Super Freak 2026 novelty
In 2026, Ulysse Nardin celebrates 180 years of legacy and 25 years of the Freak, the icon that redefined modern watchmaking, with the Super Freak: the result of 180 years of legacy and 25 years of R&D.
At the heart of the Super Freak beats an entirely new in-house caliber, the UN-252 — a mechanical powerhouse composed of no fewer than 511 components. Four years of intensive development were required to bring this technical tour de force to life. Conceived as the ultimate concentration of the best of Freak, it brings together the collection’s most emblematic mechanisms and patented inventions, while introducing an unprecedented level of complexity, notably through the integration of a double tourbillon and a seconds display, made possible thanks to the new patented gimbal system.
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Founded in 1846, Ulysse Nardin is a Swiss, independent maison of artisans who create wild horological objects that stand the test of time.
FREAK [X GUMBALL 3000]
In 2026, Gumball 3000 returns to North America with a bold route from Miami to Mexico City, the ‘Road to the World Cup’, crossing borders, landscapes, and cultures over seven days and 3,000 miles. The rally brings together 100 carefully selected cars, supported by tourism boards, host cities, and global partners to create a rolling, large-scale festival of music, car culture, and live events.
Exclusive to 150 pieces worldwide. At the heart of this aesthetic lies an hour disc in Carbonium®, an ultra-high-performance material emblematic of Ulysse Nardin’s long-standing expertise in advanced materials. Crafted from ultra-light carbon fibre upcycled from the aerospace industry, Carbonium® is inspired by patterns of Damascus steel.
ULYSSE NARDIN DIVER [AIR] 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Limited to 30 pieces, this special edition celebrates 75 years of Ahmed Seddiqi with a reimagined take on Ulysse Nardin’s Diver [AIR]. Crafted from recycled titanium and upcycled carbon fibre, it embodies innovation and sustainability while celebrating the strong relationship between both brands.
WORLD’S LIGHTEST MECHANICAL DIVE WATCH
For perspective, the Ulysse Nardin Diver 44mm released in 2019 weighs 120.5g, as would be expected for a sturdy, robust dive watch. The Diver X Skeleton from 2021 cuts an impressive 15g off that mass for a total weight of 105.8g, which, considering how much empty space there is inside that skeletonised calibre, demonstrates how much of a challenge cutting back on weight really is.
And yet the Diver [AIR] manages to lose an incredible 68.6g from the Diver 44mm and comes in at less than half of the Diver X Skeleton, which seems, frankly, unrealistic.
Engineered within an ecosystem of startups using titanium, silicon, Carbon-foil and Nylo®-Foil in a skeletonized design, the Diver [AIR] weighs just 52g, including the strap, and under 46g without it, is water resistant to 200 metres and can withstand the impact of 5,000 G-forces.
HYBRIDISATION OF A SKELETON AND A SPORT WATCH
In 2021, the brand introduced the Diver X Skeleton, a timepiece that revolutionized the industry by combining skeletonization with a dive watch.That was a breakthrough, but this is Ulysse Nardin, and so laurels are definitely not for resting on. To truly make this the ultimate high horology sport watch, it could be even better. Stronger, sleeker—but most importantly, lighter. Introducing the new Diver [AIR], a skeletonized high horology sport watch designed for the extremes, that is going to have its weight cut in half.
THE FREAK - AN UNLIKELY ICONOCLAST
The Freak, an act of modern horological art and cutting-edge mechanical expertise epitomizing our long-established watchmaking savoir-faire. With its disruptive design and revolutionary technical components, the Freak has smashed every convention known to watchmaking.
DIVER [X SKELETON OPS] & DIVER [NET OPS]
Ulysse Nardin has just released two new watches: the Diver Net OPS and the Diver Skeleton OPS. These watches combine an adventure style with cutting-edge watchmaking technology, and a commitment to sustainability.
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