Ulysse Nardin Archives - Time+Tide Watches

20.07.25

New releases from Breitling, Richard Mille, Tissot and more

This is proving to be a summer of very hot watch releases, with highlights including a Tissot Tour de France edition and a new round…

Ulysse Nardin’s Blast Free Wheel Maillechort is a masterclass in contemporary yet timeless watchmaking

Introducing

17.07.25

Ulysse Nardin’s Blast Free Wheel Maillechort is a masterclass in contemporary yet timeless watchmaking

This visually stunning piece contrasts a modern flying tourbillon with nickel silver elements designed to age gracefully.

Buying Guides

30.06.25

6 of the best sapphire watches

Sapphire cases are still a rarity in watchmaking, but what's the difference between a five-figure and seven-figure example?

10 of the best sustainable watches helping the environment

Buying Guides

29.06.25

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10 of the best sustainable watches helping the environment

Sustainability is a big focus for many watch brands - here are some that do it well.

New releases from Vulcain, Richard Mille, Armin Strom and more

Last Week in Watches

29.06.25

New releases from Vulcain, Richard Mille, Armin Strom and more

Lots of tourbillons and lots of complex dials this week.

12 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

Buying Guides

21.06.25

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12 of the best dive watches for all sorts of aquatic adventures

The diver has pretty much become the quintessential watch - and here are some of the best.

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

Last Week in Watches

08.06.25

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Urban Jürgensen, J.N. Shapiro and more

With some big hitters from the independent sector this week, alongside colourful big-box releases, this is an exciting week.

Plastic fantastic: the 8 best plastic watches

Buying Guides

27.05.25

Plastic fantastic: the 8 best plastic watches

Plastic doesn't have to equal cheap - here are the watches to prove it.

12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

Buying Guides

26.05.25

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12 of the best stone dials from labradorite to pietersite

There's a stone dial watch our there to suit most tastes.

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Buying Guides

25.05.25

7 of the best marquetry dials showing off the incredible intricacies of this art

Marquetry is a niche endeavour, but the results are astonishing, with the melange of natural materials making up wonderful paysages.

New releases from Tudor, H. Moser & Cie, Hublot and more

Last Week in Watches

11.05.25

New releases from Tudor, H. Moser & Cie, Hublot and more

A week with multiple new Tudors is always a good one.

The Ulysse Nardin Diver [AIR] is the lightest dive watch in the world at 52 grams

Introducing

03.04.25

The Ulysse Nardin Diver [AIR] is the lightest dive watch in the world at 52 grams

Combining everything that makes Ulysse Nardin great, into one watch.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

Lists

18.03.25

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Melbourne

The decision has been made, the dollars have been saved. Time to buy a new watch. Only issue is, where to do it in Melbourne?

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

16.02.25

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Love is in the air, with brands unveiling Valentine's Day limited editions this week.

9 of the best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

Buying Guides

11.02.25

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9 of the best Valentine’s Day watches from humble to extravagant

If your love language is gift-giving, here’s a list of Valentine's Day watches you can buy right now.

New releases from Baltic, Urwerk, Louis Erard and more

Last Week in Watches

02.02.25

New releases from Baltic, Urwerk, Louis Erard and more

These have been a fiery seven days, especially for independents and microbrands.

The Ulysse Nardin Blast Amoureuxpeintre hides a Skeleton X calibre behind smoky shadows

Introducing

01.02.25

The Ulysse Nardin Blast Amoureuxpeintre hides a Skeleton X calibre behind smoky shadows

Ulysse Nardin and artist Amoureuxpeintre tease what's underneath with a smoked sapphire Blast in PVD titanium.

Blue and rose gold or black DLC titanium: which Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon do you prefer?

Hands On

23.12.24

Blue and rose gold or black DLC titanium: which Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon do you prefer?

We take a look at two variants of one of Ulysse Nardin's most visually engaging watches.

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue brings a crowd-favourite hue into the lineup

Video

19.11.24

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue brings a crowd-favourite hue into the lineup

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One Navy Blue introduces the fan-favourite colour into the anything-but-conventional collection.

New releases from Biver, Audemars Piguet, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

10.11.24

New releases from Biver, Audemars Piguet, Breguet and more

Lots of high-end wow this week from the likes of AP, Biver and Breguet, as well as exciting affordable models from Hamilton and Tissot.

The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe sources sustainable materials local to a legendary sailing race

Hands On

07.11.24

The new Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Vendée Globe sources sustainable materials local to a legendary sailing race

Commemorating the 10th edition of a legendary race and its sustainability missions.

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Last Week in Watches

03.11.24

New releases from Tudor, Swatch, Franck Muller and more

Tudor drops an unexpected GMT, Ulysse Nardin goes freaky traditional, and Ralph Lauren makes a watch fit for a fancy cowboy.

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

20.10.24

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Patek's first new watch collection in 25 years is the biggest watch news of the week, but we've also seen a particularly large number of…

The big dogs and the underdogs from Christie’s The Collectibles Part 2

Auctions

15.10.24

The big dogs and the underdogs from Christie’s The Collectibles Part 2

The obviously amazing and the undeservingly underrated from Christie's latest auction.

Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations

Watch Education

06.10.24

Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations

Brands are experimenting with what cases are made from - here are some of the new materials watch brands are trying out.

New releases from Hermès, Moser, Czapek and more

Last Week in Watches

06.10.24

New releases from Hermès, Moser, Czapek and more

While Milano Watch Week takes place, there are plenty of new releases to keep up interested from brands big and small.

