The Ultimate Yachting Diver Watch | DIVER X SKELETON BLACK and YELLOW by Ulysse Nardin

When fine watchmaking plunge into the world of diver watches
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 and YELLOW is designed to withstand the potential pressures at depths of 200 meters. It has 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-371 movement, visible through the 44 mm case. Initially 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 noon in black Carbonium®, which is the same as the bezel. The hours, minutes, seconds, hands, and indexes are coated with white or yellow-tinted Super-LumiNova®.
An exclusive edition of skeletonized diving watches limited to 175 numbered pieces.
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 be floating. To achieve the sensation of depth, overlaid layers were used to emphasize the tiered construction of the central “X.” Different finish levels 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. Yellow details, such as the hour markers and the internal lines of Ulysse Nardin’s signature “X,” add vibrant explosions of color and emphasize the model’s sports origins.

Carbonium®: aircraft fuselage on the wrist
On the bezel, Ulysse Nardin has used black Carbonium®, a material used initially on its FREAK X. Carbonium® is a highly lightweight aerospace material and among the most robust and durable materials ever developed by scientists. It is made from the same fibers used for the fuselage and wings of modern aircraft. Because its manufacturing process involves using “waste” materials, it has a 40% lower environmental impact than other carbon. This high-performance material is created using a complex process of subjecting carbon fibers – which have a diameter of only 7 µm – to high pressure and temperature conditions. The process causes the fibers to form a unique pattern for each watch.