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Skeleton Tourbillon

The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture celebrates the interplay of light and innovation.

Words Chris Danielson
September 26, 2006
The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture celebrates the interplay of light and innovation.
Words Chris Danielson September 26, 2006

Ulysse Nardin unveils its first timepiece featuring an exclusive skeleton tourbillon caliber. Incorporating the very latest silicon technology, it is an exquisite expression of the brand’s pioneering spirit; fully developed and manufactured in-house.

Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture

Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture

Purity and transparency.
Skeletonizing is a subtle art that requires both watchmaking know-how and an artistic sensibility. The aim is to reveal the inner workings of the movement by reducing the structure of components to a bare minimum, allowing light to penetrate freely through. Ulysse Nardin’s Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is a brilliant example of this endeavor.

Cutting-edge technique.
The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is an elegant showcase for this exceptional know-how: nestled within the hand-wound mechanical movement is a flying tourbillon that comprises a balance spring, anchor and escapement wheel made from silicon. Ulysse Nardin has been a forerunner in the use of silicon, which it featured in a watch for the first time in 2001.

Recalling a Ulysse Nardin caliber from 1922, the back bears a screwed-in plate engraved with the serial number, making each timepiece unique. The power reserve offers an impressive duration of 170 hours.

Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture
Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture

Limited Edition of 200 pieces. – 1706-129

• Manual-winding.
• 18 ct rose gold case 44mm.
• Caliber UN-170 manufacture.
• Water-resistant to 30 m.
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case back.
• Alligator strap with folding buckle.

You can learn more about the Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon at the official Ulysse Nardin website.