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Ulysse Nardin Freak Lab
Not sure how long these have been around, but I've only just seen one.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1jK0XY7iq...00-138_amb.jpg
Can someone talk me through which bit of the mechanism is being used as the the minute hand?
http://www.watchtime.com/cms/wp-cont...e-live_560.jpg
Edit: ah no need I've now found the explanation here: http://www.ulysse-nardin.com/en/swis.../FreakLab.html
And more here: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...imited-edition
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That watch really does defy description. I still don't know whether I love it or hate it. It looks like the Corum Golden Bridge met up with a Blancpain Carousel and this is the result.
It is a clever watch and the fact that Ludwig Oechslin was involved makes me view it with a kinder eye and appreciate the ingenuity that went into it rather than the actual design of the watch. I think I'd find it interesting to see in real life and it is one of those watches that I like to know exists even if it is something I would never consider wearing. Apparently enough people agree considering the Freak line has been around for 15 years now.
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It has been one of their signature watches for UN for a bit now. Very overpowering, but then again so are alot of their designs.
I have a Maxi-Marine which I like very much, but it's design is based in some grounded realism, unlike the Freak........
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I've seen a Freak (not that specific one) in the flesh. For me they fall into the "I admire the ingenuity and uniqueness but wouldn't pay the price to wear one" category.
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This one actually has the other movement hidden that drives the hour hand. The Freak models have traditionally had both movements exposed so this one is a little more subdued. They have a top and bottom bezel that serve as the crown to wind and set each movement. Maybe it has a third movement to drive the date function? Totally agree that while interesting not something I would spend money on to wear. We have a UN Boutique in the Boca Mall and their US headquarters is in Boca Raton also. So I've seen them from time to time. What I have not seen is anyone actually buying a watch there?
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/ulysse-n...-watch-review/