Important Watches

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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 2078. Ulysse Nardin | Freak, Reference 016-88, A yellow gold carrousel tourbillon wristwatch with dual direct escapement, Circa 2003 | 雅典 | Freak 型號016-88  黃金卡羅素陀飛輪腕錶,備雙擒縱系統,約2003年製.

Property from a Private Collector

Ulysse Nardin | Freak, Reference 016-88, A yellow gold carrousel tourbillon wristwatch with dual direct escapement, Circa 2003 | 雅典 | Freak 型號016-88 黃金卡羅素陀飛輪腕錶,備雙擒縱系統,約2003年製

Auction Closed

April 23, 08:19 AM GMT

Estimate

160,000 - 240,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Property from a Private Collector

Ulysse Nardin

雅典


Freak, Reference 016-88

A yellow gold carrousel tourbillon wristwatch with dual direct escapement, Circa 2003

Freak 型號016-88

黃金卡羅素陀飛輪腕錶,備雙擒縱系統,約2003年製

附帶證書及盒子


Dial: blue

Calibre: cal. UN200 mechanical, 32 jewels

Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display back

Case number: 295

Closure: blue Ulysse Nardin alligator strap and 18k yellow gold folding clasp

Size: 42.5 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Ulysse Nardin Certificate and presentation box

Featuring a carrousel tourbillon, the Freak is an exceptional wristwatch with an innovative design created by Dr. Ludwig Oechslin. The unique movement has an escapement that not only regulates time, but acts as the minute indicator as well, while the hour is displayed by a large triangular-tipped indicator sitting beneath the escapement. Instead of having a crown, the bezel is used to set the time, while the case back is turned to wind the watch. The Freak is a true showcase of Ulysse Nardin’s bold design and innovation. The present watch with a sharp tip to the escapement wheel is known as the MK 1.5 among collectors.