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Ulysse Nardin’s Freak S Enamel: The Mechanical Marvel Gets a High-Art Finish

29 October 2025

The Ulysse Nardin Freak is not just a watch; it's a defiant statement in Haute Horlogerie. Since 2001, it has pioneered a radical design with no dial, no hands, and no crown, where the movement itself tells the time.

Now, the pinnacle of this legacy—the Freak S—is reimagined for the first time with an exquisite artisanal finish: enamelling. 

This inspired fusion of innovation and ancient métiers d'art is presented in two captivating, highly exclusive editions: vibrant turquoise blue and deep ruby red enamel. Each color is limited to just 50 pieces.

The rotating hour discs are hand-crafted Guilloché-Flinqué enamel, made in-house at Ulysse Nardin’s Donzé Cadrans workshop. This is a delicate process where pigments are blended, applied to an 18-carat white gold disc, and fired multiple times at approximately 800°C to achieve a permanent, vibrant depth of color.  

Beneath this artistry is a groundbreaking technical engine. It is the most complex time-only watch ever created. Its Manufacture calibre UN-251 is built across six distinct gear planes. It features two inclined silicon balance wheels set at a 20° angle. The world’s smallest mechanical differential, built with ball bearings, averages the rate of the two oscillators for unmatched accuracy. Finally, the revolutionary Grinder® automatic winding system ensures a remarkable 72-hour power reserve. 

Housed in a lightweight 45 mm titanium case, the Freak S Enamel is a masterpiece that unites cutting-edge engineering with centuries-old craft, alive with continuous motion.

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