FREAK S ENAMEL BLUE LIMITED EDITION OF 50

Ulysse Nardin unveils a new chapter in the Freak legacy, an inspired fusion of avant-garde innovation and centuries-old craftsmanship. The iconic Freak S is reimagined with the exceptional savoir-faire of the Maison’s in-house enamel workshop, resulting in two striking new editions. Featuring vibrant turquoise blue and deep ruby red enamel discs, these timepieces are a bold expression of high watchmaking elevated by artistic mastery. Each edition is released in an exclusive limited series of 50 pieces.

Both new editions of the Freak S feature rotating hour discs enamelled in vibrant turquoise blue and deep ruby red are crafted entirely in-house at Donzé Cadrans, the Manufacture’s dedicated enamelling workshop located just steps from the Ulysse Nardin Manufacture in Le Locle.

The Freak S is a groundbreaking masterpiece. It is the most complex time-only watch ever created and the world’s first automatic with a double oscillator. A timepiece that operates on a completely different level: mechanically, conceptually, visually. What sets the Freak S apart is its revolutionary architecture. Unlike traditional movements built on two planes, the Manufacture calibre UN-251 is crafted across six distinct gear planes to accommodate two inclined silicon balance wheels set at a 20-degree angle and a vertical differential. It is the first calibre with a differential gear built with ball bearings, developed by the same micromechanics specialists who create components for high-tech instruments, such as artificial hearts, ensuring unparalleled precision and energy efficiency. Seventeen ceramic ball bearings optimise the entire energy
chain, reducing friction and boosting efficiency, making it one of the most efficient time-only calibres. This includes a rare feat in watchmaking: a double-level ball bearing system, engineered to further enhance performance and reliability. The revolutionary
and patented Grinder® automatic winding system powers the watch with remarkable efficiency, perfectly complementing the movement’s complex mechanics. With 373 components and 33 jewels assembled by a single pair of hands, this intricate movement is further enhanced by two inclined oversized oscillators with silicon balance wheels and two escapements treated with Ulysse Nardin’s proprietary DIAMonSIL technology boosts durability and accuracy. And visually? It is alive.