zelin0802 / December 5, 2022

One More Wave x Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer Supports Disabled Surfing Veterans

Ulysse Nardin fake has teamed up with veterans nonprofit One More Wave to release its second dive watch, just in time for Veterans Day.

The Swiss watchmaker first partnered with One More Wave, a San Diego-based organization that makes custom surfboards for disabled veterans, in 2019 when they released the Diver Deep Dive OMW, and both partners have Ocean roots.

This latest watch – the limited edition Diver Chronometer OMW – designed by members of the One More Wave, is water resistant to 300 meters and features a black dial and a DLC titanium 44mm case with turquoise accents. The One More Wave trident logo – also in black and turquoise – is located in the center of the watch’s sapphire crystal case back.

“We would not be the organization we are today without the support of Ulysse Nardin,” said One More Wave founder and former US Navy SEAL Alex West.

Ulysse Nardin’s latest dive watch is to support veterans

The watch celebrates the brand’s partnership with One More Wave, a nonprofit that helps veterans use surf therapy.

Back in 2015, former U.S. Navy SEAL Alex West founded his registered nonprofit, One More Wave, to provide disabled veterans with a sense of community and purpose through the medium of surfing. Living in San Diego, CA, he and a small group of volunteers build surfboards to meet the physical and performance needs of individual veterinarians who can surf through five OMW centers across the country.

In 2019, nautical-focused watch brand Ulysse Nardin teamed up with One More Wave to launch a special edition contemporary Diver Deep Dive watch. This month, the partnership returns with a new iteration, officially named the Diver Chronometer 44m OMW, once again raising funds for One More Wave’s operations.

The new 300m diver’s watch is a certified chronometer, which in modern parlance means it has been rigorously tested for accuracy by the independent Swiss body COSC (Contrôle Officielle Suisse des Chronomètres). This level of technical precision is relatively rare among contemporary sports watches, making it an interesting proposition for serious collectors looking to make a big splash. Historically, UN efforts have focused on more accurate timekeeping. Since its founding in 1846, the company has manufactured marine timepieces for as many as 40 navies around the world, all with the high precision required to efficiently navigate the high seas. The COSC approval thus places this new version firmly in the brand’s long tradition in terms of functionality.

Where it breaks with convention, however, is in its aesthetics. While older Ulysse Nardin watches often echoed its nautical and nautical vintage style with plain white dials and Roman numerals, over the past 15 years the manufacturer has broken away from its traditional design language to create forward-thinking and sporty pieces . Following in the footsteps of these new additions, the Diver Chronometer 44m OMW features a matte black sandblasted titanium on gray rubber with turquoise accents in a case that is remarkably contemporary.

The new watch, limited to 100 pieces, is powered by the in-house Caliber UN 118 movement with hours, seconds, minutes, date and a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. It also features a concave, inward-facing bezel, once a common fixture on professional dive fake luxury watches. At the same time, the logo of Athens Watch and One More Wave is engraved on the transparent sapphire case back.

zelin0802 / September 7, 2022

Zenith Pilot: Our Top 7 Adventurers Picks

Founded by George Favre-Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland in 1865, Zenith combines a rich watchmaking tradition with avant-garde innovation.

One of Zenith’s most iconic watches is the Zenith Aviator, introduced in 1909. In fact, when the famous French aviator Louis Bleriot became the first person to fly across the English Channel, he wore a Zenith pilot’s watch. This marks Zenith’s long and rich history as one of the best pilot watch manufacturers in the world.

The first Zenith Pilot cheap watch owned by Blériot had a chrome case. It features a black enamel dial with large Arabic numerals and fixed lugs.

Today, Zenith continues to offer a range of pilot watches for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re flying through the air or racing on land, the Zenith Pilot watch has everything the avid adventurer needs in a watch.

Here are seven of the most coveted, rugged Zenith pilot watches on the market today.

Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special
The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special is Zenith’s ode to retro aviation. Its 45mm silver case features a metal welded style dial with a “bolt” design. Other features include white hour, minute and second luminous hands. Meanwhile, the Arabic numeral markers appear large and proud on the silver dial.

This watch is powered by the Zenith Elite 679 self-winding movement with a power reserve of 50 hours. Its onion-shaped silver crown complements the silver case, and the brown calfskin strap with sterling silver clasp adds brilliance to its opulent design.

Zenith Pilot 20 Chronograph Special Edition
The Zenith Pilot 20 Chronograph Extra Special is 45mm in diameter and features a bronze case, matte black dial and green leather strap. Built for adventurers, this rugged and handsome watch is the epitome of the spirit of the outdoors.

The watch is powered by the El Primero 4069 automatic movement with a 50-hour power reserve and chronograph. Two subdials show the 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and the small seconds at 9 o’clock. Large hour, minute and second hands as well as Arabic numeral markers are perfectly integrated with the sub-dial.

Water resistant to 100 meters, this watch is perfect for weekend adventures. So you can indulge in white water rafting or hiking in the woods!

Zenith Pilot Cronometro CP-2 Flyback Bronze
Equipped with a flyback chronograph function, the Zenith Pilot Cronometro CP-2 Flyback features a 43mm bronze case and brown oily nubuck leather strap, making every inch a gentleman’s watch. The slate brown-green grained dial displays the sub-dial for the chronograph functions. Other than that, the bronze crown and pushers match perfectly with the bezel and case.

The powerful Zenith El Primero 405B movement beats at the heart of this watch, giving the chronograph a 50-hour power reserve. This watch is water resistant up to 100 meters and is very safe while jet skiing or water skiing.

Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph Bronze
With a 45mm bronze case and blue oily nubuck leather strap, the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph will amaze you at first glance. Take a closer look and prefer its mechanics.

This watch is equipped with the El Primero 4069 automatic movement with a chronograph function and a 50-hour power reserve. It also features SuperLuminova hands and indexes and 100-meter water resistance. Featuring two chronograph sub-dials and large Arabic numerals, the matte blue dial complements the blue leather strap perfectly.

Zenith Pilot Model 20 Ultra Special Aged Stainless Steel
Taking inspiration from the iconic Zenith Aviation watch, this Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special charm features a 40mm aged stainless steel case. Its SuperLuminova Arabic numerals and hands are clearly visible on the slate grey grained dial.

The Zenith Elite Calibre 679 automatic movement drives this sports watch with a power reserve of 50 hours. Its mustard oily nubuck leather strap also complements the vintage case and bezel. Give it a try while you’re doing your favorite water sports. After all, it’s water resistant to 100 meters.

Zenith Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 Flyback Aged Stainless Steel
The Zenith Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 Flyback watch is dignified in an all-black design with a 43mm aged stainless steel case, black bezel, slate black grained dial and black oily nubuck leather strap.

The black dial has two subdials with a 30-minute chronograph at 3 o’clock and a small seconds at 9 o’clock. In addition, the Zenith El Primero 405B movement powers this flyback chronograph. What’s more, it has a power reserve of 50 hours and is water resistant up to 100 meters.

Zenith Pilot Cronometro TipoCP-2
The Zenith Pilot Cronometro TipoCP-2 features a 43mm stainless steel case, black dial, black calfskin strap with rubber lining, and a Zenith folding clasp. The black dial includes SuperLuminova hands and Arabic numerals, as well as two subdials for chronograph functions. Additionally, the black bezel complements the dial and strap for a sophisticated all-black set.

At the heart of this copy men watch is the Zenith El Primero 4069 movement, which provides a powerful 50-hour power reserve. An ode to the Zenith Cairelli chronograph, this watch showcases the brand’s expertise in modern technology and retro aesthetics.