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No Hands, No Dial: The Super Freak Redefines Timekeeping
15 May
Summary
- The Super Freak boasts 35 patents and 511 intricate components.
- It features a unique gimbal system inspired by 19th-century ship chronometers.
- Limited to 50 examples, each Super Freak commands a hefty price tag.
In 2001, Ulysse Nardin stunned the watch world with The Freak, a radical timepiece that eschewed traditional hands and dials. Now, to commemorate 25 years since that groundbreaking debut, the brand introduces The Super Freak. This new iteration is claimed to be the most complicated time-only watch ever created, featuring an impressive 35 patents.
The Super Freak's movement is a marvel of engineering, comprising 511 components. A key innovation is its pair of flying tourbillons, balanced by the world's smallest differential and a patented gimbal system. This system draws inspiration from the precise chronometers Ulysse Nardin was renowned for in the 19th century.
Further enhancing its precision and functionality, the Super Freak incorporates a unique self-winding system and utilizes silicon for 10 components, building on the original Freak's pioneering use of the material. Each of the 50 limited edition pieces is meticulously assembled by a single watchmaker, making it a true collector's item with a significant price.
