Ulysse Nardin Diver Perpetual Limited Edition
Ulysse Nardin’s Diver Perpetual Limited Edition combines the best of 2 popular worlds: rugged, oversize dive watches and easy-to-set perpetual calendars. UN’s was the first perpetual that allowed all displays to be set forward or backward, including backward across midnight, using only the crown. UN’s large date places the numbers on the same level for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. The Diver Perpetual LE combines these useful features in a 45mm titanium case that is polished so highly it can pass for stainless steel. The case is water resistant to 300 meters, and the display back lets you view the movement and its 22K white gold winding rotor. The Diver Perpetual LE is limited to 500 pieces, priced at $26,800.Click these images to enjoy larger versions. Technical specifications appear below.

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