Though watches have established themselves as an essential component of a luxury wardrobe for decades, it seems Freak Vision is a watch that has truly begun to push the limits of what humankind is capable of creating. In terms of ornamental decadence, functionality, and overall aesthetic appeal, “Freak Vision” has already begun to attract the attention of nautical fashion enthusiasts all around the world.
One of the reasons that Freak Vision has clearly been able to set itself apart from the competition is that, as all noteworthy pieces of art ought to do, it has forced us to reconsider the very definition of what we consider a watch to be. By traditional standards, a watch is composed of a 360-degree circle, divided into twelve 30 degree slices, with two distinct hands indicating the time of day. The design team responsible for Freak Vision, however, decided to take that original concept and expand it into something the world has never seen.
Consistently Striving for New Forms of Innovation
From the moment you lay eyes on Ulysse-Nardin’s Freak Vision, you realize that this truly is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Though this watch still does tell time—it is a timepiece after all—this barely scratches the surface of what it is fully capable of displaying. The most notable component of the watch is the “flying carrousel” that enables it to rotate upon its axis. The watch’s movement and form both draw inspiration directly from the ships that its owners are very likely to be sailing on.
The design allows for a brilliant appeal that is capable of dazzling onlookers without sacrificing any of its innate functionality. Many patents were involved in the ongoing development of this engineering masterpiece, from its solid nickel elements to its more complex works of motion. The grinder automatic winding system—which is an energy efficient mechanism that perfectly complements the natural movements of the human wrist—is yet another technical first that the world has never before witnessed.
Perhaps the most notable engineering milestone that can be found on this watch is the Anchor Escapement. The springs, the silicon, and the various other features that can be found here help create a state of stability without detracting from any of the watches perfect aesthetics. No matter which approach you use to analyze this masterpiece, there is no doubt that within moments of laying your eyes on this watch, you will be irreversibly mesmerized.
