Ulysse Nardin | The Ocean Race

Ulysse Nardin becomes official Timing Partner of The Ocean Race. The first leg of the 14th edition of this event will start on 15 January 2023 from Alicante, Spain. With just one year to go to the start gun for leg one, the countdown is on.

The watchmaker has strong links to the maritime world, dating back to its founding in 1846. From the original inspiration of exploration that led to the creation of their first marine chronometer, to the nautical inspirations of their contemporary creations, Ulysse Nardin has always maintained a close relationship with the ocean.

In its role as Official Timing Partner of The Ocean Race, Ulysse Nardin will be responsible for all official race timings, including start countdowns, leg timings and finishes.

Additionally, Ulysse Nardin will be at the heart of the 24-hour Speed Challenge. During racing, each boat in both the one-design VO65 class and the flying, foiling Imoca class, is constantly monitored via Race Control. A rolling, 24-hour distance record is maintained throughout the leg and the boat in each class with the top distance covered in each leg wins the speed challenge.