Ulysse Nardin

since you are an owner of a regular Freak I would welcome if you (and others) could share some knowledge of the difference between flying carrousel, tourbillon etc. a bit confusing!

A close up on its tourbillon. 

www.ulysse-nardin.com and other sites report it as a "1 hour tourbillon" if there is such a thing. At any rate an amazing watch ! thanks for the pics

A Tourbillon or Carousel can have any frequency of cycle. The majority do have 60 seconds and next most common is 30 seconds. What defines the difference between the T and C mechanisms is that a Carousel has only one energy source. A Tourbillion has 2 energy sources and is therefore more susceptible to adjustment hacking. A Carousel is more "robust. The UN Freak series have both Carousel and tourbillion mechanisms. The Diavolo being one. Most are 1 hour Carousels.
My opening argument is that many deride the Freak X because many consider (incorrectly) winding mechanism defines somehow what the Freak is. (then what is the Freak S and the Freak Vision which are both automatics like the X, but have the Grinder to recharge). The 7 day spring mech was because the original Freak was such a huge and heavy movement to turn. It also had a central pin through the glass to help turn the baguette movement. Later models, the Freak became a flying Baguette movement. Therefore ALL Freak models should be defined in my opinion as a whole rotating dial (hour hand/disc) with a baguette mechanism (differential) rotating once an hour as a minute hand.

good to know that is a 1 hour Carousel. All freaks are special and I like the variety for such a nice and exclusive piece.

I also found this video www.youtube.com where one can see it in action!

Thought the carbonium case is cool, but I'm always gunshy after the AP cases ended up looking a bit ratty.

my understanding that Carbonium is not like the Carbon used by AP. "Carbonium® is composed of the aeronautical grade carbon fibers used to make vital structural parts of modern aircraft. It is roughly twice as light as aluminum and twice as environmentally friendly as conventional carbon composite. This is because, unlike most composites, it is not made of virgin materials; 95% of it is eco-sourced from carbon by-products in the aeronautical cycle.
The innovative process development used to up-cycle aerospace grade carbon material is based on three patents led by its France-based start-up company, Lavoisier Composites.
The result is a carbon-based composite material of unprecedented mechanical performance with a much reduced environmental footprint. " source dunesmagazine.com m
So far is very pleasant and light. I hope it will age well too

NT

I tried on the regular Carbonium Freak X at a Vegas AD back in January 2020. I absolutely loved it and have been lusting after it ever since. Even after multiple awesome watch purchases since then the Freak X kept on my mind. Well, found a secondhand Bucherer version and just bought it! It arrives tomorrow. Very excited. Found your review while looking for reviews on it. All of your insight was very helpful. I was hesitant to pay the slight extra $ for blue ascents (and collaboration I don’t care about) and was worried the blue would cut legibility down (vs white on regular Carbonium) but sounds like that shouldn’t be an issue. Thanks again for a great review!