The new Freak X revealed
Hands-on review here: Curious to read UN fans' thoughts. Would you still call it a Freak? Source monochrome ...
The answer is in your question: Not a Freak anymore. A Freak is something which is far away from the beaten paths. This one is too close from what is a watch, especially the crown.
This Freak X is too wise to be called a Freak. Sorry, but not for me. Best, Nicolas
If someone had tried to make a Freak knock-off...
...by modifying an ordinary watch movement, this is probably what he would come up with. I was saddened to see this coming from UN themselves
Great question Ronald
I will try to explain, but I am not at all qualified to write detailed explanations on watch mechanisms; so any comments, additions and corrections by fellow Purists are most welcome. Perhaps it is easier to start with the similarities between Freak X and...
The problem with the watch is the name. A "Freak" can never have a crown.
If we could go back in time, and this watch could have launched before the real Freak, it might have been a nice precursor of what was to come. But that would have reduced the impact of the real Freak, which was one of the most industry-shattering launche...
Thank you for the comment Michael
No doubt that Freak X required some serious engineering effort to realize, and is aesthetically interesting watch. I for one would have had no issue if the brand has presented this as a more accessible 'tribute' to the Freak while at the same time present...
I’m afraid I must respectfully disagree with your last point...
On its website, UN is very straightforward about what the Freak X is and isn’t. I think it’s being presented as an entrée into the Freak zone, if you will — while being clear that it is not a full-on Freak. I think that’s very fair. Looked at a bit differ...
Good for UN!
Rather than look at it for what it isn’t, I’m inclined to look at it for what it is. Viewed on its own, I think this is a great development, and makes an interesting technical approach and aesthetic available at a lower price point. I’ll be taking a close...
I actually like it but I need to see it in the metal
If I like it then I will get one
Interesting comments. I must say that I am still true to the original concept of the Freak because that was truly an original concept.
Interestingly, several weeks ago I was working with someone who was wearing a watch that had the outward appearance of a Freak but had a crown and was a clear knock off. Now I see a watch that looks similar to that one. I didn't inspect the watch when I s...
Let's hope that UN continues to add to that thrilling list Mitch
They seems to have given this SIHH a pass, but perhaps later in the year or next... Fingers crossed
