Switzerland-based Ulysse Nardin has consistently redefined the boundaries of watch design and technical innovation. From its roots as a leading manufacture of marine chronometers to pioneering the use of silicon (a metalloid) into watchmaking, the renowned watchmaker has made significant contributions to haute horlogerie history for over 175 years. Now, the brand is showcasing one of its most iconic timepieces—the Freak—in a cinematic light.
Ulysse Nardin celebrates the watch’s legacy with a new short film, “46.2194º N 7.3431º E.” The documentary brings viewers on an immersive journey through the ice fields of Svalbard, Norway and the brand’s high-tech R&D silicon lab in Switzerland to uncover the technical exceptionalism of the Freak. Through the team’s creative lens, the film encapsulates the intricate connection between nature and human engineering. Trailblazing storyteller Joel Hyppönen, who stars in the film, skillfully investigates this dynamic interplay by leveraging his expertise in film and expedition.
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