Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 – Edition 2
Ulysse Nardin Releases Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2 with Carbonium Display
Ulysse Nardin first partnered with the Gumball 3000 rally in 2024 with the new Freak X Gumball 3000 limited edition watch, and has collaborated with the rally for every year since. In 2026, they announced their second special edition collaboration watch, the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2. If you're unfamiliar with the Gumball 3000 rally, it's essentially a mobile car show spanning 3000 kilometers, featuring numerous supercars and top-of-the-line vehicles driven by rally drivers, celebrities, and even royalty.luxury replica watches
The design concept of the Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2 is quite different from the original 2024 model. The original model featured a carbon fiber case and a monochrome black display, while the new model features a monochrome black case and a Carbonium display. Carbonium is Ulysse Nardin's name for a carbon fiber composite material made of carbon fiber and epoxy resin.
Now that we've discussed the Carbonium material, let's delve deeper into the display details of this watch. The Carbonium material, composed of black carbon elements and orange resin, forms the bottom layer of the display, serving as a rotating hour indicator. The Freak watch is a so-called carousel watch, meaning the movement is not fixed inside the case but indicates the time by its own rotation. Therefore, below the dial is the 12-hour scale, which acts as the movement's bridge; above it are the balance wheel and central gear, which rotate once per hour, serving as the minute indicator. Jacob & Co Astronomia Casino
The Freak X differs from the regular Freak in its case structure; the Freak X features a DLC-coated titanium case with a diameter of 43 mm. The standard Freak uses a bezel for time setting, while the Freak X employs a traditional crown, resulting in a cleaner case design and reducing the amount of mechanical components directly integrated into the case. This creates a more streamlined silhouette, with rounded case lines seamlessly connecting to the dynamic, angular lugs.
This timepiece is a perfect addition to the Gumball 3000 collaboration, boasting a stunning central dial and an elegant case. The dial's design is inspired by the classic sports cars, sports cars, and supercars involved in the race—this year's race extends from Miami to Mexico City, coinciding with the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Furthermore, the orange and black colors used on the dial are also the signature colors of the event.
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Model: Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Edition 2
Reference Number: 2303-270LE-2B-GUM/3A
Case: 43 mm diameter x 13.78 mm thickness, black DLC-coated titanium
Dial: Skeletonized orange carbon fiber hour markers, orange Super-LumiNova bezel, white Super-LumiNova hour markers and bridges
Water Resistance: 50 meters (5 bar)
Movement: Ulysse Nardin UN-230 movement, automatic winding, 206 parts, 21 jewels
Frequency: 21,600 volts/hour (3 Hz)
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes
Strap: Black skeletonized matte rubber-coated strap with orange inserts and orange stitching
