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Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll 39mm Watch Blue
Ref. 8163-182B1LE-9A-ATOLL
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Stepping up in Ulysse Nardin's range
No two Atoll dials are the same. The chrysocolla used here is a gemstone, hand-cut individually, and the veining — that shifting turquoise pulled through blue-green — falls differently on every piece. A date aperture carved cleanly into the stone at six o'clock is the only interruption, and it reads as considered rather than obligatory. At 39mm and 11mm thick, this sits closer to a dressed diver than to a tool watch, and the diamond-set bezel — 40 brilliant cuts running the full rotation — confirms that intention. The silicon escapement in the UN-816 resists magnetism without the servicing overhead of a traditional lever, and 42 hours of reserve is enough to survive a weekend off the wrist without resetting. The wind rose engraved on the sealed caseback is invisible in wear, which is precisely what makes it worth noticing: a detail the maker put there for its own sake.
- Reference
- 8163-182B1LE-9A-ATOLL
- Brand
- Ulysse Nardin
- Case size
- 39mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- UN-816
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- White
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Gem set
- Yes
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 Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Automatic Watches (1,573), Leather Strap Watches (854), Blue Dial Watches (701), Sports Watches (696) and Dive Watches (499).
Temporarily out of stock
Goldsmiths is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 26 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 300m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- 39mm suits most wrists
- 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 Atoll alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 8163-182B1LE-9A-ATOLL | 5007 1130 B64A | H9541 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £13,920 | £14,200 | £13,700 |
| Case size | 39mm | 38.2mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 200m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Rubber strap | Ceramic bracelet |
| Power reserve | 42 hours | 100 hours | 70 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched |
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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 comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 42 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
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