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Still, I prefer the former versions. Except for the hands; which I find very cool, on the
May 13, 2014,03:19 AM
Cruiser.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Andrew.
Nicolas
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Freak Blue Phantom: How do you like it? Cruiser or not Cruiser?
By: amanico : May 12th, 2014-22:30
That is the question. The Cruiser Phantom, introduced this year ( ? ) : A redesigned Freak, with a 45 mm case, new bezel and dial. Or the Blue Phantom, which is an evolution of the first Freaks, 44, 5 mm case. Why " Phantom "? Because of the way the hour ...
New Cruiser...
By: andrewluff : May 13th, 2014-00:27
The original is an iconic piece, but I think the newer version has just been done so well and is so fitting for a nautical brand like UN. The use of the anchors on the escapement and the waves going around the bezel all put together make a beautiful freak...
Debatable….very debatable...
By: moc : May 13th, 2014-02:13
Well I liked the old blue phantom a lot,but the new Cruiser is somehow fresher,its bridges are way more captivating,the rubber bezel insert makes it feel more technological ,the bezel pattern is new and refreshing…. I think overall the blue Freak Cruiser ...
You are right, not a Diavolo. I was writing this post while thinking about the Diavolo. ;)
By: amanico : May 13th, 2014-03:18
I like the new hands a lot, but still, prefer the former version. The new one, the Cruiser, is too big for my taste, I much prefer the bezel and the dial of the former générations, though, but it is a matter of taste, and no doubt that the Freak is still ...
I have no preference.
By: radone : May 13th, 2014-05:43
Any of the models would work for me. This is simply one of the most astonishing watches I have ever handled. Pure joy! ...
It is the Cruiser for me.
By: MichaelC : May 13th, 2014-08:54
This could be one of the few times I do not side with the original. I think the updates made to the Cruiser are terrific. The watch looks different - more modern - but very much follows the Freak DNA. A tribute to the original without being an exact copy....
Interesting input, my friend.
By: amanico : May 13th, 2014-10:17
Another great point for the Cruiser compared to the original is the water resistance, which missed on the former. Your input makes real sense. Thank you! Best, Nicolas
I like them all, but...
By: Dave G : May 15th, 2014-23:00
The Freak is a piece that through the evolutions maintains it's core DNA. I really like all the variations, which is something I can't say about a lot of other long running models, irrespective of Brand. Overall, I like the modern, smoothed look of the cr...
As long time owners of the Freak, we will easily favour the One.
By: amanico : May 15th, 2014-23:18
It is hard to change your mind whe you are used to something. Yes, there are some interesting improvements, such as the water resistance, on the Cruiser, or the aesthetics of the " hands ", but maybe the original looks remains more " conceptual "? Interes...
thx russel for owners' insight :)
By: edlien : May 9th, 2020-17:03
i had the impression that each iteration of freak kinda gains on water/shock resistance as it was mentioned in wei koh's zoomterview with patrick pruniaux that many wear their freak as daily to sport golf with np...tc
Watertightness is good ...
By: Marcus Hanke : May 29th, 2014-15:45
... for everyday practicability. This already fully justifies my preference for the Cruiser, but I love its movement design as well. However, the classic Freak 28,800 would be my favourite. Marcus