Ulysse Nardin Freak S Adds Innovative Technology to an Already Complicated Collection
Ulysse Nardin’s Freak collection pushes the boundaries of what is possible in watchmaking. Since their original Freak released in 2001, Ulysse Nardin has innovated further upon what is already an astounding technological feat by adding different movement styles and tourbillons. Their latest release, the Freak S, adds even more complexity to an already intricate design.
THE BASICS:
Brand: Ulysse Nardin
Model: Freak S
Case Material: Titanium/Gold/Black Ceramic
Case Size: 45mm
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Movement: Calibre UN-251
Movement Specs: Grinder Automatic Winding Baguette Movement with Double balance-wheel in silicium with inertia blocks, Flying carrousel, Vertical differential, 18,000VpH, 72-hour power reserve.
Strap Options: Leather
THE JUICE:
The original Ulysse Nardin Freak was highly regarded as a mechanical masterpiece, with the movement being contained within the hands themselves. As the minute hand turns around the dial, the movement follows. Ulysse Nardin’s newest variation, the Freak S, sets the newest standard for the complexity of watchmaking.
The Calibre UN-251 contains two oscillators, both inclined at 20° and positioned on their own planes. The Freak S also puts on display it’s differential mechanism, which is normally used in the automotive industry. A similar differential system can also be found in the recently released Cartier Masse Mystérieuse. The differential in the Freak S allows the oscillators to compensate for each other’s errors, and averages out their respective rates. Even the automatic winding function is technologically impressive, with the brand’s grinder system being employed to harness every bit of kinetic energy.
The dial behind the bold movement is a shiny aventurine, making for a look that resembles a starry night sky. The space theme is fitting for this watch, considering the sky definitely isn’t the limit for the Freak series.
Overall, the Freak S is an insane innovation on an already astounding platform. The sheer amount of engineering behind a watch such as this makes you wonder what the limit to watchmaking really is. Ulysse Nardin once again pushes the boundary into the unknown to produce another technological marvel to add to the Freak line.
So how much is the Ulysse Nardin Freak S?
Price for the Ulysse Nardin Freak S will come in at $137,200 USD.
Read more about the watch on the Ulysse Nardin website.