Freak Diavolo Limited Edition

Rolf Schnyder, owner and president Ulysse Nardin, Celebrates 75 years of Adventure.

To celebrate his birthday, and to honor how far Ulysse Nardin has come, the brand has decided to introduce a limited edition Freak Diavolo in platinum, complete with Schnyder’s signature on the case. This special Freak, limited to 75 pieces worldwide, was chosen because the Freak is emblematic of the innovation that has characterized Ulysse Nardin’s rebirth.
As Schnyder describes it, the Freak shook up and inspired the watch making fraternity. The Freak combined technical innovation with a revolutionary esthetic. A Carrousel Tourbillion without crown, no hands, no dial and with a novel Dual Direct escapement made in a new light weight material – silicium – which required no lubrication.
“Almost 30 years ago, I bought Ulysse Nardin, a calculated risk as I believed there was a strong chance that unique, innovative mechanical watches could thrive, and it turns out I was right,”
Schnyder explains. “I fell in love with this grand old brand and our new innovative direction.
To celebrate my 75th birthday, I’ve chosen the Freak because it was an historic breakthrough for Ulysse Nardin and for the watch industry in general, and it is by far our most important piece.”
When asked what he wished for when he blew out the 75 candles on his birthday cake, Schnyder commented “I wish I could turn the clock back and do it all over again”!

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