MichaelC
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We are all stuck on the name. It's a shame, this version is the best so far.
I ask myself, do we harp on the name issue too much? And the answer is no. "Freak" is an icon for Ulysse Nardin. It is a massive part of the brand history, even if not yet 20 years old.
So to name this new series Freak, I agree it is a poor choice. They could have used Rebel, Oddball, Monster... at worst case, Freak DNA. But to call this series Freak, it undermines the real ones.
Trying to comment on this particular watch you posted, I think it looks fabulous. A carbon case is well at home on this style watch. Good job with the black and blue treatment. I think this one would be very enjoyable to wear.
Ulysse Nardin Freak X Blue for Bucherer.
I just received these pictures of a Freak X Blue with its carbonium 42 mm case, for the retailer Bucherer. A very cool watch, but I am still disturbed as it is not a Freak, to me, since it has a crown, and I much prefer the manual winding movement of the ...
Here's an advantage
This sportier version obviously needed at least 5 ATM of water resistance which, I guess, was harder to obtain on a crownless version. To me, this is as Freak(y) as the original and I like this new issue a lot.
You are welcome. Maybe bad marketing to create another...
But similar line to the Freaks?
We are all stuck on the name. It's a shame, this version is the best so far.
I ask myself, do we harp on the name issue too much? And the answer is no. "Freak" is an icon for Ulysse Nardin. It is a massive part of the brand history, even if not yet 20 years old. So to name this new series Freak, I agree it is a poor choice. They c...
