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Introducing the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000

A detailed look at the 150-piece Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000, including its 43 mm Carbonium case, orange Delugs strap, UN-230 specifications and buying guidance.

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The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 is a 150-piece anniversary edition built around a 43 mm forged Carbonium case, orange Super-LumiNova accents and Ulysse Nardin’s self-winding UN-230 flying-carousel movement. It commemorates Gumball 3000’s 25th anniversary and pairs the Freak X’s unconventional display with a vivid orange Delugs rubber strap.

What is the Freak X Gumball 3000?

Reference 2303-270LE-2A-GUM/3A is a limited collaboration between Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin and the Gumball 3000 rally. Ulysse Nardin describes the edition as limited to 150 watches, created for Gumball 3000’s 25th anniversary.

The collaboration is intended to combine Ulysse Nardin’s unconventional haute horlogerie identity with Gumball 3000’s high-energy rally culture. The result is a deliberately extroverted Freak X rather than a restrained dress watch.

Case, dial treatment and strap

43 mm forged Carbonium case

The case measures 43 mm and is made from forged Carbonium, a lightweight composite material used here for the Freak X’s technical, motorsport-oriented character.

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Orange Super-LumiNova details

Gumball orange Super-LumiNova is applied to the hour and minute indexes, giving the time display a strong color signature and low-light visibility.

Caseback and strap

The Gumball 3000 logo is etched into the display caseback. The watch is supplied on a vivid orange Delugs rubber strap, making the strap part of the collaboration’s visual identity rather than a neutral replacement.

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UN-230 movement specifications

Inside is Ulysse Nardin’s self-winding UN-230 manufacture calibre. Its flying carousel display carries the hours and minutes while the silicon escapement reflects the brand’s long-running focus on unconventional mechanical and silicon technology.

Specification UN-230 figure
Winding Self-winding
Functions Hours and minutes
Display architecture Flying carousel
Parts 214
Jewels 21
Movement diameter 34.50 mm
Frequency 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour)
Power reserve 72 hours
Escapement Silicon

These figures are manufacturer-published specifications for the UN-230. The stated 72-hour reserve means the watch can run for up to three days when fully wound, subject to normal mechanical-watch conditions.

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How many Freak X Gumball 3000 watches were made?

Ulysse Nardin states that production is limited to 150 pieces. That fixed edition size is the clearest distinction between this anniversary reference and standard Freak X models.

Price and availability

A current public price is not established here, and stock can change by region. The official Ulysse Nardin product page provides a purchase or deposit path, while authorized retailers such as Wempe list a matching Freak X Gumball 3000 model. Prospective buyers should confirm the current price, taxes, delivery terms, serial-number allocation and regional availability directly with Ulysse Nardin or an authorized retailer.

Because only 150 examples exist, availability is likely to be more constrained than for a regular-production Freak X. A retailer listing should be checked against the exact reference 2303-270LE-2A-GUM/3A before placing a deposit.

What makes this collaboration distinctive?

  • Anniversary scale: a 150-piece edition marking Gumball 3000’s 25th anniversary.
  • Technical case: a 43 mm forged Carbonium case rather than conventional steel or precious metal.
  • High-contrast color: Gumball orange lume and a matching orange Delugs rubber strap.
  • Unusual mechanics: the UN-230’s flying carousel display and silicon escapement.
  • Visible branding: a Gumball 3000 logo etched into the display caseback.

Buying checklist

  1. Confirm the reference is 2303-270LE-2A-GUM/3A, not another Freak X or a different Gumball collaboration.
  2. Verify that the seller is Ulysse Nardin or an authorized retailer.
  3. Ask for the live regional price, taxes, delivery date and deposit or cancellation terms.
  4. Check that the 43 mm Carbonium case, orange strap and Gumball 3000 caseback engraving match the anniversary edition.
  5. For a pre-owned example, request photographs of the movement, caseback engraving, strap and warranty documentation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the UN-230 power reserve?

The manufacturer states a 72-hour power reserve.

What size is the case?

The case is 43 mm in diameter.

What material is used for the case?

It uses forged Carbonium.

Is the watch limited?

Yes. Ulysse Nardin states that 150 pieces were made for Gumball 3000’s 25th anniversary.

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Does it use a conventional dial and hands?

No. The Freak X uses a flying-carousel display for the hours and minutes, powered by the self-winding UN-230 calibre.

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