Ulysse Nardin is the most striking and influential innovator in recent watch history; evidenced by winning the prestigious Chronos Innovation Prize in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004. Its designs turn the unmoved into watch enthusiasts.
The company's history actually stretches back to 1774, when Jean Leonard Nardin set up a small business making stoves. His grandson, Ulysse Nardin set up a watch company in 1846 and quickly gained international recognition. Throughout its history, it has cultivated a reputation as a specialist in marine chronometers.
Warranty
Ulysse Nardin watches are warranted to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Ulysse Nardin is building up their service network worldwide.
Ulysse Nardin Product Line
The Ulysse Nardin GMT Perpetual Watch (model 32622) features an 18K rose gold case, with a sapphire crystal and silver dial. It sports month, day and date display on the perpetual calendar. A Chronos Prize winner, it is water resistant to 100 feet and has a list price of $29,900.
The Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 1846 Watch (model 263227_30gr) features a C.O.S.C. certified chronometer. The stainless steel case frames a silver-colored dial with Roman numerals, oversized seconds-hand and power reserve indicator. Water resistant to 650 ft, it retails for $4,800.
The Ulysse Nardin San Marco Cloisonné Watch (model 131-77-9ROM) is another genuine, unique beauty. It features genuine enamel cloisonné-dials, with each piece hand-made by an artist. The case is 18K yellow gold. The price for this collector's treasure is available by contacting the manufacturer or an authorized vendor.
The Ulysse Nardin San Marco Lady Watch (model 120-78-9-8/PAONV2) is a series of artistic creations. This model features a peacock dial with diamonds. The 18K white gold case is framed by a bezel set with (approx 0.32K) diamonds. The dial is blue enamel and the hour track is set with (approx. 0.10K) diamonds and 12 sapphires. Self-winding and water resistant to 100 feet, this lists for $27,500.
Other Ulysse Nardin Series
Award winners include the Freak watch (2002), Genghis Khan watch (2003) and Sonata watch (2004).
The Limited Editions watches are the 'pieces de resistance' of Ulysse Nardin. The Tellurium J. Kepler watch is a revolutionary timepiece displaying the rotation of the Earth (list $99,000).
