Diver X Following the success of the Diver X Skeleton in blue which was a rapid sell out upon its release in 2021, Ulysse Nardin is relaunching 175 new pieces in black Carbonium® with an audacious choice of flashy yellow rubber strap and a black ‘R’ strap made of upcycled fishing nets. This cutting edge evolution of the existing Diver X collection retains its sporty appeal while taking a radical step towards transparency. As the new hero watch of the Diver collection, the Diver X Skeleton model is an explosive amalgamation of the design of a Diver and the technical prowess of the Blast collection. It is a volcanic bonding of beauty and brains. The Diver X Skeleton Black is designed to withstand the potential pressures that exist at depths of 200 meters and is equipped with a black Carbonium® concave unidirectional rotating bezel and domed sapphire glass. To bring the Diver X Skeleton model to life, the engineering team has completely redesigned the UN 372 movement, which is visible through the 44mm case. Originally designed for the Blast Skeleton collection, it has been improved with the addition of an oscillating weight in the shape of the Ulysse Nardin’s iconic “X”. There is also a barrel cover placed at 12 o’clock in black Carbonium®, which is the same as the bezel.
The desire to keep the dial interface of the Diver X Skeleton in the shape of the “X” was one of the most technical and complex developments ever undertaken by Ulysse Nardin. The hour indexes had to be secretly connected to the dial so they appear to float. To achieve the sensation of depth, overlaid layers were used to emphasise the tiered construction of the central “X”. Different levels of finish were also employed to create a play of light, amplified by the transparency of the skeleton movement. The case, sandblasted on the sides with satin lugs, has been coated in black DLC while yellow details, such as the hour markers and the internal lines of Ulysse Nardin’s signature “X” add vibrant explosions of colour and emphasise the model’s sports origins. Black Carbonium® is an extremely lightweight aerospace material used for the fuselage and wings of contemporary aircraft and among the most robust and durable materials ever developed by scientists. Thanks to the manufacturing process using “waste” materials, it has a 40% lower environmental impact than other carbon. It is created using a complex process which involves subjecting carbon fibres which have a diameter of only 7µm to high pressure and temperature conditions causing the fibres to form a pattern that is unique to each watch.
Diver X Skeleton Black, Limited to 175 Pieces 24,500 CHF | ulysse-nardin.com
