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Ulysse Nardin and Ahmed Seddiqi introduce a new avant-garde watch

The Diver AIR X 75th Anniversary Seddiqi celebrates the retailer’s milestone birthday. Based on the Diver AIR, the Seddiqi edition features vibrant blue details and is limited to 30 pieces.
Kunaal Khemka
October 24, 2025
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Ulysse Nardin and Ahmed Seddiqi introduce a new avant-garde watch

Ulysse Nardin and Ahmed Seddiqi have unveiled the Diver [AIR] X 75th Anniversary Seddiqi. Launched during Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 – the Diver [AIR] is the lightest mechanical dive watch in the world and is crafted from recycled and upcycled materials.

“For 75 years, Ahmed Seddiqi have been at the forefront of developing watchmaking culture in the region, and we are incredibly proud of our collaboration with this leading partner. Fuelled by our shared passion for horology and a dedication to excellence, we are delighted to mark this milestone with the creation of an exclusive limited edition — and this year’s true talking piece — the Diver [AIR].” – Matthieu Haverlan, Managing Director of Ulysse Nardin.

Key Features

Functions and Operation

Central hours, minutes, and seconds. Winding and time setting via the crown at 3 o’clock.

Dial

Image: Notice the silicon balance wheel and silicon balance spring at 6 o’clock, and the open barrel at 12 o’clock. The movement evokes a sense of “lightness” – yet it is serious or high horology. The hour and minute scale, Super-LumiNova on the seconds hand, markers on the bezel, crown protectors, and elastic strap feature the same tone of vibrant blue – “reflecting Seddiqi’s heritage and contemporary identity.”

Skeleton dial. Black hour and minute hands are coated with white Super-LumiNova. White seconds hand is coated with vibrant blue Super-LumiNova. Rhodium-finished hour-markers are coated with white Super-LumiNova.

Movement

Image: These are all the recycled and upcycled parts that constitute the Diver [AIR]. The brand partnered with market leaders and startups to make this watch a reality. This image corresponds to the original model that debuted during Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025.

Powered by UN-374, a Manufacture movement that drives the hours, minutes, and seconds. Its features a self-winding system and an open barrel. Parts: 199. Jewels: 21. Frequency: 21,600 vph or 3 Hz. Power reserve: 90 hours.

The bridges and main plate are made from 90% recycled titanium (Thyssenkrupp and TiFast). Its oversized balance wheel and balance spring are made from silicon. The escapement wheel and anchor are made from upcycled silicon wafers (Sigatec).

Case

Image: Notice the “75” on the centre – a reference to Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary. The blue crown protectors and brand’s logo at 6 o’clock contrast well with the rest of the case and movement. The watch weighs 52 grams, including the strap.

Diameter: 44 mm. Thickness: 14.7 mm.

Middle case is made from 90% recycled titanium (Thyssenkrupp and TiFast). Side parts are made from Nylo®-Foil (a material whose composition is 60% recycled fishing nets Nylo® from Fil & Fab and 40% upcycled carbon fibres from CDK Technologies, Extracthive, and Lavoisier). The concave rotating bezel is made from CarbonFoil (a material whose composition is 100% upcycled carbon fibres from CDK Technologies and Lavoisier).Dial side features a sapphire crystal.

Caseback is made from 90% recycled titanium (Thyssenkrupp and TiFast) and features a mineral glass case back. Water resistant up to 200 metres. Able to withstand the impact of 5,000 G-forces.

The watch is delivered with two straps: a vibrant blue elastic fabric strap with a scratch closing feature, and a white rubber strap fitted with a black ceramic and black PVD titanium folding clasp.

“Marking our 75th anniversary with Ulysse Nardin is a tribute to both innovation and heritage. The Diver [AIR] 75th Anniversary Seddiqi Edition timepiece featuring a vibrant blue Super-LumiNova®, a symbol of high horology, high technology, and high performance. It honours our legacy and continues our journey to elevate the UAE’s luxury retail offering to world-class standards.” – Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi, CEO of Ahmed Seddiqi.

Our Thoughts

Watch brands are going out of their way to unveil limited edition watches for Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary. With the 7th edition of Dubai Watch Week (also a Seddiqi initiative) just around the corner, Ahmed Seddiqi highlights its role as one of the most dominant watch retailers and horology platforms in the world.

The Diver [AIR] X 75th Anniversary Seddiqi – with its vibrant blue details looks a tad more inviting and versatile (at least to my eyes) – than the original model (which I quite like). The avant-garde Diver [AIR] represents the best of Ulysse Nardin – a pioneer in horological innovation and sustainability. It is a fitting choice for the brand to celebrate Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary.

We have covered seven Seddiqi 75th anniversary limited editions (including this one). Please click here, here, here, here, here, and here to read more.

Additional Details

Name: Diver [AIR] X 75th Anniversary Seddiqi

Reference: 3743-170LE-3A-SED_0A

Price: Upon request. The catalogue version of the Diver [AIR] retails for Swiss Franc (CHF) 36,000 (including 8.1% VAT). Expect the Seddiqi edition to be priced a bit more.

Limited to 30 pieces.

Exclusive to Ahmed Seddiqi. Please contact them if interested.

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