The Freak [X OPS] is based on the Freak X, an unexpected twist on a 21st century icon.

THE EASY-GOING FREAK

The innovative material used in the case flanks originally appeared in the Freak X Magma. There, it was a mix of carbon fibre and red, marbled epoxy resin. Here, the mix is with green epoxy resin.

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Caliber UN-230

Caliber UN-230

Self-winding

Classic or unconventional, simple or complex, for men or women, our collection of calibers is one of the most extensive and diverse in the industry. It is based on a culture of innovation, independence and quality that has made Ulysse Nardin one of the most advanced brands in creative watchmaking.

A complex composition

  • Number of parts: 214
  • Number of jewels: 21
  • Total diameter (mm): 34.50

Impressive precision & longevity

  • Frequency (Hz): 3
  • Frequency (vph): 21600
  • Power Reserve (H): 72
  • Functions: Hours and minutes. Flying carousel.
  • Escapement: Silicon

At Watches and Wonders Shanghai, Ulysse Nardin has taken the Freak X undercover with the Freak [X OPS] – as in, “operations”. The Freak [X OPS] is powered by UN-230, a self-winding movement with a 72-hour power reserve. The movement’s flying carousel with its silicon balance wheel and escapement are suspended by a bridge that acts as the minute hand; a second bridge serves as the hour hand.

  • Freak X OPS 2303-270-2A-KAKI/0B watch features - 1
  • Freak X OPS 2303-270-2A-KAKI/0B watch features - 2
  • Freak X OPS 2303-270-2A-KAKI/0B watch features - 3
Typically, mechanical watches hide their workings under a dial. But the Freak [X OPS] has no dial. Its movement doubles as its minute hand, while the hour hand is a pointer set on a rotating disc that sits under the movement.

The Freak is one of the ten watches that have revolutionized watchmaking over the course of the last twenty years.

The New York Times