Always supporting those who push back the limits, ulysse nardin is proud to welcome a new lady ulysse within its team of ambassadors: italian Pro Apnea Diver Alessia Zecchini.
Born in Rome in 1992 and freediver since the age of 13, she is the current world record holder in Constant Weight Apnea with an astonishing 113 meters and CMAS* world record holder in Dynamic Apnea with 250 meters, making her the deepest female diver in the world. She won 16 gold medals during the world championship and broke 25 world records in almost all the disciplines of free diving, depth and pool.
“Beneath the howl of the oceans and the crashing waves on the sea, the water is silent and infused with sunlight. I dive towards the abyss, my abyss, to find my true self. Intimately connected to the elements, luck is not a factor for me. I am ready to face any unknown obstacles - whether light or shadow - before resurfacing to my life. I wear a talisman on my wrist; I am Ulysses.” Alessia Zecchini, free-diving champion and first female
A true spirit of modern elegance
Her performance and grace in and out the water have inspired Ulysse Nardin to create a new Lady Diver X « Great White », limited to 300 pieces only. Dedicated to the art of diving with its freediver engraved on the case back, the watch is enriching the existing collection with both a fine jewelry timepiece and a reliable instrument.
This treasure of the oceans also features a domed sapphire glass, a rubberized concaved bezel and a screw-down security crown, for a new exquisite and fashionable style.