Founded in 1846 by the young Ulysse Nardin, the brand that carries his name is now located in Locle in the Swiss Jura, and has built its reputation as a maker of complicated pocket watches and marine chronometers.
True to its tradition of excellence and innovation, Ulysse Nardin is one of the rare Swiss watchmakers to develop and manufacture the majority of its movements and their parts in-house.
Key points
Experts in complicated watches, Ulysse Nardin was the first to use silicon and is renowned for the development of revolutionary movements.
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From its earliest designs, Ulysse Nardin has stood out for the innovation of its timepieces. Over the decades, Ulysse Nardin has won over 4,300 distinctions in watch making including 18 gold medals.
Location
Next to Four Seasons - Hôtel des Bergues.