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Ulysse Nardin

My AD has this wonderful UN ready for me to view.

 

The Diver [Air] was the only watch that Ulysse Nardin presented at this year's Watches & Wonders.

This model is super exciting: haute horlogerie combined with absolute lightness and robustness (great for vacation, sports, etc.)

The main features: an ultra-lightweight construction, shock-resistant to 5.000g and a WR of 200 meters.

I am looking to see this watch personally on Wednesday.

As I read about it during W & W 25, I was so convinced that I asked my AD to catch this piece for me.

The brand UN has always fascinated me, but no new releases in recent years have really appealed to me. Apart from the Freak models and the incredible Blast Free Wheel marquetry, of course.

I'm very excited. But as always, I tell myself that I have to hold the watch in my hands and try it on my wrist.
Only then will I (be able to) make my final decision.

I've already been warned about one thing. The Diver [Air], including the strap, weighs a mere 52 grams. Practically nothing...







Note: The photos are screenshots from a video my esteemed AD recently sent me. I couldn't get any more quality out of it.

All the best, my dear watch friends
Thomas

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I have to give credit to UN for knowing how to make pieces with a statement.

 
By: ArmisT : July 13th, 2025-19:36
The Freak series still stands out amongst them all, but I appreciate the creative thread in many of their pieces.

Thanks for looking and commenting, ArmisT ☺️🙏

 
By: MTR : July 13th, 2025-19:50
For me, this watch is all about quiet confidence rather than showmanship. In a world full of polished steel and retro reboots, this Diver [Air] stands out by doing its own thing—unapologetically. It doesn’t try to be a classic dive watch. Actually, it see... 

It’s fantastic when a watch sparks emotions!

 
By: ZSHSZ : July 13th, 2025-21:34
This “light watch”, concept has been explored many times before, Journe OctaSport, Omega Ultralight…so nothing new and I also think that while justified, it’s a bit thick and has very weak legibility. To my taste, it just doesn’t have that “Wow” factor th... 

You are completely right.

 
By: MTR : July 13th, 2025-22:56
The only problem is that I don’t like the Omega Ultralight. It somehow doesn’t speak to my heart. And the Journe Octa Sport is not as robust as the UN Diver Air and is nowhere near as water-resistant, only 3 ATM, which makes it unsuitable for me as a spor... 

Ha!! ☺️

 
By: MTR : July 14th, 2025-05:37
Now I am looking forward to YOUR report!

Yes, it's certainly not a watch that will appeal to everyone.

 
By: MTR : July 13th, 2025-20:09
But from a watchmaking perspective, I find it extremely interesting. Let's see how it looks in person. In any case, I'm really excited and will report back. As always, my criteria are 100%. I'm lucky enough to own so many beautiful watches that I really d... 

It is to my taste, Thomas. Love it, particularly on the white strap.

 
By: GWIS : July 13th, 2025-21:02
My only concern is legibility of the hands against the skeletonised backdrop. I will be interested to read your thoughts once you have seen the watch in the flesh. Have fun. Jon

I thought so too.

 
By: MTR : July 13th, 2025-21:32
Because one thing is certain: a watch is meant to tell the time. 😎 And if it doesn't do that to the best of its ability, then it has failed in its very purpose. In any case, I will report in detail.

I’m looking forward to your experience with the watch

 
By: LarsG : July 13th, 2025-21:37
As I too thought of the legibility as a challenge. Especially for water sports and more so diving.

This is undoubtedly a delicate point that

 
By: MTR : July 13th, 2025-22:59
could lead the entire (otherwise great) concept to absurdity…

Now you've piqued my curiosity, and

 
By: MTR : July 14th, 2025-04:38
I found the photo in the Robb Report. I'd rather not publish it because I don't know if some crazy photographer is going to chase me for copyright infringement. 😎 The question is always whether Michael Jordan is wearing this watch voluntarily, is being pa... 

I think Jordan is a big watch collector, I have seen photos

 
By: Thomas_3 : July 14th, 2025-13:09
of him wearing many different watches. Robb Report is where I saw the article too.

He seems to love UN.

 
By: MTR : July 15th, 2025-06:35
Sonata Royal Blue Mystery Tourbillon Interesting, but it doesn't influence my own decisions.

MJ is a huge watch collector

 
By: Watch Commission : July 14th, 2025-20:37
and a big fan of Ulysse Nardin. I can confirm that he visited UN recently, and left with four of their top watches, some of which are not released yet. No one is paying MJ to wear anything. ;-) Unrelated: I have a the Air on order, and was glad to get an ... 

Fine!! ☺️

 
By: MTR : July 15th, 2025-11:57
As I wrote I am looking forward to inspect „my“ Air tomorrow. I will report.

Dear friends, I’ve now taken a close look at the Diver Air twice…

 
By: MTR : July 19th, 2025-10:42
Last Wednesday and again yesterday. After careful consideration, I’ve decided against it and instead happily went for a different watch that suits my needs better. I’ll be making separate threads about it.