At the 2001 Baselworld show, Ulysse Nardin unveiled the Freak — a watch that ditched the winding crown, hands, and conventional dial. Now, 25 years later, the brand has introduced the Super Freak to celebrate that milestone. Billed as the most complicated time-only watch ever made, it carries 35 patents and features a minute bridge alone comprising 327 of its 511 components.

The movement's 3.5-gramme minute bridge houses two contra-rotating flying tourbillons inclined at 10 degrees each. A 5mm differential averaging their rates — composed of 69 parts — prevents drift. Energy flows through an 11-part gimbal system inspired by 19th-century ship chronometers, then to a cylindrical seconds indicator. Silicon components, including diamond-coated escapements, keep friction low across 10 separate parts.

Only 50 examples will be produced, each priced at $409,200. Despite being largely titanium, 70% of components receive hand finishing before assembly into a 44mm white gold case. This collector's piece ties the brand's 19th-century chronometer heritage to modern micro-engineering.