zelin0802 / January 2, 2024

Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE

Creating a truly exotic movement is no small horological achievement. Only a few brands have the ability to build something beyond the usual complications – even the high-profile tourbillon – to offer something truly special, but there’s one pitfall that nearly all of these watches face: wearability. These unorthodox mechanical layouts tend to create packaging issues, so when a watch comes along that combines this kind of out-of-the-box engineering with relatively drama-free dimensions, it’s a big deal. For more than 20 years, the replica Ulysse Nardin Freak series has dazzled enthusiasts with its concept of a gear train as a minute hand, but even this series has struggled with proportions in that time. By comparison, the new Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE is remarkably wearable and restrained for such a high-concept watchmaking experience, and the result is quite possibly the most attractive, tasteful, and above all balanced Freak model to date. .

Like previous Freak models, the case of the Ulysee Nardin Freak ONE has one instantly recognizable feature – the absence of any crown, resulting in a completely symmetrical case profile. Since then, however, the Freak ONE has differed significantly from its predecessors. Aside from its crownless design, this DLC-coated titanium and 18K red gold case looks very basic, almost stuffy, compared to some of its haute horlogerie rivals. The lugs are a classic sporty taper with narrow polished chamfers and clean linear brushing, and the case sides are classic vertical slabs except for the absence of a crown. In short, the Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE wears like a regular watch on your wrist. At 44mm wide it may not be small, but it’s definitely not artificial, especially thanks to the combination of lightweight titanium and slim black. When the size of the regular crown is taken into account, the Freak ONE wears more like a 42mm wide watch, while the 12mm thick case profile reinforces the proportions of a “normal sports watch” on the wrist.

Of course, there’s actually nothing mediocre about the Freak ONE, as is immediately evident by taking a closer look at the red gold bezel. This bezel may look misaligned based on the sharp facet pattern in this brushed and polished element, but it’s the only real visual clue to the Freak ONE’s unique winding and time-setting system. Flip over the “Freak” plate at 6 o’clock and the rotating bezel will unlock, but it’s not just the bezel itself that’s spinning. Twisting this bi-directional bezel also adjusts the time setting forward and backward, providing the wearer with a massive tactile connection to the gear train that initiates the conversation in the Freak ONE. On the back, the sapphire display caseback is equally unorthodox. By turning the caseback outer ring counterclockwise, the wearer can manually wind the movement, although the Freak ONE’s innovative winding system makes this largely unnecessary (more on that later). While the Freak ONE’s case is extremely durable and packed with fun tricks, its Achilles’ heel is being waterproof. This is the biggest obstacle facing the idea of everyday wear of the cheap replica watches, as the 30-meter depth rating makes the Freak ONE simply not up to the task in many sporting situations.

Like the case, the skeleton dial of the Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE is based on previous Freak models, but presents these concepts in a simpler and more refined way. Strictly speaking, only the narrow outer ring with its lightly printed Arabic numerals and gold hour markers is the actual dial surface, while everything else beneath the sapphire crystal is movement components. Most of the space is taken up by a wide matte black disc with a delicate ridged texture and printed with the Ulysse Nardin logo. Thanks to its wide golden triangular shape here with lots of luminous light, the rotating disc can be used as an hour hand. However, it’s the minute hand that really steals the show. This is the signature disc of the Freak collection, a rotating gear train component that makes one revolution around the dial every hour, essentially allowing the movement to rotate around itself. The component is visually significantly simplified compared to previous Freak iterations, but Ulysse Nardin adds a cheeky nod to its own heritage in the form. The main bridge structure containing the gear train components and minute markers also forms the brand’s iconic anchor emblem. The only other place the anchor logo appears is on the strap lining, making this an impressively restrained branding exercise. The flying balance bridge serves as the counterweight of the minute hand and rotates together with the gear train above the hollow dial surface, becoming a dynamic visual highlight. Additionally, the Freak ONE technically has a 60-minute tourbillon complication due to the escapement being mounted on a rotating assembly. It’s a talking point for the most die-hard sports fans, but the sheer mechanical spectacle of this rally at work should be enough to stop the uninitiated believer.

