Have you noticed that the luxury watch market has been booming in recent days? In particular, the Freak X watch launched by Ulysse Nardin uses rare ruthenium crystal as the dial, which is really eye-catching! In addition to its luxurious appearance, what are the unknown stories behind this watch? Come and learn more with me!
Ulysse Nardin Freak X watch
The luxury watch market has always had a threshold. Although we can always see some low-priced watches that imitate luxury goods online, real brand-name watches, even at discounts, are not affordable to ordinary consumers. Especially for top luxury brands like Ulysse Nardin, the entry threshold is often hundreds of thousands or even millions, but this does not prevent consumers from having a strong interest in them. Every time a new product is released, it always arouses heated discussions.
In mid-October, Ulysse Nardin officially launched a new version of the Freak X watch. This time we saw a special ruthenium crystal dial watch limited to 50 pieces. Ruthenium crystal is one of only four metallic elements in the world. Its chemical properties are very active and it is difficult to exist stably at normal temperatures and pressures. Through special high-temperature and high-pressure experiments, scientists synthesized ruthenium crystals in the laboratory for the first time, and they could only exist in bulk form.
Although there are many examples of using special materials to make disks in the watch industry, most of them use non-precious metals, such as ceramics, carbon fiber, etc. As a precious metal, ruthenium crystals can also be found in nature, but the quantity is extremely rare, and most of them have been combined with other elements, making it difficult to extract them alone. As a luxury product, although the entry threshold for special dial watches is high, its unique design and craftsmanship still arouse widespread interest and discussion.
The use of different materials and craftsmanship makes the watch not only practical, but also a representative of art. People are willing to pay for art, even if its use value is zero, because art can bring people the pleasure of appreciation, and the process is meaningful.
Mason porcelain limited edition watch
Glashütte Original collaborates with the Meissen Porcelain Art Workshop to launch the Meissen Porcelain Limited Edition watch precisely because the art of watchmaking celebrates its 180th anniversary. This watch is also limited to 8 pieces. This number is not surprising in luxury goods, but for a work that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, the limited edition of 8 pieces is too few.
Meissen porcelain is the earliest porcelain invented in the world. Its birth is not only a breakthrough in technology, but more importantly, it has a huge impact on culture. Only then did Western society truly begin to appreciate Eastern ceramic art and gradually formed its own porcelain art, which was confirmed in subsequent historical developments.
Glashütte Original has relied on its profound watchmaking technology to reach today step by step, occupying a place in the world’s watch industry. This cooperation with the Meissen Porcelain Art Workshop is not only to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the art of watchmaking, but also to combine the two traditional crafts in this way to create new sparks.
The Mason porcelain dial is calcined at high temperatures and hand-painted, perfectly combining classic craftsmanship with modern design. The watch is equipped with the Caliber 36 movement originally developed by Glashütte. This movement not only has excellent travel time performance, but also has innovative designs on the balance wheel, hairspring and other components, which further improves the ability to resist shock and interference.
In a sense, the Mason Porcelain Limited Edition watch is a work of art. Each one contains rich artistic value and cultural connotation, and is worthy of our in-depth appreciation.
Roger Dubuis twelfth generation Knights of the Round Table
When it comes to Roger Dubuis, the picture that comes to our minds must be strange and colorful watch works. This top Swiss luxury brand has never been known for being low-key. On the contrary, it has always announced the existence of luxury watches in its own way.
Recently, Roger Dubuis has brought a new blockbuster product – the twelfth generation Knights of the Round Table watch, which is inspired by the legend of the Knights of the Round Table. This legend may be familiar to everyone. It tells the story of King Arthur and his knights working together to defend the kingdom and pursue justice. In many people’s minds, these Knights of the Round Table are synonymous with bravery, wisdom and bravery, and this watch conveys this spirit.
Different from the Freak What attracts us the most is naturally the price of this watch, which is RMB 3 million.
This price is indeed an astronomical figure for ordinary people, but it is nothing to those who like luxury goods. Especially those collectors who would rather spend a lot of money to buy such a limited edition work than miss this opportunity that may never come again.
In a sense, special dial watches are more like a reflection of luxury consumer psychology. Those who love collecting are willing to pay for them. Even if they are expensive, they are willing to spend time and energy to find them, because behind each special dial watch there is rich artistic value and cultural connotation. These things can only be appreciated in the process of appreciation and ownership.
Conclusion
These limited edition luxury watches are not only recorders of time, but also the crystallization of art and craftsmanship. Whether it is Ulysse Nardin’s Freak What do you think is the value of these luxury goods? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and support!