Ulysse Nardin Diver 42mm Stainless Steel Case And Bezel

Ref. 8163-175/92

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

Movement

Automatic

Calibre

UN-816

Functions

Date

Water resistance

300m

Bracelet / strap

Leather strap

Strap colour

Black

Clasp

Buckle

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Retailer

Goldsmiths