Here is something from my favourite watchmakers. Out of BaselWorld 2007, the Ulysse Nardin Freak DIAMonSIL.

The unique feature of the Ulysse Nardin FREAK (launched 2001) was a silicium escapement. Ulysse Nardin then followed it up (in 2005) with the FREAK “DIAMOND HEART”, featuring an escapement made from diamonds.

The next step involved both diamond and silicium. Come 2007, and the Freak DIAMonSIL is here. The Freak DIAMonSIL in platinum is, according to Ulysse Nardin, “the first timepiece sporting a synthetic nanocrystal diamond escapement grown on a silicium raw part”.

DIAMonSIL is a new material, created by alloying silicium and diamond.

The Freak DIAMonSIL in platinum is available in Limited Edition. There are only 28 of them.

Movement: Caliber UN-200, 133/4”’; Dual Ulysse escapement in DIAMonSIL patent pending, 28 jewels, 28,800 V/h. Power reserve seven days.