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Ulysse Nardin Diver 42mm Stainless Steel Case And Bezel
Ref. 8163-175/92
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Ulysse Nardin's history is rooted in marine chronometry — supplying navigation instruments to naval fleets — and the Diver collection carries that heritage into recreational and professional diving. This particular reference sits at a considered point in that line: the silicon escapement wheel and anchor are not a standard fitment at this level, and they bring genuine anti-magnetic resilience alongside reduced friction that a conventional lever escapement cannot match. At 12.15mm thick for a watch rated to 300 metres, this is a notably slim diver. Most watches with that depth rating carry considerably more case height to house the necessary seals and screw-down architecture, and the Diver wears closer to the wrist than its category typically allows — it will pass under a cuff where many equivalents will not. The concave bezel with its rubber wave inlay sits flush rather than proud, which reinforces that low profile on the wrist. The sandblasted matte dial keeps reflections controlled in variable light, letting the lumed baton markers do their work cleanly. The calfskin strap is an unusual choice for a watch built to this depth rating, and it is worth knowing that it integrates tightly with the 21mm lugs — the fit between strap and case reads as deliberate rather than assembled.
- Reference
- 8163-175/92
- Brand
- Ulysse Nardin
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 12.15mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- UN-816
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Learn more about Ulysse Nardin
Leonard Ulysse Nardin founded his workshop in Le Locle in 1846 and specialised in marine chronometers — the instruments ships used to determine longitude, where an error of seconds meant an error of miles.
The house became one of the two or three most important chronometer makers in the world. More than fifty navies used Ulysse Nardin instruments, and the company holds an extraordinary record at observatory trials: over four thousand certificates and dozens of gold medals, more precision awards than any other manufacturer.
Its modern era began in 1983 when Rolf Schnyder bought the failing company and partnered with Ludwig Oechslin, a scientist and horological historian. The results were the Astrolabium Galileo Galilei of 1985, which displays the positions of sun, moon, and stars and entered the Guinness records as the most functional wristwatch, followed by the Planetarium and Tellurium — together the Trilogy of Time.
Oechslin also designed the Freak of 2001, arguably the most radical wristwatch of the modern era: no dial, no hands, no crown. The entire movement rotates to indicate the time, and it was the first watch to use silicon components in the escapement, a material now standard across the industry.
The Marine collection continues the chronometer heritage. Kering acquired the brand in 2014.
- 1846
- Leonard Ulysse Nardin founds the workshop in Le Locle.
- 1985
- The Astrolabium Galileo Galilei is released.
- 2001
- The Freak pioneers silicon escapement components.
- 2014
- Acquired by Kering.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Automatic Watches (1,573), Leather Strap Watches (854), Sports Watches (696) and Dive Watches (499).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 300m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Ulysse Nardin's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Ulysse Nardin Diver alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 8163-175/92 | L28394522 | 830.20.101ND.20 |
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| Price | £6,550 | £4,550 | £5,215 |
| Case size | 42mm | 43mm | 44.5mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 300m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Fabric strap | Rubber strap |
| Power reserve | — | 52 hours | 38 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 300m it is rated for swimming, snorkelling and recreational diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedCheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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