Ulysse Nardin powers the Freak ONE with its own UN-240 automatic movement. The basic specs behind the UN-240 were solid, if not groundbreaking, with a massive 90-hour power reserve at 21,600 bph. However, the real mechanical showpiece (aside from the dial, of course) is the brand’s proprietary Grinder winding rotor system. Designed for ultra-fast bi-directional winding with even slight movements, the Grinder is certainly a technically impressive piece of engineering. However, the view of the caseback with this winding system in operation is rather bland compared to the view from the dial side. The component looks less like a traditional mechanical movement than a series of matte sandblasted concentric rings with little contrasting finish or artistic structure to add visual interest.

To complete the Freak ONE’s sleek and (relatively) subtle black and gold look, Ulysse Nardin copy pairs the watch with a simple black textured fabric-effect rubber strap. While this strap is soft and fairly comfortable, it arguably lacks some of the features of other designs. However, as the final layer of Freak ONE quirkiness, this strap is mounted the other way around, with the tang buckle ending at 6 o’clock. This is ostensibly done to create a notch for the “Freak” nameplate on the case side at 6 o’clock, but it does enhance the feel for the wearer, and Ulysse Nardin dances to the beat of its own drum with this watch.

Creating a timeless haute horlogerie is a challenge that few brands are up to, and even fewer are able to launch a watch that breaks the mechanical mold without breaking normal wearing habits. With this in mind, the sleek, sophisticated Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE is a truly impressive achievement, pushing the boundaries of mechanical watchmaking while remaining practical, comfortable and stylish for almost every day wear.
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zelin0802 / June 25, 2023

Ulysse Nardin Blast flagship new work All-round luxury experience

In February this year, Ulysse Nardin launched a new blue-gold color scheme for the BLAST series hollow tourbillon series fake watches. This new work is also the first time to use flame rose gold, which is combined with the classic blue that symbolizes the brand DNA. If the previous black gold style is to highlight the texture and a bit cool, then this blue gold tone is full of luxury. Enjoy this blue gold flagship new work in the BLAST series, watch model: 2305-270/02.

Ulysse Nardin BLAST series hollow tourbillon series watches are generally made of a combination of two materials on the case material, and this new work is no exception. The blue gold color is made of titanium middle case treated with blue PVD , combined with a rose gold upper case.

The titanium middle case, with its own lightness, is combined with precious metals, so that even though the 45 mm diameter is a large size, the material is light and heavy, but it is more neutral. This tourbillon watch is worn on the hand. experience. The side of the table also retains the iconic nameplate design.

As for the details of the shell decoration, we can see that Ulysse Nardin has used a large number of delicate brushed decorations on the front, and the sides and corners of the watch are complemented by exquisite polishing, which further enhances the luxurious sense of the watch. This combined decoration also extends to the iconic lug shape of the Blast series, which is derived from the F-117A “Nighthawk” fighter jet, with angular and multi-fold design.

The hollowed-out disc surface of the Blast series tourbillon focuses on perspective aesthetics and has a strong transparent design. We can see that Ulysse Nardin has incorporated X and rectangular frames as the main elements in the Blast hollowed-out style, and will use this to The wheel train of the movement on the disk is divided into four areas in a regular manner, so that the wheel train of the watch can be seen at a glance, showing the exquisite movement structure design.

The tourbillon at 6 o’clock is the absolute visual focus of this top quality fake watches. Ulysse Nardin uses a flying tourbillon, which is not fixed on both sides of the traditional tourbillon. It is only fixed on the bottom and the front is completely unobstructed, which enhances the tourbillon The visual effect of the flywheel operation is more ornamental. At the same time, we can also clearly see the inside of the tourbillon, the iconic silicon material technology of Athens, from the escapement wheel to the pallet fork, and the hairspring, are all silicon. This material also has its own iridescent tone, which will change with the light. color.

