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    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: 936 S by Sinn Spezialuhren – Practical Functionality in a Robust Black Finish

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    Editorial

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    Novelties

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    Editorial

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Ulysse Nardin

Le Locle, Switzerland

Established in 1846 in Le Locle, Ulysse Nardin swiftly garnered a distinguished reputation for its meticulously precise marine chronometers, which are utilised by numerous navies across the globe. Its maritime heritage remains central to the brand’s identity. Ulysse Nardin is one of the most experimental watchmakers and has set industry benchmarks since the 1980s by using innovative materials such as silicon in its timepiece movements. Notable models include the Marine collection, inspired by historic chronometers; the Freak, which caused a sensation in 2001 as the first wristwatch without a dial or hands, displaying the time via a rotating movement; and the Diver, a modern professional dive watch. Ulysse Nardin represents a synthesis of maritime history, avant-garde technology, and haute horlogerie.

Super Freak by Ulysse Nardin
Editorial

Watches & Wonders 2026: Ulysse Nardin And The Super Freak Celebrate a Double Anniversary

Ulysse Nardin celebrates 25 years of the Freak with the Super Freak: an automatic double tourbillon, a new caliber, and innovative technologies in detail.

  • 14 Apr 2026
  • 7 min
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The first Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3700/1A from 1976.
Editorial

Happy Birthday, Nautilus & Co.: The Most Important Watch Anniversaries of 2026

Watch anniversaries 2026 at a glance, featuring Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tudor and other iconic watches.

  • 08 Jan 2026
  • 20 min
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Swisswatches 24 Days of Christmas: The Best Watches of 2025

It’s been another extraordinary year for the watch world. That’s why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to compile a list of our top watches from 2025.

  • 19 Dec 2025
  • 17 min
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Jean-Christophe Sabatier (Chief Product Officer Ulysse Nardin), Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner (Founders of Urwerk)
Editorial

Ur-Freak: Exclusive Interview on The Limited-Edition Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk Timepiece And The Definition of Modern Watchmaking

Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk, two pioneers of modern watchmaking who challenged traditional watchmaking, jointly present the limited Ur-Freak.

  • 12 Dec 2025
  • 5 min
  • 0
Editorial

Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk = Ur-Freak: Two Free Spirits Join Forces

Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk have joined forces to create the limited Ur-Freak. We met the makers for an interview.

  • 19 Nov 2025
  • 10 min
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W&W 2025: Introducing the Ulysse Nardin Diver [AIR]: A Lightweight Marvel in High Horology

Explore the Ulysse Nardin Diver [AIR], the world's lightest mechanical dive watch, blending high horology with cutting-edge technology.

  • 01 Apr 2025
  • 4 min
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Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue: Eye-catching Design with Innovative Technology

Discover the Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue: a unique watch with innovative materials and eye-catching design. Features, price, and more here.

  • 22 Oct 2024
  • 3 min
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Ulysse Nardin Managing Director Matthieu Haverlan On The Collaboration With Wempe

We talked to Ulysse Nardin's Managing Director Matthieu Haverlan about the Wempe collaboration and his criteria for collecting watches.

  • 16 Jul 2024
  • 8 min
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Reality Check At The Pool: Wempe Signature Collection x Ulysse Nardin Diver NET

At the launch of the new Wempe Signature Collection x Ulysse Nardin Diver NET in Berlin, we did a reality check with the watch at the pool.

  • 15 Jul 2024
  • 11 min
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Wempe x Ulysse Nardin Diver NET Signature Collection

Wempe and Ulysse Nardin present the Diver NET Signature Collection, limited to 75 pieces - a diver's watch with exceptional materials.

  • 27 Jun 2024
  • 4 min
  • 0
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Talking the Freak and the Future with Ulysse Nardin’s Managing Director Matthieu Haverlan

Swisswatches Magazine talked with Ulysse Nardin's new Managing Director Matthieu Haverlan about the newest Freak and the brand's future.

  • 03 May 2024
  • 6 min
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Bucherer Masterworks: A New Retail Experience For Watch Enthusiasts

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  • 01 May 2023
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