Ulysse Nardin is back with The Blast. The model, first introduced in 2020, is reserved for limited editions featuring some of the watchmaker’s avant-garde designs. The latest ultra-modern versions, The Blast Free Wheel Maillechort, is yet another edgy take on the concept of displaying watch works on the dial side. Conventionally, dial-side movements are simply reversed, with the gear train and bridges exposed and decorated, often resulting in a jumble of gears and wheels that make indexes difficult to read. The Blast Free Wheel is a much cleaner design, with each exposed component isolated and seemingly floating over the dial. In this case, they are made of textured maillechort (also known as German Silver) for an extra cool effect. The trick to this design is that Ulysse Nardin made everything fly. The flying tourbillon is visible at 6 o’clock, while at 12 o’clock there is a floating double barrel (only..
