Diver “Le Locle”

About this piece

Ulysse Nardin built its reputation on marine chronometers trusted by navies and explorers since 1846, and the Diver carries that heritage into a genuinely capable modern tool watch. This 42mm example pairs a steel case finished in graphite-grey PVD with a rose gold unidirectional dive bezel and crown guard — a combination that reads equal parts rugged and refined. The grainy grey dial is fitted with luminous stick markers and hands, a date window at 6 o'clock, and the brand's signature coordinates of Le Locle printed beneath the anchor logo. Inside is the automatic UN-816 caliber, built on 205 parts with 22 jewels and a silicium escapement for improved precision and shock resistance, delivering a 42-hour power reserve and 300 meters of water resistance. Retailing new for $10,400 USD, this example (ref. 8163-175/GREY-5N) is offered pre-owned in Very Good condition — a watch that's been worn and enjoyed, and clearly well cared for, not a shelf piece — and comes as a complete set with its original inner and outer boxes and papers.