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ULYSSE NARDIN, FREAK WHITE GOLD MANUALLY-WOUND CAROUSEL TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH DUAL DIRECT ESCAPEMENT AND 7-DAY POWER RESERVE

NO. 181, REF. 010-88, CIRCA 1998

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ULYSSE NARDIN, FREAK

WHITE GOLD MANUALLY-WOUND CAROUSEL TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH DUAL DIRECT ESCAPEMENT AND 7-DAY POWER RESERVE
NO. 181, REF. 010-88, CIRCA 1998

Calibre UN201, 32 jewels, patented dual direct escapement, matte blue dial with Arabic numerals on crystal chapter ring, lower bridge indicates the hour, upper bridge fitted with linear wheel train and escapement assembly for the minutes, three-part case in 18k white gold, revolving bezel for time setting, plaque inscribed No. 181 on the band, transparent case back revealing the mainspring with ridged crown for winding, 18k white gold UN deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
Diameter: 43 mm.

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Lot Essay

US$ 20,000-30,000
EUR 15,200-22,800

The Freak is one of Ulysse Nardin's signature timepieces and has become one of the key platforms for Ulysse Nardin to showcase new advancements in design and material technology. The celebrated 7-day Carousel Tourbillon manifests its function without the typical hands, dial or crown. The bridges and other metal parts of the movement are coated with a titanium-based alloy that has the height of one micron and the protective strength of 1,500 Vickers.

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