ULYSSE NARDIN & OCEARCH [shark conservation]

Ulysse Nardin has well and truly got its teeth stuck into shark conservation with its latest partnership.

The Swiss brand has dived headfirst into shark research with the leading scientific shark conservation non-profit OCEARCH.



UN plan to continue their commitment to support marine research by teaming up with Ocearch, a data and scientific driven organization that works collaboratively with researchers and educational institutions to better understand the movement and habits of sharks.



With UN’s deep ocean roots, which are often symbolized by majestic shark icons on their diver’s models, it seemed only natural for them to partner with the organization leading the change in shark research and conservation.



Ulysse Nardin, rightly believe that it is their social responsibility to raise awareness for work like that of Ocearch ’s mission, which is driven by innovation, shark science and conservation.



Ocearch btw was one of the first research groups to safely catch and release live sharks using new and innovative methods for scientific studies. These guys are badass, they are living dream!



Ocearch’s urgent mission is to accelerate the ocean’s return to balance and abundance through fearless innovation in scientific research, education, outreach, and policy, using unique collaborations of individuals and organizations in the U.S. and abroad.



Their goal is to assist researchers in their work and provide invaluable resources to better understand the shark’s role as apex predator in the ocean’s fragile ecosystem.



The art of watching a shark’s migratory movement and the science behind their effect on marine life has been mastered by the Ocearch team.

Their hard-work and dedication to the understanding of sharks soon caught the attention of Ulysse Nardin and so the new partnership was quickly formed.



Ocearch’s passion and their commitment to the shark species plus UN’s cash and platform through bloggers and the like can hopefully make positive impact as it is our collective duty as ocean/shark lovers to save the shark species and therein help balance the ocean’s delicate ecosystem.



Similarly like the balance wheel of a mechanical movement, sharks are the balance keepers of our ocean’s ecosystems.
As the balance keepers, sharks are responsible for acting as the sea’s equilibrium by regulating the cycle of life deep below the surface.



Many marine species are difficult to study because components of their lifecycles occur solely or partially outside of the observable realm of researchers, making the studies completed by Ocearch vital to our understanding of the sea and debunking sharks as a villain.



Timekeeping is essential to maintaining an understanding of the conditions of each animal Ocearch captures studies and releases.



During Ocearch expeditions, the moment they engage with an animal time is captured and recorded.
Sharks enter a specialized lift on the side of the ship, then the science team has just 15 minutes to conduct 20 different research projects.



Throughout the years, Ulysse Nardin has created several timepieces that pay homage to different shark species in celebration of the brand’s close connection to the world’s oceans, making the partnership with Ocearch all the more natural.



The latest entries are two Limited Editions: The Diver Chronograph HAMMERHEAD Shark and the Lady Diver GREAT WHITE.

The Diver Chronograph Hammerhead Shark 44mm is a Limited Edition of 300 pieces while the Lady Diver Great White 39mm is Limited Edition of 300 pieces.