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URWERK and Ulysse Nardin. Two pioneers. - When two worlds collide, a new dimension of time is born. UR-FREAK
One unprecedented fusion.This is not just a new timepiece. It is a mechanical manifesto.
What are your thoughts. UR-Freak.
Brand Ulysse Nardin
Model Ulysse Nardin × Urwerk Ur-Freak
Reference 2413-500LE-2A-UR/3B
Case Material Sandblasted titanium
Case Dimensions 44mm (diameter) × 12mm ("perceived" thickness)
Crystal Sapphire
Case Back Sandblasted titanium and sapphire crystal, affixed with six screws
Movement UN-241: automatic
winding via Grinder system, 21,600vph (3Hz) frequency, 25 jewels, flying
carousel rotating around its axis, satellite time display, oversized
balance wheel and balance spring in silicon, escapement wheel and anchor
in DIAMonSil, blades technology
Water Resistance 30 meters
Strap Yellow rubber with “ballistic” texture and additional black rubber strap, both with a sandblasted titanium deployant buckle
Functions Time only (hours and minutesvia satellite display)
Price CHF 100,000 (ex taxes)
Special Note(s) Limited to 100 pieces
Images from Fratello
URWERK and Ulysse Nardin. Two pioneers. - When two worlds collide, a new dimension of time is born. UR-FREAK
One unprecedented fusion.This is not just a new timepiece. It is a mechanical manifesto. What are your thoughts. UR-Freak. Brand Ulysse Nardin Model Ulysse Nardin × Urwerk Ur-Freak Reference 2413-500LE-2A-UR/3B Case Material Sandblasted titanium Case Dime...
I had my moment where I really liked Urwerk, had three at one time.
But the more I look at it, it's more of the same nothing really excites me from them anymore.
My view is that
Urwerk’s star wheel time display has been by now undermined by a score of other independents that provide similar technology and futuristic looks but in much much cheaper watches. And some of them manage to look more interesting and trendy, like for examp...
Both brands need attention and sales
and I hope this collaboration helps. It is an interesting one, but clearly can not challenge the best of each brands.
More Urwerk than Freak to me.
The only hint of Freak is the lock tab at 6 o’clock. The Freak S is way more cool.
Saw it. Touched it. It's very impressive!
They gave me a UR-FREAK bumper sticker with the press kit! It's a great collaboration in a sense that DNAs from both brands are integrated so well! Very impressive in that regard!
You are very lucky indeed!
I spoke to Felix Baumgartner at length about the piece, along with the technical director at UN (two separate conversations); without boring you to death, all I can say is that both DNAs were really well integrated. Both sides were able to get their DNAs ...
