Ulysse Nardin introduces a never-used-before material to its iconic Freak watch - but you won’t get one
Ulysse Nardin has released a limited-edition version of its iconic Freak watch, featuring a dial made from howlite for the first time. The watch is exclusively available in North America and showcases the brand's innovative, crown-less movement design.
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Ulysse Nardin has launched the Freak [S Howlite], limited to 15 pieces and exclusively available in North America.
The Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Howlite] is powered by the UN-251 movement, featuring a flying carousel which acts as the 'dial' of the watch.
In celebration of 180 years of watchmaking and 25 years of its Freak watch , Ulysse Nardin has launched its new Freak [S Howlite] – but anyone outside the US won't get one.
In true Freak style, the Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Howlite] has no dial, hands or crown. Instead, the Manufacture calibre UN-251 movement indicates the time, and features a flying carousel that rotates around its own axis. Made of 373 components, the flying carousel completes a full rotation every 60 minutes
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