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Expect a good 3 / 4 000 Euros. But the god thing is that, due to its silicon escapement, you won't have to service it each 5 years, but much longer. [nt]
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Freak Blue Phantom: How do you like it? Cruiser or not Cruiser?
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...
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...
Still, I prefer the former versions. Except for the hands; which I find very cool, on the
Cruiser. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Andrew. Nicolas
Debatable….very debatable...
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. ;)
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 ...
Of course, you have to see both of them live.
This is the only way to fully appreciate these weird birds... Best, Ronald. Nicolas
I have no preference.
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.
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.
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 the hands of the cruiser but the size of the freak one
Does the size of the movement stay the same? Regard Tyler
I like them all, but...
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.
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...
how bad is the original's vulnerability to water/shocks...etc?
hi Nico, as i m contemplating a freak purchase, a rg original freak is my 1st choice aesthetically
The original Freak is a beauty and 2mm smaller than everything that followed.
I wouldn’t call it a robust piece and since the movement pin goes through the top sapphire it certainly has very limited water resistance. Many have had the movement upgraded to become Freak 1.5 for reliability (I believe this is automatically done at ser...
thx russel for owners' insight :)
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 ...
... 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