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Ninety percent of large fish populations have been depleted , fifty percent of coral reefs have been destroyed , and nine million tonnes of plastic are dumped into the Ocean each year . In light of this situation , Ulysse Nardin , pioneers in using revolutionary materials , last year presented the Diver Net , made from upcycled materials . This exceptional watch – a first when it launched – was the product of a collaboration between the Manufacture and several start-ups . Its case is made from Carbonium ® ( with a 40 % lower environmental impact than other carbon composites ), Nylo ® ( recycled polyamide from fishing nets ), and 95 % recycled steel . This particularly high percentage represents a further improvement on the first Diver Net , which contained 80 % recycled steel . The new Diver Net Azure is powered by the iconic UN-118 movement , fitted with a silicon balance-spring , and an escapement wheel and an anchor in DiamonSil .
This fine watchmaking piece , waterresistant up to 300 metres , is adorned with blue , highlighting the X on the dial , the display indications , and the markings on the bezel . The rubber strap features the colours of the Ocean too .
The ultra-technical and powerful Diver X Skeleton Azure revolutionises the aesthetics of diving watches . With its titanium DLC case water-resistant to 200 metres , this extraordinary piece presents a dynamic skeletonised face / dial marked with an X in
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