Ulysse Nardin Freak X - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

It's hard to describe this unusual and original watch in a few lines. My Ulysse Nardin Freak X was a heart-throb purchase, motivated mainly by my love of watchmaking mechanics. I have always admired the different Freak models, and yet I had missed the release of the Freak X. It was when I was about to buy a Ulysse Nardin Marine tourbillon that I discovered it, and my heart did not hesitate. Once received, we are immediately captivated by the hypnotic movement of the flying carousel, which captivates me day after da…

An ONHI is an unidentified flying object.. and nothing is more appropriate to describe this UN Freak. The 1st generation of Freak is 20 years old, but looking at it, you'd think it came out yesterday. A hell of a look and a tourbillon function (more or less) it's unique. Let's start with the design of the beast. The balance is attached to the minute hand, so it turns in 60 minutes around the dial, same purpose as a tourbillon (said that this one does it in 60 seconds). No idea of the impact on chronometry, I've nev…