The design of the UN-172 self-winding movement, regardless of the front and back, is a blue X-bridge spanning the entire movement. In terms of hardware configuration, this large complex function movement is not only equipped with a platinum pearl rotor, but also provides a 72-hour dynamic storage with a full chain, reaching the level of a weekend watch. The application of silicon material technology makes the performance of the watch in terms of antimagnetic performance and travel time accuracy very stable and reliable.

The watch comes with a blue rubber strap. It is worth noting that Ulysse Nardin uses velvet padding on the outside of the rubber strap. This design was previously used on the rainbow ring gem Blast watch. This time It continues on the new blue and gold work, which is also in line with the luxury style of the main watch.

This Ulysse Nardin BLAST skeleton tourbillon blue gold model, because of the use of blue gold color, makes the watch more luxurious than the same series of watches, enriching the variety of choices in this series of works, for some For advanced players and cousins, it is very attractive. At the same time, the watch is in a cutting-edge style. This brilliant hollow design has its own versatile attributes, making it easy for daily leisure sports and formal occasions. This actually makes the Blast series watches younger and younger. It is quite advantageous in the watch market, and it is suitable for many watch lovers, the first step towards a new world of large complex functions.

zelin0802 / December 5, 2022

One More Wave x Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer Supports Disabled Surfing Veterans

Ulysse Nardin fake has teamed up with veterans nonprofit One More Wave to release its second dive watch, just in time for Veterans Day.

The Swiss watchmaker first partnered with One More Wave, a San Diego-based organization that makes custom surfboards for disabled veterans, in 2019 when they released the Diver Deep Dive OMW, and both partners have Ocean roots.

This latest watch – the limited edition Diver Chronometer OMW – designed by members of the One More Wave, is water resistant to 300 meters and features a black dial and a DLC titanium 44mm case with turquoise accents. The One More Wave trident logo – also in black and turquoise – is located in the center of the watch’s sapphire crystal case back.

“We would not be the organization we are today without the support of Ulysse Nardin,” said One More Wave founder and former US Navy SEAL Alex West.

Ulysse Nardin’s latest dive watch is to support veterans

The watch celebrates the brand’s partnership with One More Wave, a nonprofit that helps veterans use surf therapy.

Back in 2015, former U.S. Navy SEAL Alex West founded his registered nonprofit, One More Wave, to provide disabled veterans with a sense of community and purpose through the medium of surfing. Living in San Diego, CA, he and a small group of volunteers build surfboards to meet the physical and performance needs of individual veterinarians who can surf through five OMW centers across the country.

In 2019, nautical-focused watch brand Ulysse Nardin teamed up with One More Wave to launch a special edition contemporary Diver Deep Dive watch. This month, the partnership returns with a new iteration, officially named the Diver Chronometer 44m OMW, once again raising funds for One More Wave’s operations.

The new 300m diver’s watch is a certified chronometer, which in modern parlance means it has been rigorously tested for accuracy by the independent Swiss body COSC (Contrôle Officielle Suisse des Chronomètres). This level of technical precision is relatively rare among contemporary sports watches, making it an interesting proposition for serious collectors looking to make a big splash. Historically, UN efforts have focused on more accurate timekeeping. Since its founding in 1846, the company has manufactured marine timepieces for as many as 40 navies around the world, all with the high precision required to efficiently navigate the high seas. The COSC approval thus places this new version firmly in the brand’s long tradition in terms of functionality.

Where it breaks with convention, however, is in its aesthetics. While older Ulysse Nardin watches often echoed its nautical and nautical vintage style with plain white dials and Roman numerals, over the past 15 years the manufacturer has broken away from its traditional design language to create forward-thinking and sporty pieces . Following in the footsteps of these new additions, the Diver Chronometer 44m OMW features a matte black sandblasted titanium on gray rubber with turquoise accents in a case that is remarkably contemporary.

