Founded in 1846 by the young Ulysse Nardin, the company that still bears his name built its reputation on the creation of complicated pocket watches and precision marine chronometers for international shipping companies sailing the seven seas.

In keeping with this tradition of expertise and innovation, Ulysse Nardin has become one of the few Swiss watchmakers to develop and produce the majority of its movements and components in-house. Known for its revolutionary designs, such as the Freak or the Perpetual Calendar, the company has led the way in the use of silicon.