The Ulysse Nardin Royal returns with clear intentions

Introducing

28.09.24

The Ulysse Nardin Royal returns with clear intentions

The Ulysse Nardin Royal Sapphire combines a transparent case and a translucent movement for the ultimate see-through luxury experience.

When Ulysse Nardin let its Freak flag fly, it changed watchmaking forever

The Icons

27.09.24

When Ulysse Nardin let its Freak flag fly, it changed watchmaking forever

When Ulysse Nardin released a watch called the Freak in 2001, it broke all the rules and changed the game.

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

15.09.24

New releases from Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Chronoswiss and more

Not just one, but two watches dedicated to sailing have just been announced. Both Hublot and Panerai presented two maritime-themed timepieces. In addition, Omega’s Constellation…

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll has a dial like you’ve never seen

Hands On

16.07.24

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll has a dial like you’ve never seen

With a stunning chrysocolla dial and a blingy bezel, this is a thoroughly dressed-up diver.

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Ulysse Nardin, Gerald Charles and more

Last Week in Watches

14.07.24

New releases from Parmigiani Fleurier, Ulysse Nardin, Gerald Charles and more

In the rising warmth of the European summer, new ocean-inspired watches are bringing a breath of fresh air to this torrid weather.

How the Ulysse Nardin Freak changed the face of modern watchmaking

Interview

19.06.24

How the Ulysse Nardin Freak changed the face of modern watchmaking

Ulysse Nardin's Clémence Le Rolland on the Freak's rocky beginnings and rise to stardom.

New releases from Ming, Timex, F.P. Journe and more

Last Week in Watches

26.05.24

New releases from Ming, Timex, F.P. Journe and more

Many independents are launching more and more new models and big box brands are not far behind with some interesting additions to their collection.

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net & Skeleton OPS introduce military green vibes to the range

Hands On

23.05.24

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net & Skeleton OPS introduce military green vibes to the range

Ulysse Nardin shows how to do green watchmaking in more than one way with the new Diver Net and Skeleton OPS.

The Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad is high-tech, sci-fi, and steampunk – all at the same time

Hands On

16.04.24

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The Ulysse Nardin Freak S Nomad is high-tech, sci-fi, and steampunk – all at the same time

Clad in titanium and carbon fibre, Ulysse Nardin's most recognisable watch takes on a new look for Watches and Wonders 2024.

The perpetual calendar through the years

In Depth

29.02.24

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The perpetual calendar through the years

Exploring the rich history and ingenious innovation of a staple haute horlogerie complication.

15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.

New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

Last Week in Watches

14.01.24

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New releases from Bell & Ross, Ulysse Nardin, Blancpain and more

Brands usher in the Year of the Dragon with varied releases, Seiko does their thing, and a new 'Thrifty Fathoms'.

Ulysse Nardin celebrates Lunar New Year with the Blast Tourbillon Dragon

Introducing

13.01.24

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Ulysse Nardin celebrates Lunar New Year with the Blast Tourbillon Dragon

After getting their Freak on in 2023, UN go for a slightly more conventional approach to the Year of the Dragon.

The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

Watch Culture

13.01.24

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The best watches of 2023, as picked by our readers

The best of the best from last year - with your help!

The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Azure and Diver X Skeleton Azure plunge into sustainable luxury

Hands On

23.12.23

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The Ulysse Nardin Diver Net Azure and Diver X Skeleton Azure plunge into sustainable luxury

As one of the front-runners in sustainable watchmaking, Ulysse Nardin show off their best use of recycled materials.

Talking Freak, food, and more with Ulysse Nardin Chief Growth Officer Matthieu Haverlan

Interview

10.12.23

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Talking Freak, food, and more with Ulysse Nardin Chief Growth Officer Matthieu Haverlan

Ulysse Nardin is a brand that has a ton of momentum at present. After a bit of a rocky era under Kering, and with a…

Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Last Week in Watches

19.11.23

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Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Dubai Watch Week is currently underway, so for this edition of Last Week in Watches, we wanted to do something a little different.

Tactical green for the new Ulysse Nardin Freak One OPS

Hands On

16.11.23

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Tactical green for the new Ulysse Nardin Freak One OPS

Ulysse Nardin decks out the Freak One OPS in mil-spec colours.

Sotheby’s auctions off #70 of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 for charity

Friday Wind Down

20.10.23

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Sotheby’s auctions off #70 of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 for charity

The 70th anniversary celebrations of the Fifty Fathoms continues with a charity auction supporting ocean conservation.

The starry night of the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine

Hands On

19.10.23

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The starry night of the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine

Ever wondered what the night sky looks like out at sea? The UN Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine brings the starry skies to your wrist.

Is this really all the new Apple Watch has to offer?

Friday Wind Down

15.09.23

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Is this really all the new Apple Watch has to offer?

Off the back of another Apple September event, it looks like the new Apple Watch is about as exciting as watching paint dry

Hands On

13.09.23

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Ulysse Nardin Freak X OPS

Ulysse Nardin's Freak X OPS takes the brand's proprietary Magma carbon composite and gives it a camo look

New releases from HYT, Citizen, Bulgari and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.23

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New releases from HYT, Citizen, Bulgari and more

As we predicted last week, the amount of releases these past seven days was massive. Geneva Watch Days is one of the key events in…

Friday Wind Down

01.09.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The full down-low on the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio

What a week it’s been. Mere days after announcing that our Watch Discovery Studio is open to the public, we’ve already seen many of you…

The Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Marquetry is the ultimate tribute to silicon

Hands On

29.08.23

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The Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Marquetry is the ultimate tribute to silicon

Ulysse Nardin do not always get the credit they are due as a watch manufacture. I bet most of you watching this video were not…