Functionality may be a great factor in considering what timepiece one would get, yet appearance is a major thing, as well. Only a watch that represents the wearer, physically and functionally, can fully please and earn the respect of the horology world. It’s fortunate that we have pieces like Ulysse Nardin’s Maxi Marine Diver Chronometer Watch to prove that functionality can be met with a higher level of elegance and sophistication, even for a diver watch.
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Release date: 2007
Price: $8,500-$9,700
Ulysse Nardin released the Maxi Marine Diver Chronometer Watch as one of its entry-level pieces that don’t look like they are at the bottom of the spectrum when it comes to the brand’s price range. Following the Marine line that were released before its time, such as the Annual Calendar Chronograph, the Maxi Marine Diver has proven to be a strong contender both in terms of look and movement.
Specifications
- Dial: Sapphire (scratch-proof)
- Display: Analog
- Case: Stainless Steel; Diameter 42.7 mm; thickness 13 mm
- Bezel: Unidirectional Stainless Steel
- Special features: Screw down crown, Luminescent, Water Resistant
- Depth: 984 Feet
Pros
For flair-seekers, the Maxi Marine Diver is a great option. Elegance and sleek appearance are the most noticeable advantages to owning a Maxi Marine Diver, especially with the aesthetic upgrades it has received recently. For some, the new framed numerals with 10-minute indicators help a lot in legibility, while others would adore the size and fit of the watch. It is one that immediately establishes the luxurious feel one would need for dressier occasions, while it is still very much high-functioning as a diver. With its water-resistance features, you can jump into a depth of 200 meters and your Maxi Marine Diver will still look absolutely lavish.
Cons
We aren’t against improvements, yet in the case of Ulysse Nardin’s Maxi Marine Diver, added refinements to its appearance seem unnecessary. Sure, aesthetic upgrades are great, yet when it just involves adding 10-minute markers, we’d rather have the actual enhancement of functionality. The power reserve, specifically, can be replaced with a more powerful one, to remove wearers’ worries of it running out quickly.
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