General Questions » Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronograph 44mm 1503-151-7M/92

Since then, Ulysses has never stopped to look back. It has faced lows, but it always comes back with a stronger energy full of innovation, precision and class.

According to the latest official report from the Neuchâtel Observatory in Switzerland, between 1846 and 1975, Ulysse Nardin received various awards and honors for its marine chronometers, including 4,324 certificates out of 4,504 submitted, 2,411 special Awards and 18 Gold Medals at International Exhibitions and World Fairs.

Sadly, Ulysse Nardin passed away in 1876 at the age of 53. His son Paul-David Nardine succeeded as head of the company.

Paul-David Nardin was no less than his father, just as Ulysse Nardin continued to perfect the nautical chronometer, winning various awards and awards over the years. In 1890 he was awarded two Swiss patents, a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exposition, and more until the 19th century.

Ulysse Nardin and the U.S. Army

Paul-David Nardin helped miniaturize many of the elements in the chronometer, thus creating a small timepiece that is easier to carry and use on board. As a result, they kept supplying more watches to the military and received various awards from numerous astronomical institutions. Catering to the American market was Ulysse's lifelong desire, and so was his son, who soon became an official supplier to the U.S. Navy.

The brand regularly wins the Washington Naval Observatory and soon began supplying watches for the U.S. Navy's torpedo boats, supplying them with case backs with the watch number engraved on it and "U.S. Navy" engraved on it.

The company has been supplying timepieces to navies around the world including the US, France, UK, Russia and Japan. About 50 naval and international shipping lines are equipped with Ulysse Nardin chronometers.