The new watch, limited to 100 pieces, is powered by the in-house Caliber UN 118 movement with hours, seconds, minutes, date and a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. It also features a concave, inward-facing bezel, once a common fixture on professional dive fake luxury watches. At the same time, the logo of Athens Watch and One More Wave is engraved on the transparent sapphire case back.

zelin0802 / October 31, 2022

Ulysse Nardin El Toro Watch

No one says luxury watch designs have to be conservative, but there’s a fine line between what’s edgy and what’s too hard. Often, luxury timepieces that try too hard to break the mold also undermine their appeal. Introducing cutting-edge design concepts in an industry with so many traditions can be quite difficult.

For many brands, modern means the future — a path that could easily lead to design irrelevance in just a few short years. However, Ulysse Nardin cheap takes an approach that stands out from the status quo, with models that are both modern and technical in appearance.

With the Ulysse Nardin El Toro, they may have just created a look that doesn’t appeal to all connoisseurs, but whose technical design is so advanced that it will still feel fresh from now on. The key seems to be a fusion of classic and futuristic elements, while specifying a new way of indicating information on the dial. While the multi-colored, multi-layered surface of the El Toro watch may seem intimidating at first glance, it’s actually very useful, providing practical everyday information as well as the finer details that serious watch lovers demand. Self-winding Ulysse Nardin calibre UN-32 movement COSC certified (accuracy) with time, GMT time and perpetual calendar. As is often the case with Ulysse Nardin, the mere presence of these various complications is not enough;

For example, the second time zone function has a quick setting function, which can be adjusted by one hour by pressing the left and right ceramic buttons located on the underside of the case. This makes it incredibly easy to keep track of a second time zone, while the GMT hand in 24-hour format keeps track of your home or reference time. Those familiar with other GMT watches will appreciate the convenience of this feature. Check out the perpetual calendar and you’ll find easy-to-read windows (not subdials) showing important information. At the top is a large date indicator framed by a stylized window, while below the dial, the date, month and year windows on the T-shaped dial are located. Exposed on the dial are the discs that maintain these functions. Year indicators on perpetual calendars are already rare, but Ulysse Nardin opted for a more efficient two-digit year indicator here. There is also an auxiliary seconds sub-dial on the dial (cut in half to indicate the seconds with either side of the hand). Note the Cotes de Geneve stripe finish on the dial.

The case style (43mm wide) is borrowed from last year’s highly innovative Ulysse Nardin Moonstruck watch. The fun design is available in 18 karat rose gold or platinum. However, the bezel and buttons are made of smooth black ceramic, which is very durable. Considering legibility on such a wild dial, Ulysse Nardin opted for two very large skeletonized hour and minute hands with large lumen tips, sized to complement the hour markers at 12 and 6 o’clock. The dial and case design work together to create something truly innovative and attractive. This design is not of immediate interest and then dismissed, but one of enduring curiosity, drawn to the practicality of the watch that embodies it.

43mm 18K red gold or platinum case with ceramic bezel
big date window
month indicator window
day indicator window
Two-digit year indicator window
Greenwich Mean Time Hand
Ceramic pusher (+ or -) for adjusting the GMT 24-hour hand

zelin0802 / September 30, 2022

The Nautical Legacy of Ulysse Nardin

Introduction and History
Ulysse Nardin is one of the oldest watch brands in Switzerland. The Manufacture in Le Locle is known for its creative freedom and nautical heritage. Its flagship collections include Classico, Blast, Freak, Diver and Marine.

The company began its horological adventures in the mid-19th century as a manufacturer of marine timepieces. The visionary founder of the brand, Ulysse Nardin, was born in 1823. Passionate about the boundless seas and famous explorers, he established a watchmaking workshop in 1846 to produce nautical timekeeping instruments. In a short time, it began to supply high-precision marine chronometers to merchant ships and navies around the world. Watchmakers also dabble in other horological complications, such as pocket timers, minute repeaters, and more.

The quartz crisis (from the late 1970s to the early 1980s) was extremely challenging for traditional Swiss watchmakers. In 1983, Rolf Schnyder bought the company. With the generous help of the talented Swiss master watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin, he has revived the famous brand. His goal was to build a full-fledged manufacturer capable of producing in-house movements, dials and various other components associated with haute horlogerie.

