Ulysse Nardin FREAK [X GOLD ENAMEL]

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Ulysse Nardin FREAK [X GOLD ENAMEL]



Ulysse Nardin Freak [X Gold Enamel]

In horological industry, progress is born from the blend of the future and the past. Accurate innovation goes beyond mere advance and is born from the combination of cutting-edge technology having age-old craftsmanship and convention. The new FREAK [X GOLD ENAMEL] watch embodies Ulysse Nardin's skills in this field, blending the brand new mechanism of the Freak relatively watch with the classic concerning rare craftsmanship. This running of watches is a contribution to unconventional design, modern technology and unparalleled Switzerland craftsmanship.

Iconic Freak
Unveiled in 2001, Ulysse Nardin's Freak collection redefined typically the boundaries of haute clocks. Originally a code identify coined by then-owner Rolf W. Schnyder, “Freak” beautifully captured the bold heart of this watch through their groundbreaking design and procedure. The original Freak had not any hands, no dial without crown, replacing the prized with a time-setting system incorporated into the bezel and twisted via a mechanism in the caseback. Freak introduced revolutionary revolutions, most notably pioneering the use of si in watchmaking, prized due to the exceptional durability, lightness in addition to anti-magnetic properties. This material metamorphosed the industry and remains the hub of Freak's technical virtue. Over two decades and with in excess of 20 patents, Freak happens to be an icon among debt collectors, representing Ulysse Nardin's unyielding pursuit of innovation. In 2023, the Freak One acquired the Iconic Watch Award within the prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. replica swiss Watches

In 2019, Ulysse Nardin further enhanced the Freak collection together with the launch of the Freak X, aiming to create an even more wearable version. The Freak X features a slimmer profile as well as a more compact case, making it appropriate for everyday wear, while preserving the collection's core energy and innovative design. On the list of key improvements is the supplement of a crown for hustleing and adjusting the time.

A new striking piece
The Freak X follows the same style and design philosophy as the original Freak. The entire movement rotates to denote the time: the hands point out the hours on the twisting disc, while the movement themselves rotates once every hour or so to indicate the minutes. A unique feature of this complication, often known as the Flying Carrousel, is the movement does not need a passage and seems to "fly" on the hour disc, creating a amazing visual and mechanical outcome.

The watch is equipped with a rose gold colored minute bridge and hr markers, and is coated along with white Super-LumiNova for fantastic legibility. The 43 mm blue PVD titanium scenario and rose gold sides build a bold and elegant contrast. This timepiece has a 72-hour power reserve and is particularly presented on a blue crocodile leather strap with rose gold colored stitching and a blue ti and rose gold folding hold. replica Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Shadow

The particular Freak [X Gold Enamel] watch is different for its striking Guilloché-Flinqué turning disc, whose sunray structure is embellished with many layers of blue enameled to further highlight the sequence trajectory of the iconic soaring carrousel.

MÉTIERS D'ART
Enameling
Among the many rare decorative tactics that Ulysse Nardin features inherited, enamelling holds an exceptionally special place. This historical art has been practiced exceeding 3, 000 years inside civilizations such as Egypt, Cina and the Roman Empire, and thus was closely associated with watchmaking inside 17th century. Known for it has the rich, vibrant hues, enamelling is extremely deep and does not disappear over time, unlike traditional floor treatments. Today, enamelling remains to be one of the most sophisticated crafts throughout watchmaking, with only a few work spaces in the world mastering the art work, including Donzé Cadrans, Ulysse Nardin's own enamel course.

Donze Cadrans: Passing for a Heritage
To ensure the continuation in this art, Ulysse Nardin begun collaborating with the Donzé Cadrans workshop in the 1980s as well as acquired the workshop in 2011 and 2012. Founded in 1972 by expert enameller Francis Donzé with Le Locle, just a few pavement away from the Ulysse Nardin watchmaking factory, the work shop has become a benchmark in the arena, mastering traditional techniques including Grand Feu, Cloisonné, Champlevé and Guilloché-Flinqué. The handyroom produces around 1, 250 dials per year, not only to get Ulysse Nardin, but also for different well-known watchmakers and corporations seeking to restore historical replica luxury watches.

