# Highly Complicated Timepieces Ulysse Nardin's Tourbillon Free Wheel is a Creative Reinterpretation By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-free-wheel References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/watches/complicated-and-beautiful-the-ulysse-nardin-executive-tourbillon-free-wheel-watch.php) & [ulysse-nardin](https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/product/executive-skeleton-tourbillon-1713-139) Watchmaker Ulysse Nardin is no stranger to [highly complicated timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsuka-ltec-no9) and its new Executive Tourbillon Free Wheel showcases the maker's skill in this field beautifully. Available in rose and white gold, the design on the watch is a more creative interpretation of the brand's Executive Skeleton Tourbillon. This new interpretation features certain raised components that appear to be physically disconnected from each other and float on the dial. The Executive Tourbillon Free Wheel also features a [new in-house hand-wound movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-grande-tradition-calibre-985) with an impressive seven-day power reserve. The watch also features Ulysse Nardin’s iconic anchor escapement, made entirely from silicon. The watch measures 44mm in diameter and also features a [prominent, highly domed sapphire glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10) with a very slim case. Image Credit: Ulysse Nardin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Complex Timepiece Designs:** Ulysse Nardin's Tourbillon Free Wheel demonstrates the trend of creating highly complicated watch designs with visually disconnected components. - **Innovative Movements:** The new in-house hand-wound movement with a seven-day power reserve showcases the trend of incorporating impressive and efficient movements into timepieces. - **Silicon Escapements:** Ulysse Nardin's iconic anchor escapement made entirely from silicon highlights the trend of using innovative materials in watchmaking. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The highly complicated timepiece trend presents opportunities for luxury watch brands to tap into the demand for unique and visually striking designs. - **Mechanical Movements:** The trend of innovative watch movements opens up opportunities for manufacturers in the mechanical movement industry to collaborate with watchmakers for advanced timekeeping mechanisms. - **Advanced Materials:** The trend of incorporating innovative materials like silicon in watch escapements creates opportunities for manufacturers in the advanced materials industry to provide unique and high-performing components for timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shimmering Rotating Art Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freak-x-crystalium.md) - [Precision Time Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulysse-nardin-x-urwerk.md) - [Luxury Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-tourbillon.md) - [Colorful Intricate Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kross-studios.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Artistic Architectural Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-tambour-moon-flying-tourbillon.md) - [Luxe Joystick Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon.md) - [Dynamic Complication Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grande-double-sonnerie.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md)