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Great pieces.
The perpetual you are referring to is the modern version of the ‘Ludwig’ perpetual first introduced in 1996 for the 150th anniversary of UN. It was unique because it could be set forward and backwards using only the crown, they then went on to add the GMT +- feature for UN’s line of GMT Perpetuals. The original Ludwig was released in a Limited edition of 150 YG, 150 RG and 150PT and was smaller at 38mm - the new piece is SS and larger.
The Freak is a carousel tourbillon and the original was absolutely groundbreaking in 2001 when the first Freak was introduced, being the first watch using silicon technology and a completely new take on a watch movement - both are stunning and high points in UN’s illustrious history. Did he show you how to wind/adjust the Freak? Amazing piece.
They are two favourites from my collection.
Visit AD to try out some Ulysses Nardin Watches
I took a keener interest on the brand after I bought my first UN, the blue enamel Classico. So I visit my Singapore AD and see if any other UN watches. Sharing a few pics : In particular, these three attract my interest. I was heavily propositioned by the...
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Blancpain made few watches with both a Tourbillon and a Carrousel. Thanks to the link below, the brand explains the difference between these two complications. Among the three UN timepieces you showed, my preference goes to the Freak which is really, in ...
Great pieces.
The perpetual you are referring to is the modern version of the ‘Ludwig’ perpetual first introduced in 1996 for the 150th anniversary of UN. It was unique because it could be set forward and backwards using only the crown, they then went on to add the GMT...
I would simply add that, to what Russel said:
- The Perpetual calendar you can set backward and forward through the crown is a great idea. On most of the perpetual calendars, if you set them backward, you break the movement. Therefore, it is as friendly as it is simple to set the calendar through the...
You are of course
correct about the tourbillon aspect, I was quoting UN who do refer to the Freak as a ‘carousel tourbillon’.
It’s a carousel.
One of the unique features of the Freak is that it has no crown and no hands. The entire movement is driven by the mainspring and rotates in such a way that the movement is the instrument for telling the time. The hour indicator is found on the mainspring...
My issue with the Perpetual calendar is...
The date details layout is too assymetrical.
My fav of the UN brand will also be the Freak .
But thats because i love watches that are a bit different . Sorry i am a watch Freak 😉
To my dismay ....
ThePuristS appears to have deleted all older feature articles and pictures. In 2004, I published a rather volumiinous review of the UN GMT Perpetual, how it works and how it is used. For me, it is still the most user-friendly perpetual calendar on the mar...
Thanks for the info
But can re-post the youtube link? I can't seems to open it. Youtube returns an error.
One Marcus Article on U-N Perpetual
A "perpetual" love story Marcus Hanke A "perpetual" love story - and its happy fulfilment at Christmas by Marcus Hanke Christmas is approaching, less than a week is left. It is a time of love and affection, a time to spend with the family, the beloved one...
Last Part of the Experience Report (retrieved from archives)
Ulysse Nardin GMT Perpetual Experience Report Part 3 by Marcus Hanke © Text: M. Hanke; © pictures: M. Hanke, if not noted otherwise ll 6. Using the GMT Perpetual - Ergonomics: a) Setting and use of the perpetual calendar: The nice thing on a perpetual cal...
I like all 3 models you show. But the Freak Cruiser, I really lust for this model.
I have always wanted a Freak, and the Cruiser suits me very well.
Big fan of the new perpetual
Minimal design language and a little bigger works for me.
From wear I sit each piece is special. Each carry in it UN DNA. Each has a different functionality. The perpetual is purity and perfection. It is controlled by the crown alone with no pushers needed. No need for the pesky moon phase either. And when
we reach 2100 no need to worry as it is the one where the correction can be done at home and it won't have to go back to the Manufacture to be reset. The toubillon is beautifully executed and it is an inhouse silicium movement. Nice finished. Comfortable ...