Ulysse Nardin Freak Reference 016-88

Technical characteristics

Type

Automatic wristwatch

Maker

Ulysse Nardin

Jewels

32

Movement

Caliber UN 01

Reference

016-88

Case Diameter

43 mm

Case Material

18K pink gold

Serial Number

285

Place recorded

Switzerland

Maker / attribution

Ulysse Nardin

Design

Case and Dial

The timepiece features a three-body 18K pink gold case measuring 43 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness. The exterior construction incorporates stepped curled lugs and an applied brushed plaque on the case band which is engraved with the individual unit number 285. Sapphire crystals are utilized on both sides of the watch. The bezel is a ridged, bi-directional rotating component utilized for the adjustment of time. The dial is finished in a matte navy blue color, featuring applied white gold radial Arabic numerals. Hour and minute indication is achieved through brushed and polished white gold pointers attached to the rotating movement assembly.

Visible features

• Matte navy blue dial with radial Arabic numerals • Ridged rotating bezel used for setting the time • Copper-colored movement bridges visible through the dial • Three-body case construction with stepped curled lugs

Movement and Escapement

The watch is powered by the Caliber UN 01, a mechanism distinguished by its revolving movement structure. The bridges, finished in a brushed copper color with blued steel screws, rotate from the center axis, which is pivoted in the sapphire crystal. The lower bridge displays the hour, while the upper bridge carries the linear wheel train and the escapement assembly, completing a full revolution every hour to indicate minutes. The escapement is Ludwig Oechslin’s dual direct design, utilizing two crystal silicon impulse wheels. The balance assembly features a monometallic balance wheel, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a shock absorber system. The mainspring is positioned underneath the movement, spanning the total diameter of the case to provide a seven-day power reserve.

Provenance and Accessories

The watch is listed with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp produced by Ulysse Nardin. The provenance includes the original manufacturer's documentation and storage materials. Included in the lot are the original box, the instruction booklet, the official certificate, and the product hang tag. The auction house reports a condition grade of AAA, with individual ratings provided for the case, movement, and dial.

Identification

Reference

016-88

Serial number

285

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.