NEW Ulysse Nardin Diver [AIR]

Lighter than Air

Ulysse Nardin continues to redefine expectations with the Diver [AIR], the world’s lightest mechanical dive watch. In a category known for robustness and heft, this innovative timepiece flips the script with an eco-conscious design and aerospace-level materials. It’s not just featherweight—it’s fearless. Merging cutting-edge materials like recycled titanium, upcycled carbon, and silicon components, Ulysse Nardin has crafted a dive watch that doesn’t just perform—it floats above the rest. With heritage dating back to 1893 in underwater precision, this 2025 release pushes boundaries once again, combining performance, sustainability, and bold aesthetics in under 52 grams.

How Big Is the Ulysse Nardin Diver [AIR]?

The Ulysse Nardin Diver [AIR] stuns with its 44mm x 14.7mm case, crafted from 90% recycled titanium, including elements reclaimed from fishing nets and upcycled carbon fiber. Despite its robust 200-meter water resistance, it weighs in at under 52 grams, making it the lightest mechanical dive watch ever created.

Pushing Boundaries With Materials and Mechanics

The Diver [AIR] features a CarbonFoil bezel, Nylo-Foil case sides, and a domed sapphire crystal, all combining into a bold, contemporary frame. Inside, the in-house UN-374 caliber powers the watch with a 90-hour power reserve, oversized silicon balance wheel, and upcycled silicon escapement—a feat of precision engineering.

Minimalist Dial, Maximum Legibility

Though skeletonized, the dial keeps things clean and focused. Black indices and hands are coated in white SuperLuminova, ensuring clear readability even in the deep.

Straps for Every Dive

Each piece comes with two interchangeable straps—orange and white elastic fabric—weighing less than 6 gramscombined. They’re ultra-light, rugged, and built for quick strap changes. The watch also supports R-STRAP and rubber strap compatibility for added versatility.

How Much Is the Diver [AIR]?

Priced at $38,000, this ultra-light marvel breaks barriers in both form and function. Ulysse Nardin’s innovative blend of sustainability and skeletonized design proves that performance and eco-consciousness can go hand in hand.

A Legacy of Innovation

Ulysse Nardin isn’t new to the dive world. From its 1893 waterproof instruments to the Aqua Perpetual in 2001, the brand has repeatedly redefined what’s possible underwater. The Diver [AIR] doesn’t just follow in those footsteps—it floats above them.

This is more than just a watch—it’s a mission statement. Lighter, smarter, and more sustainable, the Diver [AIR] is what happens when watchmaking meets reinvention.