URWERK unveils its latest masterpiece, the UR-100V Magic T “Hunter Green” edition, a compelling ode to innovative horology. Embodying a unique interplay of technical ingenuity and refined aesthetics, this timepiece bridges the gap between art and precision. The new “Hunter Green” shade, a muted yet intriguing ash green, exudes sophistication, evolving under light to reveal an enigmatic metallic brilliance. The watch’s ethos celebrates freedom of design, pushing boundaries in both form and function, echoing URWERK’s avant-garde philosophy.
The dial of the UR-100V “Hunter Green” is an arena where mechanical complexity and minimalist design coalesce. With no traditional hands, the time is instead displayed via satellite-type wandering hours that glide across a graduated arc to indicate the minutes. These rotating satellites, inspired by 17th-century horological mechanisms, are a tribute to history yet boldly futuristic in execution. Layers of depth are achieved with beryllium-bronze Geneva crosses and an aluminium carousel, all finished with meticulous techniques such as circular graining and sand-blasting. Super-LumiNova® ensures legibility while enhancing the drama of the design.
At the heart of this exceptional watch lies the self-winding UR 12.02 calibre, powered by URWERK’s patented Windfänger airscrew. With a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and a power reserve of 48 hours, the movement is as reliable as it is revolutionary. Beyond traditional timekeeping, the UR-100V integrates two distinctive counters: one measuring the Earth’s rotation (555 kilometres in 20 minutes) and the other its orbital journey around the Sun (35,740 kilometres in 20 minutes). This unique feature transforms the watch into an astronomical timepiece, connecting the wearer to the vastness of space and time.
The case is crafted from sand-blasted and shot-blasted titanium, striking a balance between durability and lightness. Its dimensions—41 mm wide, 49.7 mm long, and 14 mm thick—offer a bold wrist presence without compromising wearability. Sapphire crystal ensures resilience, while water resistance up to 30 meters lends practicality to this otherwise complex creation. The titanium bracelet, featuring 32 meticulously finished links, harmonizes with the case, reinforcing the overall aesthetic coherence.
In the UR-100V “Hunter Green,” URWERK once again challenges traditional watchmaking conventions. With its unique perspective on time and space, the watch embodies the brand’s relentless pursuit of innovation and artistic expression. This limited-edition timepiece, priced at CHF 58,000, stands as both a horological marvel and a testament to URWERK‘s commitment to crafting masterpieces that transcend time.
URWERK UR-100V Magic T “Hunter Green” Technical Specifications
CHF 58,000.- (Swiss francs, excl. tax)
- Caliber Self-winding UR 12.02 movement governed by a Windfänger airscrew
- Jewels: 40
- Frequency: 28 800 v/h – 4 Hz
- Power reserve: 48 hours
- Materials: Satellite hours on beryllium-bronze Geneva crosses; aluminium carousel; carousel and triple baseplates in ARCAP alloy
- Finishing: Circular graining, sand-blasting, shot-blasting, circular sat-in finishing
- Chamfered screw heads
- Hours and minutes painted in Super-LumiNova®
- Indications: Satellite hours; minutes; rotational distance at the Equator in 20 minutes; orbital distance in 20 minutes
Case
- Material: Sand-blasted, shot-blasted titanium.
- Dimensions: Width: 41 mm, length: 49.70 mm, thickness: 14 mm
- Glass: Sapphire crystal
- Water resistance: Pressure-tested at 3 ATM (30 m)
Bracelet
- Titanium with 32 sand-blasted and shot-blasted links
About URWERK
“We don’t try to bring out new versions of existing grandes complications,” explains watchmaker Felix Baumgartner, co-founder of URWERK. “Our watches are unique because they are all designed as original work. Our main aim is to go beyond the traditional horizons of watchmaking.”
The original styling of each URWERK model is signed by chief designer Martin Frei, the company’s other co-founder. “I come from a background where creativeness has no limits. I am in no way prisoner of the traditional constraints of watchmaking, and I can therefore be freely inspired by my cultural heritage.”
Although URWERK is a young company established in 1997, it is recognised as a pioneer among independent watchmakers. Producing just 150 watches a year, the company sees itself as a craftsman’s studio where traditional expertise coexists with avant-garde styling. The company manufactures modern and complex watches that are unprecedented and in keeping with the most demanding criteria of fine watchmaking: independent design and research, advanced materials and handcrafted finishes.
The name URWERK comes from the ancient city of Ur of the Chaldees in Mesopotamia, founded nearly 6,000 years ago where the Sumerian inhabitants first established units of time based on the shadows cast by its monuments. Ur in the German language also means primeval or original and Werk means an achievement or a mechanism. Thus, URWERK can be translated as an original movement — a tribute to generations of watchmakers whose work has resulted in what we know today as Haute Horlogerie, or superlative watchmaking.