The "Freak Out" limited to four models, crafted from rare materials | ULYSSE NARDIN
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February 17, 2020

The "Freak Out" limited to four models, crafted from rare materials | ULYSSE NARDIN

ULYSSE NARDIN

Ulysse Nardin's New "Freak Out" Limited to Four Models, Crafted from Rare Materials

The Executive Collection by Ulysse Nardin, known for its modern and bold designs, welcomes four new models featuring innovative materials. Each model is a rare timepiece, with only 18 units produced worldwide.

Text by OZAKI Sayaka

Four Models Featuring Rare Materials and Distinct Personalities

The "Freak Out" is Ulysse Nardin's most original and refined timepiece to date, blending masterful watchmaking with art and an innovative movement. Its distinctive feature is the unique display on an open-worked dial, where each component appears to float, creating a sense of suspended animation. The gear train and bridges seem to hover alongside other parts, harmonized by the exquisite balance of the components. The innovative UN-176 movement, entirely developed and manufactured in-house at Ulysse Nardin, boasts a tourbillon at 6 o'clock and an exceptional 7-day power reserve.
Four new models crafted from rare materials have been added to this collection.
Ref. | 1760-176LE/OSM
Movement | Manual-winding (Caliber UN-176)
Case Material | 18K White Gold
Case Diameter | 44mm
Strap Material | Alligator Leather
Water Resistance | 3 ATM
Price | ¥13,024,000 (incl. tax)
Limited Edition | 18 pieces worldwide
The first model features osmium, the world's densest stable element, on its dial. This timepiece, evoking a celestial sky bathed in light, is enhanced by an 18K white gold case, merging design with cutting-edge technology.
Ref. | 1766-176LE/AVE
Movement | Manual-winding (Caliber UN-176)
Case Material | 18K Rose Gold
Case Diameter | 44mm
Strap Material | Alligator Leather
Water Resistance | 3 ATM
Price | ¥12,617,000 (incl. tax)
Limited Edition | 18 pieces worldwide
The second model features a deep blue aventurine dial, reminiscent of a starry night sky. The name "aventurine" comes from the Italian "a ventura," meaning "by chance" or "fortune." It also evokes the phrase "let's begin an adventure." This timepiece captures the shimmering light on the sea surface, as seen by sailors navigating under the moon and stars, bringing that beauty to your wrist.
Ref. | 1766-176LE/STRAW
Movement | Manual-winding (Caliber UN-176)
Case Material | 18K Rose Gold
Case Diameter | 44mm
Strap Material | Alligator Leather
Water Resistance | 3 ATM
Price | ¥12,617,000 (incl. tax)
Limited Edition | 18 pieces worldwide
The third model showcases straw marquetry, a sophisticated traditional technique practiced by nuns in convents during the 17th century, on its dial. Artisans meticulously cut and arrange black-dyed straw stems to create a lustrous, masculine finish. The lightness of the straw not only avoids burdening the dial and barrel cover but also represents a unique approach to achieving precision in pattern design.
Ref. | 1766-176LE/CARB
Movement | Manual-winding (Caliber UN-176)
Case Material | 18K Rose Gold
Case Diameter | 44mm
Strap Material | Alligator Leather
Water Resistance | 3 ATM
Price | ¥12,617,000 (incl. tax)
Limited Edition | 18 pieces worldwide
The final model presents an elegant aesthetic with Carbonium® Gold, featuring a unique and beautiful pattern. Carbonium®, made from aerospace-grade carbon fiber approximately half the weight of aluminum, is created by densely fusing carbon filaments and gold particles within a thermosetting matrix. The resulting gold patterns lend a bold and elegant impression. This composite material, formed by impregnating carbon with resin, is derived from bio-based components, making it a far more environmentally friendly material than traditional carbon composites.
Each of these four new models is engraved with a serial number and is offered as a limited edition of 18 pieces worldwide.
Inquiries

SAWIND JAPAN
Tel. 03-5211-1791
https://www2.ulysse-nardin.com/jp

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