronograph

The great white shark is, without a doubt, a promising contestant for the title of most misunderstood animal on the planet. Portrayed in pop culture as a ruthless killer that preys on anything it can sink its teeth in, preferably humans, of course. Thanks to (non-profit) research organizations like OCEARCH, we can now paint an entirely different picture. It has given us insights into its advanced social behavior and intelligence, not to mention the critical part it plays in keeping the oceans' ecosystem balanced and healthy.

Ulysse Nardin Is Expanding Marine Torpilleur Collection With Seven New Models

Marking 175 years of history can be a daunting task, yet not for Ulysse Nardin. Founded in 1846, their legacy in Haute Horlogerie has been firmly based on pursuing precision timekeeping. The brand became one of the best-known suppliers of marine chronometers, delivering them to navies and ship lines worldwide and contributing to science by supplying them to geodesic institutes and astronomical observatories. Ulysse Nardin is introducing seven(!) exciting new watches to their Marine Torpilleur collection to mark this moment.

Unconventional Tourbillons That Set The Pace For The Future

A tourbillon is often considered one of the most traditional complications. One thing that comes into play with this is its respectable age as it was developed by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1785 and patented in 1801. However, it took until the revival of watchmaking after the quartz crisis to be used extensively in wristwatches. Now there hardly isn't a brand that doesn't have one in its collection. Standing out can then be a challenge, but at the same time, it also offers the opportunity to innovate and pave the way for the future of this highly regarded complication.

Haute Complication: Ulysse Nardin Blast Hourstriker

Ulysse Nardin is a brand with many traditions, and among them is the creation of watches that produce sound. One of the first complications that come to mind with this is the classic minute repeater. Ulysse Nardin incorporated them in legendary watches like the "Genghis Khan" and "Safari." But, another tradition with the Ulysse Nardin, even more paramount than all the others, is to innovate. In 2019 they teamed up with the high-end French audio brand Devialet, best known for their beautiful and outstanding speakers, to create a minute repeater with a unique sound experience. The sound of most minute repeaters is actually rather faint, but with the help of Devialet, Ulysse Nardin pumped up the jam of the Hourstriker Phantom to a very impressive 85dB. This collaboration was continued this year with the Blast Hourstriker.

Throwback Thursday: Ulysse Nardin Minute Repeater

Ulysse Nardin is a brand that has not only a rich heritage but also a very diverse one. The brand was founded in 1846 in Le Locle, Switzerland, and quickly made a name for itself with its high precision chronometers. While Ulysse Nardin has always thrived in mechanical excellence, they have presented their watches in a wide variety of different styles. Whether it is restrained or progressive, the brand's most outstanding achievement is most likely that they have all made it their own. Their DNA is undeniably present in all creations, including this exceptional minute repeater from 1950.

Four Gold Watches With Summer Vibes

Summer is, for most people, a time to relax and unwind. It is all about exploring new places or rediscovering familiar ones, enjoying nice weather, good food and drinks, but most of all the company of family and friends. In terms of watches, something in stainless steel, ceramic, or carbon fiber seems to be the most obvious. These robust materials are a perfect match with the activities that are for many also part of summer. However, one material that embodies the soul of summer is gold, particularly the pink and red hues of this precious metal. When hit with a ray of sunlight, their rich colors bring you instant summer vibes, like the following four watches.