Urwerk UR-100 UR-100

Box : Yes Papers : Yes Age : 2020 Movement : automatic Case Size : 41mm Case : Titanium PVD Dial : Black Bracelet : Black Canvas LOT : 74512 Location : Hong Kong, Hong Kong Seller : Currency : HKD KEY FACTS  This Urwerk UR-100 GunMetal is offered by a private seller in Hong Kong A limited edition of 25 pieces crafted in PVD coated titanium Presented with a display box, outer box, warranty card, and travel pouch The vendor reports the watch to be in good working order ABOUT THIS WATCH  The Urwerk UR-100 GunMetal is a striking embodiment of the brand's commitment to avant-garde horology Founded in 1997 by watchmaker Felix Baumgartner and designer Martin Frei, Urwerk has long been known for its space-age aesthetic and innovative timekeeping mechanisms The UR-100, first unveiled in 2019, breaks down the brand’s signature design into a sleeker, more streamlined form while maintaining its futuristic ethos This limited-edition version, restricted to just 25 pieces, features a sandblasted GunMetal PVD case finish that adds a matte, utilitarian touch to the watch’s complex architecture The case, made of stainless steel and titanium, measures 41mm in diameter and 14mm in thickness, ensuring a comfortable yet bold presence on the wrist The UR-100’s standout feature is its unique satellite time display, which utilises a three-arm carousel system made from aluminium This system not only tells the time through wandering hours but also offers two astronomical complications: the distance the Earth rotates on its axis at the equator (555 km every 20 minutes) and the distance the Earth travels in its orbit around the Sun (35,740 km every 20 minutes) Powered by the Urwerk caliber 12.01 automatic movement, the UR-100 also boasts the brand’s innovative Windfäng system, a planetary flat turbine designed to prevent over-winding With only 150 watches produced annually by Urwerk, the UR-100 GunMetal stands as a rare and captivating masterpiece in contemporary independent watchmaking