Rolf Schnyder, the owner of Ulysse Nardin, turned 75 this year, and to commemorate his many achievements, the brand is introducing a new limited edition Freak Diavolo. Limited to 75 pieces worldwide, Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo “Rolf 75″ boasts of a platinum case which is embellished with “Rolf 75” signature.Schnyder said: “To celebrate my 75th birthday, I’ve chosen the Freak because it was an historic breakthrough for Ulysse Nardin and for the watch industry in general, and it is by far our most important piece.” Technical data after the jump.

Technical data

Power Reserve: more than 8 days, slip-spring
Frequency: 4Hz (28’800 A/h)
Moment of inertia: 8 mg*cm2, adjusting over 4 screws
Hairspring: Silicium, exclusive Ulysse Nardin design
Escapement: right-angle lever, silicium, non lubricated
Tourbillon: 1 revolution in 1 minute
Orbite: 1 revolution in one hour

Winding:
Manual winding over the bezel on the back of the case
1 full rotation is equivalent to 12 hours of power reserve

Time setting: forward and backward over the bezel
Case: platinum, water-resistant

Ulysse Nardin Via : Timezone