Freak is Ulysse Nardin’s horological trump card
When it debuted in 2001, Freak was groundbreaking in that it famously pioneered the use of silicium in its movement components.
Silicium possesses important traits that improve timekeeping precision – it is hard yet highly flexible, and is resistant against shock, corrosion and magnetism. Today, the use of silicium in watchmaking has become the norm rather than the exception.
Freak also reimagined the escapement with two drive wheels that deliver energy directly to the balance wheel. Known as the Dual Direct Escapement, it is also frictionless (translation: no wear and tear) – combined with the direct energy transfer, this escapement significantly improves efficiency.
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