Urwerk UR-100 Keyboard
For those who remember Urwerk's large, eye-catching watches like the UR-105 T-Rex, the new UR 100 is an eye-opener because it's so wearable. I met Felix Baumgartner at the Geneva Watch Days (30 August to 3 September 2021) and he was rather surprised to say: "This is our first watch", reflecting its modest size (41mm wide , 49.7mm long, 14mm thick). replica urwerk ur 105
Urwerk UR-100, History and Science
In addition to Urwerk's signature walking hours display, Felix Baumgartner (watchmaker) and Martin Frei (designer) added two apertures to the side of the watch, enabling hands that are not engaged in marking the minutes to provide an alternative indication: the walking The Earth orbiting the sun travels at nearly 30 kilometers per second. The two apertures correspond to 20 minutes, 35,742 kilometers. Another poetic reference to the astronomical dimension of time, perfectly aligned with Felix and Martin's fascination with the roaming hour complication, "reminiscent of a moon or planet moving across the sky".
Electrum, a historic alloy
The historical reference for the Urwerk UR 100 is Electrum best replica watches uk, the material from which the case is made, a naturally occurring silver and gold alloy with a distinct color that resembles a greenish light gold metal. It was loved by the civilizations of ancient Greeks, ancient Egyptians and Amerindians, and was used for coinage due to its greater hardness relative to gold, and was gradually phased out in favor of sterling silver and gold coins.
The watch is powered by the UR 12.01 self-winding movement, 39 jewels, 4 Hz, 48-hour power reserve, with the iconic planetary turbine rotor. The cost of UR 100 is approximately CHF 60,000 plus tax.
Watchmakers, not merchants
In our interview, we certainly discussed Covid and its impact on the watch industry. "For us at Urwerk, the first six months were a shock, but it quickly returned to normal". The norm at Urwerk means they consistently produce around 100 watches a year. “We’re not businessmen with growth ambitions,” Felix said. “We’re watchmakers. We chose to stay the same size, with 15 people in Geneva and Zurich.”
Part of the reason for this dual location is that Felix grew up in Schaffhausen, a small town close to the German border. "My Swiss-German friends don't want to move to Geneva," Felix says, "but there are no logistical problems. After all, Switzerland really works like a big city, as they say". replica swiss watches
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