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amanico
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Hommage to Rolf

Rolf did a lot of great things when it was at the helm of Ulysse Nardin.

Some were smart, such as the Perpetual Calendar, which can bet set by the crown, forward AND backward.

Some were impressive, such as the Astronomical watches.

Some were romantic, and the Chrono monopusher is certainly a good example.

Some were poetic, like the 2 Forgerons Minute Repeaters, the Hour Striker, or the Genghis Kan, combinating one or several automatons to a striking watch.

Others were friendly: The Sonata.

And, last but not least, some of his creations were and still are, 10 years after, completely mad, but brilliant, too, like the Freak.

As for the Freak, several versions saw the light, from the 1st generation to the very last one, the Diavolo.

Let's think about it: What watch, according to you, would perfectly sum Rolf Schnyder's vision, talent, genius?

It is almost impossible to answer to that question, as Rolf is the sum of all these incredible, innovative, and sometimes crazy watches.

If I had to choose, I would say that it would be the Freak, without really knowing which one, and after having waved with the Sonata.

The beloved Sonata:



The incredible Freak:





The Devilish Diavolo:



The Freak, and the Sonata are technical and original watches, but the Freak has one more thing, the madness.

And, to invent such a watch, Rolf should have been totally mad, in a positive way.

I still have in mind the " ceremony " of the launch of the Freak... It was at his image... Surrealistic.

And you, what is THE watch which better pay an hommage to Rolf, according to you?

Let's hear your voice, and let's demonstrate all the affection we have for Rolf, and for the brand.

Best,

Nicolas.