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Ulysse Nardin’s Ancient Mineral Watch
Ulysse Nardin’s $190,700 Freak watch uses prehistoric howlite mineral dials.
In brief
Ulysse Nardin’s $190,700 Freak watch uses prehistoric howlite mineral dials. Ulysse Nardin released a $190,700 ultra-limited Freak watch with a dial made from howlite, a mineral discovered in 1868. Originally reported by Maxim.
Ulysse Nardin’s New Freak Watch
Ulysse Nardin released a $190,700 ultra-limited Freak watch with a mineral dial.
Ancient Howlite Mineral Dial
The watch uses howlite, a mineral discovered in Nova Scotia in 1868.
Howlite Dial Craft
Howlite is soft and delicate, requiring wire-thin discs before polishing and varnishing.
Freak Watch Movement
The watch features a 373-component UN-251 movement with a 72-hour power reserve.
Ultra-Limited Run
Only 15 pieces are available in North America, each exclusive to the region.
What’s Next
Ulysse Nardin may feature an undiscovered mineral in future Freak watches.
What matters most
Ulysse Nardin released a $190,700 ultra-limited Freak watch with a dial made from howlite, a mineral discovered in 1868.
