A LASTING LEGACY
Founded in 1846 in Le Locle, Switzerland, the Manufacture quickly made its mark thanks to its high-precision timepieces, essential for maritime exploration and adopted by the world’s leading navies as well as by scientists in geodesy, astronomy and the Earth sciences. Today, this pioneering spirit sets the pace for this round-the-world race, accompanying every mile of this extraordinary challenge. The Vendée Globe – a solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-world sailing race – is the ultimate testing ground for a brand that champions pushing one’s limits, resilience and human ambition.
BEYOND THE TIME: A PACT WITH THE OCEAN
Performance is worth nothing without commitment. Because, just like the Vendée Globe, it is firmly committed to sustainability, Ulysse Nardin is turning its commitment into action.
During the last edition, the Manufacture unveiled the Diver NET Vendée Globe watch, the most sustainable watch ever designed – a veritable laboratory for experimenting with innovative materials, incorporating a remarkable selection of recycled and upcycled materials, such as CarbonFoil, an upcycled material made from carbon fibre production offcuts from the manufacture of monohull foils (CDK Technologies, an expert in IMOCA construction), and NyloFoil, a hybrid material made from Nylo® derived from recycled fishing nets from Les Sables d’Olonne.
By renewing this commitment until 2028, Ulysse Nardin reaffirms its position as a leader in the modern maritime odyssey. Alongside major solo races, the brand continues to write an extraordinary human and sporting epic, combining the pursuit of personal limits with an exploration of the depths.