Capabilities forged over time
The enamellers at Donzé Cadrans are generally among the most experienced in the industry. Typically the workshop has eight designers, some of whom have been dedicated to the craft for more than three decades, constantly striving for brilliance. It takes at least five several years to master the basics of the enamelling process, and continuous finding out is essential to achieve mastery. Every single dial is the product in the craftsman's expertise and skillfullness, a keen sense of fine art and a rigorous grasp connected with technology. The enamelling method is extremely sensitive and are not industrialized. The intuition and also sensitivity required for this hobby cannot be replicated by packages or machines.

The Art of Skillfullness
While Donzé Cadrans may be known for creating static tooth enamel dials, the rotating cds of the Freak X provide a greater technical challenge. Contrary to traditional dials, the time disc is an integral the main movement itself - a totally functional, moving mechanical element that contains multiple screw fixings. These elements add to the complexity on the enamelling process, requiring remarkable precision and expertise. Additionally , the material of the disc is usually carefully selected: 22K rose gold colored (917 gold and 83 copper), selected for its great thermal stability. This unique make up enables the disc to resist the extreme temperatures required over the kiln firing process, a key step in the enamelling course of action. Finally, the disc is definitely embossed with a delicate sunray pattern, enhancing the views of the Freak X's trademark rotating carrousel. replica Jacob and Co. Astronomia

The enamelling process will begin by washing and running the raw solid chemical substance into a fine powder having a traditional mortar and pestle. This meticulous process makes certain that the blue enamel is a perfect shade and reliability on the rotating disc. Often the blue dial symbolizes Ulysse Nardin's maritime heritage, along with Donzé Cadrans' artisans keep develop new shades for each and every watch. Finding the right pigment concoction requires a lot of experimentation, which will requires a deep understanding of element reactions and color idea.

The pigment paste is now added with water in addition to carefully applied to the compact disk and fired at a heat range of approximately 800°C. Once refrigerated and cleaned, three to four considerably more layers of pigment usually are applied and fired, each one layer enhancing the interesting depth, intensity and radiance with the color. Once completed, often the disc is polished personally - a delicate process that could take up to an hour.

Each step of the way in the kiln carries the unfortunate risk defects such as bubbles as well as cracks, which often require commencing over. The enamelling practice is extremely demanding, requiring fortitude, precise craftsmanship and astonishing skills, making enamel one of the challenging materials in okay watchmaking. Each rotating dvd of the Freak [X Gold Enamel] observe is produced in limited updates, and each disc is alone crafted, taking approximately nine hours to complete. The result is a unique piece, with no a couple discs exactly alike. Each one piece has its own unique degree and tone - a soul and a timeless colouring. replica urwerk ur 200


Ulysse Nardin FREAK [X GOLD ENAMEL] Technical Specifications
Ref. 2305-270LE-3AE-BLUE/1A

Movement

UN-230 categoría
Automatic movement
Hours, a few minutes
Automatic winding system
Soaring carrousel movement rotating alone axis
Silicon escapement, hairspring and balance, entirely produced by our dedicated
Silicon laboratory work, SIGATEC
Rose gold rotor
Rose gold colored minute bridge, covered together with white Super-LumiNova
214 pieces / 21 jewels
Consistency 3 Hz, oscillation consistency 21'600 V/H
Power reserve: seventy two hours
Case

Blue PVD Titanium case and viser
Pink gold side portions
Blue PVD titanium using open sapphire
Diameter: 43 mm
Perceived height: 12. 70 mm
Overall levels: 13. 38 mm
Water proofing: 50 m
Dial

Azure guilloché enamel hour game
White Super-LumiNova hour pointer
Strap and buckle

Orange alligator leather strap having pink gold stitching
Pink PVD titanium and lilac gold folding buckle