Diver Black Sea

From Ulysse Nardin -

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Here are the pertinents, straight from the source  -

Reference
263-92B0-3C/920

Movement

Caliber UN-26, dimension : 11 1⁄2 ’’

28 jewel

Power-Reserve
approximately 42 h

Winding 

self-winding

Functions
Chronometer with power-reserve indicator at 12’oclock small seconds counter and date at 6 o’clock

Case
stainless steel with a matte-black rubber coating

Dial

open dial in black with colored wave grid

luminescent indexes and hands

Bezel
rubberized bezel set with colored ceramic baguettes

Crown
screw down security crown, covered with rubber

Diameter
45,8 mm

Water-resistance
200 m

Crystal
anti-reflective sapphire crystal

Case-back
sapphire crystal

Strap
rubber strap with two ceramic elements and folding clasp 

UN's Black Sea

As many of you may know, we've had a nasty oil spill off the coast here in Santa Barbara.  I can only assume that Ulysse Nardin's latest Black Sea edition was a victim along with all of the sea life now coated in sludgy petroleum.

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I have no doubt that there will be people lined-up to buy this, but suffice it to say I will not be one of them.  

Limited to 1,846 pieces - let's hope ; )

Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder.

The New Black Sea from Ulysse Nardin

This just in from Ulysse Nardin -

Ulysse Nardin Makes a Splash with New Addition to Black Sea Collection.    

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Embracing its rich oceanic history as a master creator of timepieces for diving and sailing, Ulysse Nardin reveals for 2013 its latest model in the Black Sea line of watches.

Carrying on the characteristics of the family, the new Black Sea is highly durable with an athletic structure presenting a stainless steel case coated with vulcanized rubber. The vulcanization process enhances the timepiece’s comfort and flexibility, but moreover, its ability to withstand the most extreme conditions.

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Other important elements of the watch include: a unidirectional turning bezel that further safeguards divers; a rubberized screw crown for added water resistance to depths of 200 meters; and a rubber strap
with two ceramic elements and folding clasp for enhanced sturdiness. A 42-hour power-reserve indicator is situated at 12 o’clock, while the oversized small seconds and large date are displayed at 6 o’clock, always keeping its wearer well informed.

Proven in function and reliability, the self-winding timepiece also shows a serious sense of style. Sporty in nature, its black tone with blue accents provides a refined essence that can easily transform from wet suit to dining attire. It is both a state-of-the-art diving instrument and a representation of great design. 

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Technical Data -

Reference 263-92-3C/923

Movement                     Calibre UN-26, 11 1⁄2’’  28 jewels    

Power-Reserve              Approximately 42 h

Winding                        Self-winding
 

Functions                       Power-reserve indicator at 12 o’clock

                                      Small seconds and large date at 6 o’clock  
   
Case                              Stainless steel specially treated with a blue rubber coating using a sophisticated   
                                     vulcanization process 
                                     Unidirectional rotating bezel   

Dial                              Black with wave pattern
                                     Luminescent index in blue   

Diameter                       45.8 mm
   
Water-resistance           200 m
   
Crystal                         Anti-reflective sapphire crystal

Crown                         Screw-down
    
Case-back                   Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
   
Strap                           Rubber strap with two black ceramic elements and folding clasp



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