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Ulysse Nardin Freak

ULYSSE NARDIN Freak Carrousel Tourbillon Wrist Watch Factory Warranty 6/2026
ULYSSE NARDIN Freak Carrousel Tourbillon Wrist Watch Factory Warranty 6/2026

ULYSSE NARDIN Freak Carrousel Tourbillon Wrist Watch Factory Warranty 6/2026

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Switzerland, CH

Unique chance to own a truyl rare Ulysse Nardin Pink Gold Freak Tourbillon watch in as-new condition and under full factory warranty!

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-Freak Titanium Wristwatch
Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-Freak Titanium Wristwatch

Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-Freak Titanium Wristwatch

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Developed over three years, the UR-Freak is powered by the automatic Calibre UN-241, created jointly by Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

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Ulysse Nardin White Gold Freak Karrusel Wristwatch circa 2010
Ulysse Nardin White Gold Freak Karrusel Wristwatch circa 2010

Ulysse Nardin White Gold Freak Karrusel Wristwatch circa 2010

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Paris, FR

Ulysse Nardin 18k white gold manual-wind Freak karrusel wristwatch with blue dial.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Freak 020-81, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Ulysse Nardin Freak 020-81, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Ulysse Nardin Freak 020-81, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Miami, FL

Ulysse Nardin Freak Reference #: 020-81. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch White Gold Blue 45 MM.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Watch 2080-115
Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Watch 2080-115

Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Watch 2080-115

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Southampton, PA

This is the Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo watch, reference number 2080-115.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Ulysse Nardin Freak 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch 016-88
Ulysse Nardin Freak 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch 016-88

Ulysse Nardin Freak 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch 016-88

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Dallas, TX

Ulysse Nardin Freak 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 016-88 - Manual wind movement with 7 Day Power Reserve. 18K Yellow gold ( 42.5 mm ) The watch is wound by the bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Platinum Limited Edition Tourbillon 2089-115
Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Platinum Limited Edition Tourbillon 2089-115

Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Platinum Limited Edition Tourbillon 2089-115

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare and exceptional Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Limited Edition in platinum, reference 2089-115, one of only 10 examples produced, featuring a unique "Kazakhstan" engraving betwee...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Ulysse Nardin Freak Carrousel Tourbillon Artemis - 2103-138 Limited Edition
Ulysse Nardin Freak Carrousel Tourbillon Artemis - 2103-138 Limited Edition

Ulysse Nardin Freak Carrousel Tourbillon Artemis - 2103-138 Limited Edition

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Carmel, IN

This Ulysse Nardin Freaklab design features a carrousel tourbillon floating on the dial which makes for an extraordinary timepiece to lay eyes upon daily! The movement hosts an 8 da...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Ulysse Nardin 020-88 “Freak II” No. 242 Wristwatch
Ulysse Nardin 020-88 “Freak II” No. 242 Wristwatch

Ulysse Nardin 020-88 “Freak II” No. 242 Wristwatch

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Ulysse Nardin MPN: 020-88 Model: Freak II (No. 242) Case Material: 18k white gold Case Diameter: 45mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: Bidirectional 18k wh...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Ulysse Nardin Freak 020-81 18k White Gold Blue Phantom Manual Watch
Ulysse Nardin Freak 020-81 18k White Gold Blue Phantom Manual Watch

Ulysse Nardin Freak 020-81 18k White Gold Blue Phantom Manual Watch

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Surfside, FL

Like New! Ulysse Nardin Freak Blue Phantom in 18k white gold on a dark blue alligator strap.

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Ochs und Junior Titanium Annual Calendar Automatic Wristwatch
Ochs und Junior Titanium Annual Calendar Automatic Wristwatch

Ochs und Junior Titanium Annual Calendar Automatic Wristwatch

Located in New York, NY

Ochs Und Junior was founded in 2006 by Ludwig Oechslin, the man behind some of the most unique manufactured watches, including the Ulysse Nardin Freak model. Oechslin created the bra...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

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Questions About Ulysse Nardin

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Ulysse Nardin is a good watch brand. Though it’s not quite as popular as its luxury competitors such as Rolex and Cartier, it’s an extremely high quality watch with an unparalleled water resistance.