The UN Freak is among my grails. Can you tell me what the ownership experience is like? Do you wear it often? Do you get comments on it? Is it fragile and therefore you’re constantly aware of it on your wrist?
Any insight or other anecdotes would be fascinating.
BTW, fantastic collection. Aside from the Freak I love the blue VC and the gorgeous JLC.
The FreakX surprised the hell out of me and has every bit earned a spot in my collection and regular rotation. Some days I do consider reaching even deeper into the Freak line, but what I love about FreakX is how approachable a form factor it is; the other models don’t have crowns and wind from the caseback, for example. It’s the gateway drug to Freak land, apparently.
Ulysse Nardin watches are actually quite durable. Did you know they brought the silicon hairspring to the world of horology? Now even Patek is using them.
It gets comments and questions, and I can always tell who the watch collectors in the room are from the lingering gazes. I’ve never come across another guy wearing one. But most people, of course, don’t notice watches at all.
It’s light and made out of titanium, and has lots of fun and unusual hidden design flourishes. I wouldn’t say I “bang it around” but I wear it quite comfortably. Sometimes I long for even more of that visual intrigue and Freak DNA. But the restrained look does make it fly under the radar and makes it more daily-able.
Thanks for such a thorough reply. Sounds like a fantastic watch to wear and a unique experience for the wearer. For the time being I hope it’s okay if I live vicariously through you!
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The UN Freak is among my grails. Can you tell me what the ownership experience is like? Do you wear it often? Do you get comments on it? Is it fragile and therefore you’re constantly aware of it on your wrist?
Any insight or other anecdotes would be fascinating.
BTW, fantastic collection. Aside from the Freak I love the blue VC and the gorgeous JLC.
The FreakX surprised the hell out of me and has every bit earned a spot in my collection and regular rotation. Some days I do consider reaching even deeper into the Freak line, but what I love about FreakX is how approachable a form factor it is; the other models don’t have crowns and wind from the caseback, for example. It’s the gateway drug to Freak land, apparently.
Ulysse Nardin watches are actually quite durable. Did you know they brought the silicon hairspring to the world of horology? Now even Patek is using them.
It gets comments and questions, and I can always tell who the watch collectors in the room are from the lingering gazes. I’ve never come across another guy wearing one. But most people, of course, don’t notice watches at all.
It’s light and made out of titanium, and has lots of fun and unusual hidden design flourishes. I wouldn’t say I “bang it around” but I wear it quite comfortably. Sometimes I long for even more of that visual intrigue and Freak DNA. But the restrained look does make it fly under the radar and makes it more daily-able.
Thanks for such a thorough reply. Sounds like a fantastic watch to wear and a unique experience for the wearer. For the time being I hope it’s okay if I live vicariously through you!
One day…one day.