Ulysse Nardin, one of the classic names of nautical themed models, carries the modern diver chronograph style to the wrists with its limited-edition Diver Chronograph 44mm Hammerhead Shark model.
Ulysse Nardin, which witnessed many important events in history with the Marine Chronometer devices that it produced from the early years of seafaring, continues to gain the appreciation of watch enthusiasts with its diver watches. Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronograph 44mm Hammerhead Shark, one of the brand's successful examples in this segment, is under the spotlight today...
The model, which is produced based on classical Marine Chronometer design elements, as in many models of the brand, represents the last generation of the model family in terms of both technically and aesthetically. The modern case, designed with a diameter of 44mm, is made of titanium, which is among the indispensable materials of sports watches with its light and robust structure. The case is equipped with an anti-reflection coated sapphire crystal on the front side as well as a solid case back decorated with an embossed hammerhead shark illustration, which is also the inspiration for the model. The case hosts a pair of chronograph pushers finished in bright red, a large winding crown, and a uni-directional diver’s bezel. Standing out with its strong lugs and powerful lines, the case has is water-resistance to 300 meters.
In the design of the model, a color palette with blue and red tones is used. This color palette, which shows itself in the case with the red detail on the chronograph buttons, has found itself in the dial quite intensely. Small red touches, like the model name (Hammerhead Shark), have been used on the dial, which evokes the sea with its blue background color. Thanks to the Super-LumiNOVA phosphor material, the dial offers excellent readability in almost any environment. Laid out in 3-6-9 chronograph arrangement the dial features a date window at 6 o'clock that manages to offer optimal readability without compromising the dial’s integrity.
The model is powered by the manufacture movement Caliber UN-150. Equipped with a column-wheel chronograph and a cutting-edge technology silicon escapement, the self-winding movement beats at a frequency of 4Hz (28.800vph) and offers a power reserve of 48 hours when fully wound.
A metal link rubber strap, which has become an unofficial trademark of the brand, complements the model that is limited to 300 units only. Decorated with a red Hammerhead shark illustration and a titanium Ulysse Nardin signed link, the blue rubber strap is secured by a standard buckle made of titanium.
The model, which shapes the DNA of the brand according to the technical and aesthetic expectations of modern times, takes its place as a stylish alternative among modern diver chronographs for the summer finally arrived.
