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SIHH 2018: Ulysse Nardin Live Pics - #freakmeout - Freak Vision, Diver Deep Dive, Classico Jade, and enamel models + XXX.....
As always, Ulysse Nardin's booth theme is the "Sea". This year, there are a few modern arts which are designed to have been brought up from the deep sea after the ship carrying those Disney characters long time ago, thus they all look so. I am no expert on the modern art, but it is "Ulysse Nardin" and succeeds in attracting the audience into the UN world. Theme is #freakmeout.
Now the first up, Freak Vision. For the first time, automatic movement. This one here is the "Coral reef" special edition.
This is the standard model.
Balance wheel on the other side of the hand is quite stunning to see.
Not a simple "peripheral" rotor, but this mechanism enables to convert any energy of the movement of the watch into the winding the main spring.
Second up is "Diver Deep Dive". 1000m, with Helium Escape Valve - first one from Ulysse Nardin. Titanium case. Motif is the hammerhead shark. There are 15 hammerhead sharks on the dail....
Deep cut of the bezel would make it easy for the thick diver suit glove work.
Another noteworthy function is this - the strap extends back and forth 4mm. Divers' wrist may get thicker or thinner depending on the pressure or the thickness or the suit or simply get fat after holiday season 
) and no need to adjust the buckle.
) and no need to adjust the buckle.
Third up is the Classico Jade - 37mm lady's watches. There are five types. A few colors with/ without bezel diamonds.
Enamel series are simply great.
Existing Classico series, Marine Chronometer series...
Black enamel is VERY, VERY well made. With this quality and level, the price point is simply too low.
One thing to check out. Pay attention to the small second subdial.
Last year's sensational blue guilloche enamel dial.
And the black one.
Did you notice? White dial has two step dial - perhaps it is most common and easiest to make. Black and blue are one step or single plate enamel dial. Must be too hard to make two step dial. That said, those three are all same price.... Well worth the price. Best bang for the buck in the enamel dial world.
... and this year is....
.. the year of the dog. Wonderfully executed.
These enamel dial tourbillon "price busters" are still alive and well. Gorgeous.
And finally, "XXX" world. The "Red Room" is at the corner of the booth, and inside are.....
I can post up to here. Please take a good look at the last picture and see the dial. As always, the automata moves on the minute repeater sound.....
Wonderful line up.
#freakmeout
SIHH 2018: Ulysse Nardin Live Pics - #freakmeout - Freak Vision, Diver Deep Dive, Classico Jade, and enamel models + XXX.....
As always, Ulysse Nardin's booth theme is the "Sea". This year, there are a few modern arts which are designed to have been brought up from the deep sea after the ship carrying those Disney characters long time ago, thus they all look so. I am no expert o...
I don't know about the new Freak... I have to digest them. But I am so used to the Freak, since 2001, that I am biased.
The Marine Tourbillons are top top top. Still, I prefer the 2017 version with its stunning white enamel dial. As for the last picture, Well, it is so Ulysse Nardin! Best, and thanks for the live report, Ken. I know how tough it is to take these pictures. ...
I know what you mean...
.. but for those who had not been too familiar with the past Freak, this one is very simple and easy to understand. Consider this "new Freak". In fact, it is called "Freak Vision".
I know...
.. but this one is much simpler and may fit today's watch fans.... We are getting old, my friend....
Many thanks for the report, Ken.
I also have a bit mixed feelings, but the Marine Chronometer enamels are truly stunning. The new Freak, would need to see it, but I feel it has lost a bit compared to the original Freak. CC
Enamel series will be a big money maker for this brand going forward....
... they got the right piece in the organization. Donze Cadrans is truly the bunch of enamel magicians.... Wonderful enames dial atelier.
Love the Freak.
It looks great on your wrist shots, the chosen colors for this version look very nice to me, love the shades of blues and greys. What to say about the movement? It's awesome. With a diameter of 45 mm is definitely not for me, but would enjoy as much as if...
You did a great job, Ken!
This new Freak is an aesthetic departure from previous generations. I don't care for it as much. Still, I applaud the new auto winding system and look forward to learning about its technical merits. The 1000m Diver, I must admit, I am warming to it. The d...
Thanks my friend.
Thanks for paying attention to the 1000m Diver. That one is a great novelty, too.