Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Orange 1/1 Review

andrewluff · 2012-01-25T08:20:46Z

Andrew Luff showcases his custom 1/1 Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo in orange, sharing photos and insights into this unique timepiece and planned modifications.

Andrew Luff introduces his unique Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo, a custom 1/1 piece in a striking orange color scheme. His post captures the excitement of receiving a personalized timepiece and offers a glimpse into the customization process, including planned alterations. This article highlights the personal connection collectors form with their watches, especially those as distinctive as the Freak Diavolo.

Hi All,

Well its now 2012 and after a couple of months wait, my new baby 'Devil' was delivered to me last week in Geneva... so I thought I would share a few photos of it. I am sure those who know me will not be surprised that it is orange and of course not your normal conventional watch, but this one is a lot smaller than my other machines! I think it fits in well with the others in my collection and maybe is a little more on the classical side, but overall am pleased with the way it turned out.

The bad news is that it has to go back for some alterations but it is staying firmly on my wrist until the factory has the parts ready to do the job.

What do you think?

Cheers
Andrew

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The author plans to change the text on the second ring to black to enhance readability and make the orange color appear more vibrant, as the current white text makes it look washed out.
The Freak Diavolo, despite needing some adjustments, is recognized as a special acquisition, continuing the tradition of unique and concept pieces from Ulysse Nardin.
The author's preference for orange began with a custom piece where he chose the color spontaneously, and it has since become a recurring theme in his collection.
The Freak Diavolo is considered a beautiful evolution from the original Freak One, maintaining the special essence of the groundbreaking model.
The Freak Diavolo is lauded as a dream watch, with its amazing color variations and 1 of 1 plate making it a truly unique and desirable piece.
Despite owning other special creations, the Freak Diavolo is considered by one contributor to be the author's top acquisition, surpassing previous pieces.

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pplater

Jan 25, 2012

Lovely, sharp photos...

...of a very lovely piece unique. Congratulations! So, tell us: what is it with 'orange'? Cheers, pplater.

andrewluff

Jan 25, 2012

I just like orange...

Thanks pplater, I have no idea about the orange, I have always liked the colour but never really considered it as my favourite. It goes back to the first unique piece I had made and was asked what colour do you want it in... I thought about many different combinations but was wearing an orange t-shirt at the time and thought it would be cool. Since then it has just stuck... Cheers Andrew

patrick_y

Jan 25, 2012

Congrats!

I think it suits you very much! What a freak!

andrewluff

Jan 25, 2012

Thanks Patrick...

I guess... not normally considered to be a freak... but a diavolo is ok I guess...

VMM

Jan 25, 2012

Is envy allowed here?

1/1, wow! Lucky you. I prefer the color combination of the RS, or the Diavolo, but a FREAK would look awesome even in pink or the ugliest (to my eyes) color available. Congratulations! Love it. Vte

andrewluff

Jan 25, 2012

Thank you

Vte, I regularly drool at the screen at all the beautiful watches on here... so I guess that envy is an acceptable practice for a Purist?! lol I think it is lacking the punch of the RS or the regular diavolo, so one of the things it is going back for is to change the text on the second ring to black as in my eyes it will bring out the orange colour which with the white text is hard to read and makes the orange look a bit washed out. Cheers Andrew

Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Orange 1/1 Review

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