Have you ever thought that a diving watch can be as light as a feather? The Ulysse Nardin DIVER diving watch made a splash at the 2025 Geneva Haute Horlogerie Exhibition, shocking the entire watchmaking world with its ultra-light weight of only 52 grams. Such a design breakthrough is not only eye-catching, but also pushes the lightweight exploration of diving watches to a new level. It really makes people want to learn more about its secrets!
Ulysse Nardin DIVER diving watch
At the 2025 “Watches and Miracles” Geneva Haute Horlogerie Exhibition, major brands have launched their own new works. Among them, the DIVER diving watch launched by Ulysse Nardin has attracted many eyeballs with its ultra-light weight of 52 grams. This watch has become the lightest diving watch on the market.
The exploration of lightweight diving watches has always been a major problem in the watchmaking industry. Although diving watches are required to be simple in appearance, the complexity of the internal movement often makes them “heavy” watches, which is contrary to the requirements that diving watches need to cope with high-pressure environments.
The advent of the Ulysse Nardin DIVER diving watch proves the continuous innovation of materials and technology in the watchmaking industry. The use of new materials such as titanium and CarbonFoil carbon fiber makes this watch surprisingly light. Although it only weighs 52 grams, it still has the functions that a diving watch should have and is waterproof to a depth of 300 meters.
We can see some typical diving watch elements in the appearance of the watch, such as the rotating outer ring and luminous hands, but because of the bold materials, the entire watch looks very futuristic, and its viewing and fun are greatly enhanced.
Roger Dubuis DBEX1174
The King Series DBEX1174 released by Roger Dubuis has made a new attempt in classic functional design. This watch combines minute repeater, perpetual calendar and tourbillon, three functions recognized as extremely difficult in the watchmaking industry, which is really impressive.
The minute repeater function can be said to be one of the most common functions in antique watches. By tapping the button on the case, the watch can sound the hours, minutes, and seconds. Although modern people no longer need this function, its position in the watchmaking world is still very stable.
The perpetual calendar solves the most complex problem in the human calendar. It can not only display the date, but also automatically adjust for leap years, leap months and other issues. For the movement, this is a very technical function.
The purpose of the tourbillon is to improve the travel time accuracy of the watch and reduce the impact of gravity on the balance wheel. Roger Dubuis combines these three functions, and the number of movement parts reaches 684. This design is really “crazy”.
In appearance, the Roger Dubuis King Series DBEX1174 adopts a slight inclination design. The movement is clearly visible at a 45° angle from the front to the 12 o’clock direction, while on the back you can enjoy a feast of hollow art. The brand’s iconic heart-shaped pendulum is hollowed out to the fullest.
Van Cleef & Arpels VCARPERV00
The poetic complication series VCARPERV00 launched by Van Cleef & Arpels is equally exciting. This watch tells a romantic story about the reunion of lovers. At 12 o’clock, we can see a little bird using branches to build its love nest, and at 6 o’clock, a young lady is dancing.
This dance represents the passage of time. When the dancer returns to the starting position, an hour has passed quietly. This double retrograde display method is rare in the watch industry, and it also tests the movement technology.
In order to ensure the travel time accuracy of this watch, Van Cleef & Arpels also designed a movable couple mechanism. During the operation of the movement, the even needles will automatically rotate, and the even needles will regularly contact the movement parts to ensure the smooth operation of the movement.
In terms of starting method, this watch has two ways, one is to wind the clockwork by turning the crown, and the other is to wind it by wearing it. For those who don’t like tedious operations, wearing it is obviously a more friendly way.
Conclusion
These three watches have their own characteristics. Not only are they perfect in practicality, but they also perfectly combine craftsmanship and art. It really makes people marvel at the ingenuity of the watchmakers. Which watch do you think impresses you the most? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to give it a like to support it!