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Review: Ulysse Nardin Freak X

The Ulysse Nardin Freak is an icon in the watch industry, but does the new and more accessible Freak X lives up to its namesake?

SIHH 2019: Ulysse Nardin’s Freak X-Factor

Ulysse Nardin makes some noise with its all new Freak X, the Skeleton X, and an x-rated collection of unique pieces with graphic novel illustrator Milo Manara.

INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X, more accessible, but still freaky

Over the last few years, Ulysse Nardin has been greatly expanding its Freak family (a smart move say I), and the latest member is the Freak X, which joins the Freak Out and Freak Vision. Now, before we break down this watch, a quick word about X, which is serving as something of a thematic … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X, more accessible, but still freaky appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Radical Innovation: The Ulysse Nardin Freak

Back in 2001, most watchmaking brands stuck to making the same old, same old timepieces while struggling to stay relevant. Then Ulysse Nardin unleashed the Freak.

Review: A Beautiful Freak - The Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision

Ulysse Nardin introduces a new Freak incorporating innovations from the Innovision 2. We bring you the details and our thoughts on the Freak Vision.

INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue 

Ulysse Nardin recently introduced four new members of its freaky family. With titanium cases and unmistakable style, these watches are known collectively as the Freak Out, and today we’re taking a look at the Freak Out Blue. First, though, a quick primer on the Freak. Conceived by genius watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin, the Freak first came … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out of the Blue  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

New Release: Meet the new Quartet in town - Ulysse Nardin Freak Out

Ulysse Nardin grows its Freak universe wider by introducing a mix of materials on the new quartet of Freak Out timepieces. 

New Release: Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision for Australia’s Coral Bay

Named after the famous snorkeling reef of Coral Bay in Western Australia, the two latest Freak Vision Coral Bay timepieces showcase an exciting new decorative bonding technique as well as Ulysse Nardin's renowned meticulous micropainting capabilities.

New Release: Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision - the first automatic watch in the Freak Collection

Introducing the first automatic watch in the Freak Collection, the Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision Vision: incorporating a super-light silicium balance wheel with nickel mass elements and stabilizing micro-blades and a new case design made even thinner by a box-domed crystal.

HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin get their Freak Vision on at SIHH 2018

After a warm reception to the forward-thinking Freak-based Ulysse Nardin Innovision 2 at SIHH in 2017, the highly anticipated production variant - dubbed the Freak Vision - took centre-stage at the brand’s ocean-themed booth at SIHH. Of the original 10 patents (four issued, six pending) that found their way into the concept watch, three have … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ulysse Nardin get their Freak Vision on at SIHH 2018 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

SIHH 2018: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision

Ulysse Nardin unveils the first self-winding Freak watch at SIHH 2018 with the all new Freak Vision featuring the Ulysse Nardin Anchor Constant Escapement.

Video: When The Freak Came To Life (The watch that changed the world)

After having met the few people whose ideas gave birth to The Freak it was time to speak with the guys who put together the first ever Ulysse Nardin Freak.

The New Ulysse Nardin Freak [X] Becomes The Most Wearable Freak Yet

First Look - The New Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2

Collaborations between watch brands and lifestyle events are frequent, some have become commonplace, and a few feel naturally coherent. Gumball 3000 is one of them. Since its launch in 1999, the 3,000-mile rally has become a moving (quite literally) platform for performance, individuality and spectacle, rather than a traditional competition; this year, the 100 selected […]

The Revolutionary List: 30 Pioneering Watches - the Ulysse Nardin Freak

A Collision of Creativity: Ulysse Nardin X URWERK UR-FREAK

Ulysse Nardin Freak: Manhattan Takeover

Introducing The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Crystalium

The Triple Threat of The Ulysse Nardin Freak

Video - The Ulysse Nardin Freak, the Watch that Broke all Conventions

The other day, we went to Switzerland to film one of the most important and influential watchmakers of the last few decades. It’s not a name that is on everyone’s tongue, but it actually should. Let’s look at this objectively… A watchmaker who created the most complex astronomical watches in times when computer-aided designing and […]

