FREAK X [GUMBALL 3000] - EDITION 2
A HIGH-PERFORMANCE EXPRESSION OF THE REVOLUTIONARY ICON
FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ULYSSE NARDIN AND GUMBALL 3000 CONTINUE THEIR COLLABORATION, BUILDING ON A SHARED MINDSET OF PERFORMANCE AND INDIVIDUALITY.
FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF THE FIRST EDITION, THE PARTNERSHIP IS EXTENDED WITH THE
FREAK X GUMBALL 3000 EDITION 2.
AN ULTRA-LIGHT CARBONIUM® HOUR DISC CRAFTED FROM AEROSPACE-GRADE CARBON FIBRES, INFUSED WITH ORANGE EPOXY RESIN, COMBINED WITH A BLACK DLC TITANIUM CASE.
EXCLUSIVE EDITION OF 150 PIECES.
MAVERICKS IN MOTION
Since 1999, Maximillion Cooper has led a convoy of mavericks on a 3,000-mile odyssey that goes far beyond speed or spectacle. Gumball 3000 is not about the destination. It is about the drive, the challenges faced along the way, and the stories created in motion. Over the years, the rally has drawn an eclectic mix of visionaries — artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, and cultural icons — united by a shared appetite for adventure, the freedom to think differently, and an unstoppable desire to push beyond boundaries.
More than an endurance drive, Gumball 3000 is a lifestyle where performance meets creativity, and precision meets spontaneity. That same forward-driven mindset finds expression in the Freak X Gumball 3000 – Edition 2, a timepiece defined by radical architecture, mechanical innovation, and uncompromising performance. On the road or on the wrist, it reflects a shared commitment to pushing boundaries and moving forward without pause.
Gumball 3000 Founder
MAXIMILLION COOPER
“I’m excited for Gumball 3000 and Ulysse Nardin to celebrate the third year of this partnership with a stunning new Freak Limited Edition watch.
This watch represents both brands daring creativity and bold lifestyles, making it a natural fit for the rally’s participants and luxury watch collectors all over the world.
Gumball 3000 and Ulysse Nardin are known for their unique approach to defying conventions and pushing boundaries, and this summer we will be celebrating this individuality and pioneering spirit together on the rally from Miami to Mexico City.”
THE FREAK [X GUMBALL 3000] - EDITION 2
The Freak X Gumball 3000 – Edition 2 expresses through the unmistakable DNA of the Gumball 3000 Rally, driven by movement, energy, and visual intensity. Its bold black and orange palette draws from Gumball 3000’s instantly recognisable codes, translating a culture of speed, individuality, and forward momentum into a distinctly high-tech horological expression.
At the heart of this aesthetic lies an hour disc in Carbonium®, an ultra-high-performance material emblematic of Ulysse Nardin’s long-standing expertise in advanced materials. Crafted from ultra-light carbon fibre upcycled from the aerospace industry, Carbonium® is inspired by patterns of Damascus steel. Produced by weaving carbon fibres with a vivid orange epoxy resin, it reveals a distinctive three-dimensional texture that ensures no two discs are ever identical. This singular material expression not only enhances the watch’s bold visual identity, but also reinforces its technical character, reflecting a modern, high-tech approach to contemporary mechanical watchmaking.
For the first time, the wheel is highlighted by an orange Super-LumiNova® ring, complemented by white Super-LumiNova® details across the indexes and bridges. This enhancement sharpens legibility while amplifying the watch’s graphic and technical presence. The black DLC titanium case, paired with an open worked black rubber strap with orange inserts and stitching, completes a composition that is both lightweight and uncompromisingly performance driven.