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Ulysse Nardin
Ref. 2056-131
Freak Cruiser
A fine and unusual pink gold wristwatch with carrousel tourbillon and dual direct escapement, warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 200,000€13,600 - 22,700$15,400 - 25,600
HK$254,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Ulysse Nardin
- Year
- Circa 2013
- Reference No
- 2056-131
- Case No
- 161
- Model Name
- Freak Cruiser
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. UN-205, 19 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Ulysse Nardin deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 45mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Ulysse Nardin international warranty stamped Watches of Switzerland, additional crocodile strap, service invoice dated 21 March 2025, leather folio, instruction manual, product literature, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Catalogue Essay
Since its groundbreaking debut in 2001, the Ulysse Nardin Freak collection has consistently redefined the boundaries of avant-garde watchmaking, discarding traditional conventions in favor of radical mechanics and futuristic design. The Freak Cruiser in 18k pink gold represents the pinnacle of this innovative spirit, blending the brand's technical audacity with refined luxury.
At the heart of this horological marvel beats the extraordinary in-house UN-205 manually wound movement, a masterpiece of micro-engineering that dispenses with conventional timekeeping displays. The movement's impressive seven-day power reserve is wound by rotating the case back, while time-setting is accomplished through the bezel - ingenious solutions that eliminate the need for a traditional crown. The captivating mechanics feature Ulysse Nardin's pioneering use of silicon components in the escapement, significantly reducing friction and increasing efficiency for enhanced precision and longevity. The openworked dial proudly displays the centrally mounted visible tourbillon with its anchor-form wheel bridge serving as the minute hand, creating a mesmerizing display of horological artistry in motion.
A true icon of 21st-century watchmaking, the Freak Cruiser in pink gold represents far more than a timekeeping instrument - it is a bold statement of horological innovation. With its recent comprehensive service by the manufacture in March 2025, this exceptional timepiece offers discerning collectors both mechanical brilliance and elegance, ready to captivate for generations to come.
At the heart of this horological marvel beats the extraordinary in-house UN-205 manually wound movement, a masterpiece of micro-engineering that dispenses with conventional timekeeping displays. The movement's impressive seven-day power reserve is wound by rotating the case back, while time-setting is accomplished through the bezel - ingenious solutions that eliminate the need for a traditional crown. The captivating mechanics feature Ulysse Nardin's pioneering use of silicon components in the escapement, significantly reducing friction and increasing efficiency for enhanced precision and longevity. The openworked dial proudly displays the centrally mounted visible tourbillon with its anchor-form wheel bridge serving as the minute hand, creating a mesmerizing display of horological artistry in motion.
A true icon of 21st-century watchmaking, the Freak Cruiser in pink gold represents far more than a timekeeping instrument - it is a bold statement of horological innovation. With its recent comprehensive service by the manufacture in March 2025, this exceptional timepiece offers discerning collectors both mechanical brilliance and elegance, ready to captivate for generations to come.
Ulysse Nardin
Swiss | 1846Founded in 1846 in Le Locle, Switzerland, Ulysse Nardin is a widely acclaimed Swiss watch manufacturer that earned recognition for its precision chronometers during the early to mid-twentieth century. Ulysse Nardin himself was a trained watchmaker under the guidance of his father, Leonard-Frederic Nardin, as well as master watchmakers Frederic William Dubois and Louis Jean Richard-dit-Bressel. Collectors in particular seek this brand's oversized vintage chronograph wristwatches, including the reference 7536-2.