Introducing - The new Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000

The Gumball 3000 is no ordinary car rally. Known for its high-octane blend of luxury, adventure and extravagance, the Gumball has captivated automotive enthusiasts since 1999. This iconic road rally, featuring supercars and celebrities, is an annual celebration of breaking boundaries and living life in the fast lane over a 3,000-mile journey. To commemorate this […]

Technical Beauty Comes Around: A Retrospective of the Ulysse Nardin Freak

Ulysse Nardin Freak One: The Rise of the Freaks

Ulysse Nardin Freak collection reaches a new orbit

Introducing the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Ice and Freak X Magma

Game of Thrones may have wrapped up, but Ulysse Nardin is still happy to sing a song of fire and ice.

Next Chapter: Ulysse Nardin Freak NeXt Charts a New Path

Freaking Awesome: The Ulysse Nardin Freak Out

Five High-End Watch Collaborations I’d Love To See Happen

When I went hands-on with the Ulysse Nardin × Urwerk UR-Freak late last year, I walked away genuinely surprised, and that doesn’t happen to me much anymore. I never saw that partnership coming. Ulysse Nardin had never made a collaboration watch in its modern history, and Urwerk has always felt like a creative universe of […] Visit Five High-End Watch Collaborations I’d Love To See Happen to read the full article.

Qatar Watch Club Teams Up with Hermès for Special Edition Arceau

Since its founding three years ago, Qatar Watch Club (QWC) has collaborated with several watchmakers on special editions that paid tribute to its home country. The first was a Chopard L.U.C GMT with a burgundy dial – the primary colour of Qatar’s national flag – then a Tudor Pelagos featuring the country name in Arabic script, and most recently a Ulysse Nardin Freak X. It latest project is a tie-up with Hermès that resulted in special edition of the Arceau. Limited to 40 pieces, the Hermès Arceau Qatar Watch Club features an ebene, or “ebony”, dial that reflects the shared equestrian history of both the Parisian saddle maker and the Gulf state. Initial thoughts The watch is very much Hermès in nature and execution. Though distinctive, it is discreet. One of Hermès’ most distinctive models, the Arceau was first conceived in 1978, with its asymmetrical case inspired by a stirrup. The italicised Breguet numerals are stylish, giving the watch subtle flair. Equally subtle is the herringbone-textured dial that brings to mind Hermès fabric. The ebene dial colour is noteworthy. Rich in tone when executed right, brown is relatively uncommon in today’s watches, especially when green and blue seem to be the colours du jour. Long a colour associated with horse riding – Hermès saddles and riding boots can often be found in ebene – it is also a popular shade for the brand’s iconic Birkin bags. Coupled with orange accents – the five-minute markers and the...

Up Close: Cartier Astromysterieux

In 2016, Cartier unveiled one of the most dramatic examples of an orbital regulator – the Astromysterieux – in which the entire movement was suspended in the oculus of the watch dial, mysteriously unencumbered by any visible support. The Astromysterieux sits in the same class of exotic regulators as the Ulysse Nardin Freak, Piaget Tourbillon Relatif, and Jean Dunand Tourbillon Orbital – and unsurprisingly, three of the four were conceived by the same watchmaker. Previously only available in palladium, the brand has now introduced a striking pink gold version with a black guilloche chapter ring. The dimensions of the watch remain unchanged – 43.5mm in diameter with a thickness of just 12mm, making it one of the thinnest, most elegant watches with such an unusual regulator. In the new pink gold version, the black guilloche chapter ring is paired with polished pink gold roman numerals and black Breguet-shaped hands, creating a remarkable contrast. But the true brilliance of the watch lies in the ingenious cal. 9462 MC, for which three patents were filed. The secret to the floating, mysterious movement is in the invisible gearing that is hidden behind the chapter ring. The movement is essentially baguette-shaped, with the minute hand fixed to the barrel bridge, and completes a full rotation on the dial in an hour. The central, carrousel tourbillon The basic idea of a tourbillon is to install the escapement in a mechanically driven platform in order to cr...