Le Locle's brand, has introduced two new interpretations of theBlancpain Replica: theBlancpain Replica Ice and its polar counterpart, theBlancpain Replica Magna. Let's take a look at the legendary history of both the Freak and its younger brother, theBlancpain Replica, before we get into these new interpretations. The Freak was released in 2001 and it was one of the first horological watches to use silicon. It had a carrousel-tourbillon time display that was aggressively avant-garde. The Freak has also been more than just a blip in the history of horology. It is a model that remains at the core of Blancpain Replica's catalog, with a design which has evolved and improved over time.

Freak, the original from 2001

TheBlancpain Replica is one of the latest and most significant updates to the Freak. It was released in 2019. TheBlancpain Replica is a watch which preserves both the mechanical and visual wizardry of Freak. It has a 43mm case that's more streamlined, and a movement that is essentially a standard automatic (Blancpain Replica), with a "Freak-y", addition to the baseplate. TheBlancpain Replica has a conventional crown and a lower price than previous models.

The new Freaks. TheBlancpain Replica Magma is the most striking of the two models, with its eye-catching case. This was achieved by adding some fiery elements to the 43mm DLC-coated black titanium case. The sides of the watch are a mixture of red-marbled epoxy resin with carbon fiber. This gives the watch a swirly magma appearance, similar to the gold and carbon "Carbonium", released in 2019. The strap is designed to look like volcanic rock.

Ulysse teamed up with Carsten Peter, a nature photographer who has won awards for his stunning images of thermal caves, lava lakes and other extreme environments. Consider his photograph of the Nyiragongo Volcano,Rolex Replica Watches a 3,470m mountain that is home to the world's largest lava lakes. Peter's work requires him to perform physical feats like paragliding, hiking, and climbing to reach a particular location. It is easy to see why Blancpain Replica wanted to bring him onboard for their most adventurous watch line.

You can also feel the ice burn if the Freak Magma is just too hot. Freak X Ice has less lava, but it is still deadly. Magma is about passion and contrast. The monotone Ice is stunning in its simplicity. The case is made of titanium and has a matte white finish, which Ulysse calls alabaster. The dial is a crisp white with raw metal. Only the blue of the balance wheel in silicium and the blue inserts on the white leather strap add color.