Hot Take: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Seddiqi

June 30, 2022

The Ulysse Nardin Freak, with its open-worked dial and flying carousel movement, is one of the watch world s most recognizable timepieces. It has also become a popular platform for collaborations. The latest of these is the new Freak X Enamel Seddiqi featuring a titanium case and guilloche dial.Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the leading luxury watch retailer in the Middle East, has partnered with Ulysse Nardin to create an attractive limited edition. The Freak X Enamel Seddiqi blends modern looks with traditional dial-finishing techniques. The color is also a refreshing twist for the Freak X.The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel SeddiqiUlysse Nardin has chosen grey titanium for this new edition. We presume this is standard titanium, but it takes on a darker tone on account of the brushed and media-blasted surfaces. The case dimensions are 43mm by 50mm. Also, Ulysse Nardin states that the watch has a perceived thickness of 10mm, but the total is 13.78mm with the domed sapphire crystal. The watch comes with a patterned black rubber strap and folding titanium buckle. Optional rubber straps from Delugs are also available.A guilloche dial in Yas Blue enamelInstead of a modern surface, the Freak X Enamel Seddiqi has a classic guilloche dial (which is, in fact, the hour disc) with white Super-LumiNova details on the indexes and hands. Seddiqi chose a Yas Blue enamel inspired by the setting sun over the Gulf of Arabia to color the backdrop. It comes off as blue-green and adds a different look to the normally steampunk-esque design. Ulysse Nardin has offered other guilloche versions, but this is the best-looking hue on a Freak I ve seen!The familiar UN-230 movementUlysse Nardin s in-house automatic UN-230 caliber powers the Freak X Enamel Seddiqi. This modern movement provides 72 hours of power reserve, uses a silicon balance wheel, and comprises 206 components. It has a frequency of 21,600vph and is viewable through the front and back of the case.AvailabilityThe Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Seddiqi is a limited edition of 30 pieces. It is priced at AED 154,000?or CHF 38,500. As mentioned, I think this is one of the most attractive Freak models due to the color combination of titanium and Yas Blue. For more information, visit the official Ulysse Nardin website.This is a partnership post.?Read about our transparency here.Watch specifications Brand Ulysse Nardin Model Freak X Enamel SeddiqiReference 2303-270LE-3AE-SED/3ADial Yas Blue enamel on a guilloche hour disc, indices in white Super-LumiNova, tips of hands in white Super-LumiNovaCase Material TitaniumCase Dimensions 43mm (diameter) 50mm (lug-to-lug) 13.78mm (thickness)Crystal SapphireCase Back Titanium and sapphire crystal, fixed with six screws Movement Ulysse Nardin UN-230: self-winding flying carousel movement rotating on its axis, 21,600vph (3Hz) frequency, 72-hour power reserve, 21 jewels, silicon balance wheel, oversize oscillator and escapement, 206 componentsWater Resistance 5 ATM (50 meters)Strap Black rubber textured strap with titanium folding claspFunctions Time only (hours and minutes)Price AED 154,000 / CHF 38,500Warranty Five yearsSpecial Note(s) Limited edition of 30 pieces