What is the Freak watch?

The Freak watch is a timepiece produced by luxury maker Ulysse Nardin. It gets its name from its unique design. The Freak has no crown, no hands and no dial. Instead of using these components, it tracks the time with the rotations of its movement. When Ulysse Nardin unveiled it in 2001, the Freak was the first timepiece to feature silicon escapement wheels. This breakthrough has gone on to inspire the designs of other luxury watches. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Ulysse Nardin watches.