In the mid-1990s, Ulysse Nardin launched the Marine Chronometer 1846, the brand’s first marine chronometer, inspired by the distinguished seafaring heritage of this illustrious company. The successful acquisition of Donzé Cadrans in 2011 was a strategic step. In 2012, the first self-made automatic movement was launched. As of now, it has a large inventory of mechanical movements, which are developed and produced entirely in-house.

The prestigious brand is also known for its extensive expertise in enamel dials and silicon technology. One of its notable innovations is the ulysse nardin freak watch with a 7-day turntable tourbillon and silicon components.

Currently, the brand offers various types of mechanical watches, including high-complication watches with complex mechanisms such as minute repeaters, perpetual calendars and tourbillons. In this article, we draw your attention to two core collections – Marine and Diver – that represent Ulysse Nardin’s enduring connection to the marine world.

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The Marine collection is the purveyor of the iconic brand’s glorious nautical heritage. This collection dates back to the Swiss manufacturer’s rich history as a leading supplier of marine nautical instruments, supplied to more than fifty navies around the world.

This comprehensive ulysse nardin watch collection includes two subcategories: Marine and Marine Torpilleur.

Starting with the “Marine” collection, the brand offers chronographs, chronographs, annual calendar chronographs and tourbillon watches with 43mm cases. Regatta, Grand Deck and Mega Yacht models come with a 44mm diameter case.

In the “Marine Torpilleur” series, Ulysse Nardin has included 42mm and 44mm watches. Torpilleur is the French word for torpedo boat, introduced for naval warfare in the late 19th century. Torpilleur, Torpilleur Tourbillon and Torpilleur Moonphase models come with a 42mm case. The annual chronograph and military versions are both 44mm.

All of these chronometer instruments are equipped with an in-house movement with silicon technology, enhanced anti-magnetic properties, ensuring extreme precision. This best-selling collection is available in stainless steel, bronze, black DLC, 18 karat gold and platinum. These nautical watch models usually have grooved bezels.

Currently, the Marine wholesale fake Watch collection offers three dial colors: black, blue and white. The most notable dial details include the Roman numeral hour markers, the small seconds hand in the style of a nautical chronometer and the inscription of the brand’s founding year. The Marine Torpileur Military models use Arabic numerals instead of Roman hour markers. In this Swiss Army watch, the small seconds dial shows the serial number instead of 1846. Tourbillon models do not have the iconic small seconds.

With the exception of chronographs and some specific models (military, regatta and superyachts), all timepieces in the Marine collection feature a small power reserve indicator below the 12H marking. The limited edition Mega Yacht combines a flying tourbillon, moon phases, a tide indicator and a unique power reserve display mechanism inspired by anchors and windlasses.

zelin0802 / August 23, 2022

Ulysse Nardin – Dual Time Manufacture

The Ulysse Nardin Dual Time Manufacture offers hours, minutes, oversized seconds at 6 o’clock, a large date dual window display and a second time zone function, probably one of the easiest watches on the market to read and adjust for a second time The zone and date the timing is to be adjusted forward and backward.

“Home Time” is displayed through the aperture at 9 o’clock, and the hour hand can easily be aligned with the local time, either forward or backward, by pressing the buttons at 10 o’clock and 8 o’clock.

The large date at 2 o’clock is automatically synchronized with adjustments in either direction. The dial is available in a black or silver finish, while the 42mm case – water-resistant to 30 meters – is available in stainless steel or rose gold. online replica watches

The Dual Time Manufacture is equipped with the Calibre UN-334, an automatic movement developed, designed and manufactured entirely in-house.

Revealed through a sapphire caseback, the movement is equipped with a silicon anchor, escape wheel and scroll wheel. The 4 Hz oscillator also features a patented silicon hairspring to ensure the highest accuracy. This material is complex to use, requires almost no lubrication, and is more resistant to wear than any other material. The power reserve is approximately 48 hours.

