Ulysse Nardin

The Black Surf Limited Edition is the newest addition to our Maxi Marine Diver collection. Available exclusively in 18 ct rose gold, the attractive wave-patterned black dial supports applied luminous indexes. A black rubber strap with rose gold elements has been created to complement the movement and dial and the wave-patterned black rubber bezel has been crafted utilizing a distinctive rubber coating.


The Black Surf movement

The exhibition case-back offers an excellent view of this spectacular movement.
The officially certified self-winding movement (C.O.S.C) features a power reserve indicator and an oversized small seconds register. The 42.7 mm case is fitted with a unidirectional rotating bezel with a diving scale. The model is water-resistant to 200 meters. Each case is individually numbered.
The Black Surf is limited to 500 pieces in 18 ct rose gold.


Technical Data
Ref. 266-37LE-3 18 ct rose gold
Movement Caliber UN-26, 11 ½’’
28 jewels
Power-Reserve approximately 42 h
Winding Self-winding
Functions Chronometer C.O.S.C with power
reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. Small
seconds and round date window at 6
o’clock.
Case 18 ct gold
Crown Screw down security crown
Diameter 42.7 mm
Water-resistance 200 m
Crystal Anti reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back Open case back with sapphire crystal
Bracelet 18 ct gold semi-satinated bracelet.
Rubber bracelet with two elements and
deployant clasp.

 

I thinks this is a handsome piece.  From the text it sounds as though the strap links will be gold.  They look fine like that, but the picture showing black is also very nice, and accentuates the head a bit more.  The use of rubber on the bezel sounds interesting.

... that is issued with the "Black Ocean", aka "Stealth Diver". I also wondered why it is not mentioned in the text. Personally, I prefer that all-black strap, since it is a bit less conspicuous.

Regards,
Marcus

The outcome is quite appealing, but for a Diving Watch, I would prefer the SS Blue Wave....

I recently saw one on a friend's wrist, and it is an awesome watch , with a nice presence and a great feeling of quality.

Best,

Nicolas

nt

The problem is that I already have the UN LE diver in white gold...same as the Russian Prez's so I am not sure about the duplicity of divers

but you never know....

Marcus is this a LE of 500 watches

best regards,

Jeff from florida...

nt

...is very pretty, but I frankly like dive watches in non-precious metals better.  I always want a dive watch to follow its tool watch heritage, and to me, that means "no" to gold.  It's a really striking timepiece though!  Speaking of dive watches, I think the new titanium UN Maxi Marine Divers are gorgeous!

Cheers,
Daos

... and different styles.



Personally, I think the titanium diver is a bit more gaudy, with all the colours, and I am still not sure if I like the surfboard-style hands on power reserve and small second. They are definitely more sportive that way, but I always liked the fine and classic style of the "old" hands.

One thing that I clearly like more on the older design is the crown. The new crown is looking better, no doubt, but offers far less grip when winding and setting the watch. Additionally, it protrudes more from the case. On large-diameter watches, this means that it will come into closer contact with the skin on the hand's back. Since the Titanium Diver is larger than the standard Maxi Diver (45mm diameter vs. 42.7mm), this might be an issue that should be checked personally, with the actual watch.

Regards,
Marcus
This message has been edited by Marcus Hanke on 2009-09-01 02:03:33