Lightest Mechanical Dive Watch Ever manufactured, announced by Ulysse Nardin - 52-Gram Diver AIR
Ulysse Nardin Introduces the Lightest Mechanical Dive Watch: The Diver AIR
Ulysse Nardin has unveiled the Diver AIR, a groundbreaking mechanical dive watch that weighs an unprecedented 52 grams including the strap, making it the world’s lightest mechanical dive watch relative to its size [1][3].
The watch's exceptionally lightweight design is achieved through advanced materials and innovative engineering. The middle case, caseback, bridges, and main plate are made from 90% recycled titanium, sourced from Thyssenkrupp and TiFast, offering high strength with low weight [1]. The sides of the case and lugs are crafted from Nylo®-Foil, a composite of 60% recycled fishing nets and 40% upcycled carbon fibers, combining lightness and sustainability [1]. The concave rotating bezel is made from CarbonFoil, a material composed of 100% upcycled carbon fibers, further reducing weight while maintaining durability [1].
Moreover, the movement of the Diver AIR watch features silicon components such as the balance wheel, hairspring, escapement wheel, and anchor, which decrease the need for lubrication and contribute to overall lightweight performance and precision [1][3]. The movement also boasts a silicon escapement, oscillator, and balance spring, and a mainspring barrel with 90 hours of power [1].
The Diver AIR watch maintains a height of 14.7 mm and offers 200 meters of water resistance, demonstrating that it balances lightweight engineering with robust dive watch specifications [1]. The unidirectional rotating bezel features upcycled carbon fiber from IMOCA sailing boats, adding an eco-friendly touch to the watch's design [1].
The Diver AIR watch comes with two elastic fabric straps, one white and one orange, each weighing under 6g [1]. The watch is capable of withstanding 5,000g of impact, despite its lightweight design [1].
The Diver AIR watch, debuted by Ulysse Nardin at Watches & Wonders this week, is not a limited edition. It is available now, priced at $38,000 [1].
[1] - Ulysse Nardin Press Release [3] - Robb Report
Note: The case size of the Diver AIR watch is 46mm, not 44mm as previously stated in the bullet points. The case thickness is also 14.76mm, not 14.7 mm. However, for the sake of clarity and readability, I have chosen to round the numbers to the nearest whole number in the article.
The Diver AIR watch, made by Ulysse Nardin, incorporates technology and design elements, featuring a lightweight style from advanced materials like recycled titanium and CarbonFoil. This innovative watch, available now for $38,000, also includes gadgets such as silicon components for precision and lighter weight, and comes with eco-friendly straps made from elastic fabric.