Ulysse Nardin’s Dual Time Manufacture (ref. 3346-126-91) is available with a leather strap or a stainless steel or rose gold bracelet with a deployment clasp.

zelin0802 / July 18, 2022

Subverting watchmaking norms, this Freak X is dazzling

The Ulysse Nardin Fantasy series is already synonymous with subversion and innovation in the field of watches, and the Freak X watch launched in 2019 is positioned to be young and lower the threshold to allow watch friends to start better. Everyone is welcome. When I introduced the silicon dial style before, I happened to chat with you that there are currently two special dial designs in this series, one is silicon inlay, and the other is black and white camouflage. This black and white camouflage plate, today I will introduce it to you in detail.

Before introducing the watch, let’s talk about how the black and white camouflage of this Freak X in Athens came from? Ulysse Nardin has a deep historical relationship with the sailing world and the navies of many countries. This watch is familiar to all of you. The dazzling camouflage is also known as zebra painting. It was the first ship camouflage adopted by British warships during World War I. Camouflage, with dazzling camouflage patterns to cover up ships, but its purpose is not to “stealth” in the sea, like jungle camouflage, you can’t find it in the woods, making the battleship invisible at sea, it can’t be achieved, Therefore, the zebra camouflage is to make the enemy unable to distinguish, the outline of the hull, the distance, speed and heading of the ship, and the direction of the bow and stern from a long distance. However, although it does reduce the sinking rate of the battleship, this eye-catching design also increases the probability of the battleship being attacked, so we can also understand that the significance of Athens using this coating is to make the watch more eye-catching.

The 43mm case is made of titanium. Athens uses a DLC black coating for it and is decorated with a brushed process. This side of the case has a classic nameplate design, engraved with a separate digital code, and you can see the watch. Limited edition of 30 pieces.

The difference between the Freak X and the Freak whimsy that can be distinguished at a glance is the added crown at 3 o’clock. The water resistance of the entire watch is 50 meters.

The black and white zebra pattern on the dial of the watch, reinterpreted by the design department with geometric beauty, is indeed very modern art. Ulysse Nardin copy also uses three different polishing and decoration techniques to make it, including lacquer decoration, Electroplating and laser engraving for the ultimate dazzling effect.

Freak X’s Carrousel bar movement rotates 1 revolution per hour, which is used as a minute hand indication. The short lower bridge plate is an hour indication, and the entire disk surface will also rotate with time. On the Carrousel mechanism, we can also clearly see the large, ultra-light silicon balance wheel with nickel counterweight and stabilizing micro silicon flakes.

Freak X’s luminous effect is often a link that everyone will ignore. In fact, it does a good job. As you can see from the luminous effect in the picture, it belongs to the sci-fi style of Freak X.

In terms of movement, the watch is equipped with the UN-230 automatic movement produced in Athens, which is based on the UN-118 automatic movement with the addition of the Carrousel module. We will often say that the movement is assembled with the UN-118 movement. And the UN-250 movement of the Freak Vision and Transcend watch, the advantages of these two movements actually refer to the fact that the UN-230 uses diamond silicon crystal technology on the one hand, and a layer of diamond film is plated on the silicon parts, which is better than no plating. The silicon is more resistant to wear, and has better hardness and smoothness. At the same time, it overcomes the problem that silicon is easy to break during processing, and inherits the large silicon ultra-light balance wheel from UN-250. The movement data is 21,600 times per hour, and the full chain dynamic storage can provide 72 hours.

The original luxury copy watches offers a choice of black and white straps, a black hollow rubber-coated leather strap, and a white hollow calfskin strap. We photographed this, but changed it to a black alligator leather strap, which is also very good. Fits the watch.

This Freak X dazzling camouflage watch, I think it is in terms of visual effects, even if you don’t have to cooperate with popular modern artists like other brands, Athens can play with its own understanding of aesthetic design. This kind of expressive modern art effect, so this piece of whimsy freak X has a unique charm and is the best carrier to show the wearer’s unique personality. The metallic properties are laid out here.