Freak Phantom from Ulysse Nardin

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The iconic Freak marked a milestone in haute horology in 2001, revealing groundbreaking advancements in technology, design and materials, particularly the use of silicium. The limited-edition Freak Phantom continues the evolution of this notorious family of watches.

Due to the unconventional design of the Freak’s tourbillon carousel – one that possessed no traditional dial, crown or hands – and being the first timepiece to successfully present escapement wheels constructed of silicium, the Freak forever changed the course of haute horology. The Freak Phantom pays tribute to the revolutionary Freak by expanding its use of silicium and taking its tourbillon to new heights.

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Covert-like in appearance, the Freak Phantom is a timepiece of true invention. A limited edition of 99, it uses silicium in its patented hairspring (Si 1.1.1.) and throughout the majority of its escapement. The entire movement of the Freak Phantom, including the oscillator, is produced in house and offers a lengthy power reserve of more than eight days.  Its performance is enhanced through its application of cutting-edge technology in the two ball-bearing systems; the balance-wheel concept and design; and the flying tourbillon that indicates the minutes with a tourbillon carrousel that does one complete rotation around the center in 60 minutes.

The cage of the Freak Phantom is equipped with an arrow indicating the seconds on a transparent half-circle, rotating in one minute on itself, with the zero position holding steady on the axis of the minute indicator. The two specially conceived ball bearing systems enable the “flying” function of the minute movement and of the seconds-indicator tourbillon without the need for a supporting bridge.

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Complementing its exacting function is its confident style. Boldly masculine, its movement, presented in a shade of black, conveys an identity of silent strength, while its 18-karat rose-gold case reveals optimal elegance. It is a juxtaposition of ingenuity and beauty, carrying on the unexpected character of the Freak collection.

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference 2086-115

Limited Edition     99 pieces

Movement             
caliber UN-208
movement indicates the time
8-day Carrousel-Tourbillon
Small seconds on flying tourbillon 60 Seconds  

Power Reserve
more than 8 days, slip-spring

Frequency 
4Hz (28’800 v/h)

Moment of inertia   
8 mg*cm2, adjusting over 4 screws

Hairspring    
Silicium 1.1.1., exclusive Ulysse Nardin design

Escapement    
Silicium

Tourbillon   
1 revolution in 1minute

Orbite    
1 revolution in one hour

Winding    

Manual winding over the back of the case
1 full rotation is equivalent to 12 hours of power reserve

Functions

H/M displayed by the rotation of the movement Small seconds on flying tourbillon

Time setting 
Unlock device and turn bezel

Case
18-karat rose gold   
Diameter   
45 mm