Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Limited Edition Watch – A Stylish Collaboration
The Gumball 3000 car rally is not your average automotive event. Since its inception in 1999, it has been synonymous with luxury, adventure, and extravagance, attracting automotive enthusiasts from around the world. This iconic road rally, featuring supercars and celebrities, takes participants on a 3,000-mile journey that pushes the boundaries of speed and excitement. To mark the 25th anniversary of this daring event, Ulysse Nardin has unveiled a limited edition watch that perfectly embodies the spirit of the Gumball – the Freak X.
The upcoming 2024 edition of the Gumball 3000 rally will traverse through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia, culminating in the Singapore F1 Grand Prix on September 22, 2024. Maximillian Cooper, the Founder of Gumball 3000, expressed his excitement about the collaboration with Ulysse Nardin, stating that celebrating 25 years of Gumball with a special timepiece like the Freak X was the perfect way to mark this milestone. Just like the Gumball rally itself, the Freak X watch defies conventions with its bold and unconventional design, catering to those who thrive on pushing boundaries.
For the exclusive Gumball edition, Ulysse Nardin selected the Freak X watch, known for being the most casual entry into the Freak universe. The watch’s 43mm case is crafted from black DLC titanium with side parts in black carbonium featuring a matte finish. The black case and movement are accentuated by vibrant orange Gumball touches, including iridescent orange Super-LumiNova indicators for the hours and minutes, as well as a striking Delugs orange rubber strap. The display caseback of the watch proudly displays the Gumball 3000 logo, emphasizing the collaboration between the rally and Ulysse Nardin.
Powered by the UN-230 caliber with automatic winding, the Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition features a rotating and recessed wheel to indicate the hours, while a one-hour carrousel showcases the minutes. The watch boasts an oversized, super-light balance wheel made of silicon with nickel flyweights and stabilizing micro-blades. Operating at a frequency of 3Hz, the watch offers a comfortable 72-hour power reserve. Unlike other Freak models, the Freak X includes a standard crown for added convenience.
Limited to just 150 pieces, the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition will initially be available to Gumball participants before opening up to wider inquiries. Participants have the option to customize the watch to match their Gumball driver’s team number, making it a personalized statement for those involved in the rally. While the price of the watch has not been confirmed yet, similar Freak X models retail between CHF 26,100 and CHF 38,200, depending on the versions and materials used.
For more information on the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition, visit the official Ulysse Nardin website at www.ulysse-nardin.com.
Technical Specifications – Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000
– **Case**: The watch features a 43mm diameter black DLC-titanium case with a satin finish and side parts in carbonium with a matte finish. The personalized side plate number is highlighted in orange, and the sapphire crystal caseback showcases the Gumball 3000 logo. The watch is water-resistant to 50m.
– **Dial**: The dial of the watch includes a black DLC hour disc with index markers in white Super-LumiNova, complemented by bridges in orange Super-LumiNova.
– **Movement**: The timepiece is powered by the in-house calibre UN-230, an automatic open flying carousel baguette movement. It features an exclusive central oversized oscillator, a 3 Hz silicium balance wheel, and offers a power reserve of 72 hours for hours and minutes indication.
– **Strap**: The watch comes with an orange rubber strap by “Delugs for Ulysse-Nardin” and a black DLC titanium folding buckle.
– **Reference**: The reference number for the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition is 2303-270LE-2A-GUM/3A.
– **Availability**: This limited edition timepiece is restricted to 150 pieces and offers customization options for Gumball 3000 drivers.
– **Price**: The price for the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition has not been confirmed at the time of publication.