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Titanium and steel Freaks!!!
I make it a point to visit the Ulysse Nardin website every few weeks at longest, as things just tend to appear... how about these new Freaks!! Sailcloth straps, reasonable price points... WOW, one of these will sink me.
These are excellent options
Adding steel to subtract weight and expense makes sense. It's nice to see UN putting some muscle behind a flagship line and offering to meet collectors in the middle with respect to price. It's refreshing in this era of brand equity pullbacks and price-point models. This isn't a *cheap* watch or a sellout, it's a Freak for those who would rather buy the watchmaking than the gold.
Best,
Tim
. Thanks for the photos! Cheers, Filip
Thanks for the info .
I allways like the Freak but there prices where a bit to high for me , maybe they are within reach now . The blue would be my choice then
Very good news. The black is terrific. Happy to see the Freak alive and ticking. [nt]
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They’re all absolutely gorgeous with all these different liveries and, as I already said here, if I own one UN one day, that will be a Freak without any doubt.
If the entry price is much reasonable, it’s very very interesting for me 🤔
Best wishes
Alkiro
Best wishes
Alkiro
Incredible price for the line!
I really like the black except that the case is DLC rather than ceramic.
Kudos to UN for this (price) breakthrough.
Nice new versions.
I'm glad to see the prices going down, and the new straps look great, but at 45mm is completely out of the question for me. I love the movements, though.
Thanks for sharing.
Vte
Best"novelty " from UN this year..
Finally someone mentioned it...this could be wearable even for me,light and cool...the titanium has a sandblasted finish which makes it very appealing.
Most of all.....did you hear the price?mmmmm its a bit tragic but very affordable...
Mo
Exactly.... I wonder how much ..
They would ve priced it say... 5 years ago
I am in danger..
Mo
I am in danger..
Mo
I’m of mixed emotions. The watches are very attractive. I would chase #2 or 3. The price is still above the introductory price but still more “reachable”.
That said I am a bit disappointed that UN is going to the black version - bending a knee to the kitschy fashion (imho). Also the Freak is such a special piece I think that it should be housed in precious metal. I think that titanium or steel housing cheapens it a bit.
When all is said and done however it is a Freak and why shouldn’t it be different?
Still anxious to see the Freak Vision.
When all is said and done however it is a Freak and why shouldn’t it be different?
Still anxious to see the Freak Vision.
Something special tantalum would be quite heavy given the mass needed but still point made. [nt]
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Surely a few different ways to look at this new offering.
We can all agree that the mechanism is so spectacular that the Freak is "worthy" or perhaps best cased in a "noble" material like gold or platinum.
On the flip side, the design has always been so technical, so audacious - why not house it in a material that has similar attributes? I'm not saying titanium is a technical material, but the Freak feels like a more complete watch in such a metal. Whereas gold serves more to just highlight the mechanism.
I would happily own this watch in white gold if I were able to swing it. I came very close over a year ago, when I nearly purged several pieces to add the WG Cruiser. But would I now pay double just for a precious metal? Definitely not, and I prefer the watch in these base materials, so this version is a homerun for me.
On the flip side, the design has always been so technical, so audacious - why not house it in a material that has similar attributes? I'm not saying titanium is a technical material, but the Freak feels like a more complete watch in such a metal. Whereas gold serves more to just highlight the mechanism.
I would happily own this watch in white gold if I were able to swing it. I came very close over a year ago, when I nearly purged several pieces to add the WG Cruiser. But would I now pay double just for a precious metal? Definitely not, and I prefer the watch in these base materials, so this version is a homerun for me.
That’s the beauty of our passion. Different strokes for different folks. Go for it. [nt]
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So true, Mitch. Mentally I am there...
Financially, I'm focused on another endeavor. But this new Freak suits me, I hope one day to join the club!