Ulysse Nardin Freak Rose Gold Acquisition Journey

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Raphmeister shares his intense desire for the Ulysse Nardin Freak, detailing his journey of comparing it against other high-end watches like the Urwerk and A. Lange & Söhne Datograph. This post captures the passion and deliberation involved in a significant watch acquisition.

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Happy New Year Everyone! For awhile now I have had the UN Freak on my target list but at times have entertained the idea of other watches for my one big watch purchase in 2009... how about the urwerk? hmm or the lange datograph in rose gold black dial aka the 'dufour dato'... i need to see it in the metal to be sure perhaps? so i beg a mate i know who owns one to let me have a look see...

whilst muddling about thinking about this, i saw an interesting 'FS' ad in the CM and wanted to check this other watch out too, as I had liked it in the past... the Louis-Ulysse Chopard Tech Twist Sincere LE

and so 2 ulysses in a day...

Upon seeing this in the metal. it took me half a second to realise that i want this watch... nay, I NEED THIS WATCH! in white gold it was boring to me, but in rose gold, it has a boldness befitting its innovation... a rupture from the past and pure poetry in motion. This is a watch that is horological art and then some

'my precious...' well uhm not mine yet... but someday

sexy, beautiful, gorgeous... every which way u turn it.... GGGRRRRRRRR

next to the chopard luc... its an amazingly well finished watch. it has a lot of quality and it should be jostling with the likes of Patek and Lange in the finishing department but its let down by one MAJOR thing... CHOPARD the brand is just not a strong horological name... images that come up when i think of chopard are jewelry, fashion watches, women in evening gowns and elton john and something pink thrown in, all mixed up and shaken together... so while the watch is excellent, and i do like the combination of the ruthenium movement and the openworked dial, i could never wear it. for folks who don't have any hangups about the brand though i highly recommend u look at this piece in particular as its probably my favorite reasonably priced one in their entire range. (as noted one is available on CM and the seller is a top guy)

it didn't do it for me... maybe i should have drunk more of that pink martini... elton's song 'crocodile rock' playing in my mind

lovely finishing and nicely done ruthenium coated movement...
Journe does ruthenium too of course

it was on my mind as i wore my Octa to the meetup

but there can be only one... this watch is THE WATCH for me. (well other than the kari voutilainen observatoire and the vianney halter antiqua and the .... ) hmm ok lets revise this...
this is the WATCH for me for now and hopefully an owner will be kind enough to sell theirs to me. it will go to a good home and to someone who will wear it a hell of a lot and love it a whole lot

waiting and a hoping in 2009

cheers
raph

Key Points from the Discussion

The contributor agrees that the rose gold version of the Freak best suits its innovative and bold design, sharing a personal experience of how special it feels on the wrist.
The contributor expresses deep affection for their own rose gold Freak, stating that the depth of color in rose gold adds elements not present in white gold.
The Freak is described as a 'Cult Watch' and the 'Mother of ALL Concept Watches,' representing a significant step in horological innovation.
The author confirms that acquiring the Freak is the plan, indicating a strong commitment to the watch.
The contributor notes that Freaks occasionally appear in the WatchProSite Collector's Market and offers to keep an eye out for the author.

The Discussion

respo

Jan 8, 2009

Good Hunting

Hi Raph, you have chosen well to focus on the BEAST. The Freak is unique, and there is nothing like the original. I agree with you, I think the RG version really befits the innovation and boldness of this watch. Let me tell you, it feels quite special on the wrist. I hope you find one. respo

amanico

Jan 8, 2009

You should grab one, Raph, my Dear Friend

The Freak is a Cult Watch with a very UN perticular look, and I personnaly consider it like the Mother of ALL Concpet Watches. A big Step in the Horological World. My best wishes for you, for this new year! Nicolas

raphmeister

Jan 8, 2009

yup...

grabbing it is very much the plan but have to wait for a current owner to sell... if anyone knows of any ADs who have it still, pm me... Hey Nicolas, a Happy New Year to you and yours. Agree with your commentsof course. cheers raph

Ronald Held

Jan 9, 2009

If you want a Freak eventually you will Have to get one. (nt)

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