A NUANCED SHADE OF GREY
The brand unveils a new limited edition of 25 timepieces of its latest model. Its particularity: a perfectly integrated wristband, crafted in the same material as the case.
After the Electrum, introducing the Full Titanium Jacket! With this incarnation of the UR-100V, Urwerk decided to focus on the overall aesthetics of the watch. Unlike the previous models, this version is equipped with a titanium wristband for the first time. Made up of 32 links, this bracelet was conceived to fit the octagonal case with its unique shape, in order to guarantee the most comfortable wearing experience.
The UR 12.02 caliber is also finished in an elegant gray hue. It drives the imposing carousel of satellite hours and the retrograde hand that points to the graduated minute track. This self-winding movement provides the timepiece with a 48-hour power reserve. The sapphire backing of the case affords a view of the mechanical workings including the bi-directional oscillating weight and the regulation system using a profiled Windfänger helix.
Ever present on both sides of the UR-100V Full Titanium Jacket’s dial, inscriptions recall two notable lengths traveled in the same time interval, 20 minutes. The number 555.55 km and the abbreviation “rotat” indicate the journey made by a person located on the equator. Conversely, the references 35,742 km and “revol” provide information regarding the rotation of the Earth around the Sun. These indications are inspired by a clock manufactured by Sandoz for the World Fair of 1893. This specific clock had the particularity of displaying the distance traveled by our planet instead of the hours of the day.
Price: CHF 55,000
By Dan Diaconu