Historical pieces

ONLYWATCH

« If our contribution can support scientific and medical research, there is no hesitation! »

Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei

About

ONLY WATCH

Doctors and researchers, whose sterling work has helped to improve the lives of so many sufferers, have shown an extraordinary determination in their medical quest. At URWERK, while our forte is just balance wheels and pinions, we share that very same drive and a desire to instil that little extra something in our creations, investing all our passion and savoir-faire. That is why, since 2011, URWERK supports Only Watch, the charity auction to benefit research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Insights

The UR-103 Phoenix is the first URWERK participation at Only Watch. Made of white gold and hand-decorated by master engraver maker Jean-Vincent Huguenin.

The piece sports the most quintessential symbol of resistance and resilience: A phoenix rising from the flames.

The rotating satellite complication is the heart and soul of the UR-103 series of watches. It is made of aluminium and high-tech grade 2 titanium.

The UR-106 is a unique piece at the origine of the UR-106 collection. Also URWERK’s first women timepiece, , the UR-106 sports the hours stallite complication revisited.

The 3 satellites indicate the hours.

The moon phase is made of Lapis Lazuli.

Bringing together two visions, two cultures and two generations in a single creation is the purpose of the collaboration: Arpal One.

The case is designed by Laurent Ferrier, with curves, elongated lines, and aerodynamical shapes. It is made of Arpal+, specifically developed for this unique watch.

The piece is based on the satellite complication used in the UR-105 done, on this occasion in a more subtle monochromatic scheme.

The Moon Satellite is URWERK’s third collaboration for Onlywatch. The piece is signed with De Bethune.

Made of polished-grade-5 Titanium, the case is adorned by the recognizable De Bethune lungs.

URWERK continues with its emblematic UR-105’s satellite complication in ARCAAP and Aluminium, adorned by the De Bethune moon-phase.

It is an iconic model, jealously safeguarded until 2021 at the heart of the watch Maison, since it marks the beginning of the URWERK adventure in the 1990s. This one-of-a-kind model is in asphalt coloured anodised aluminium.

Framed by precious platinum, the caseback features an interpretation of the Gaïa prize, a dazzling flight of fancy symbolising URWERK’s unswerving resolve to reach for the stars.

Specifications

2011

Movement

3 Hz, 36 Hours Power reserve

Indications

Wandering hours indication; 15 min and 60 sec dials for time setting

Controls

Two position winding crown ; Fine tuning screw

Case

White gold and Titanium
2015

Movement

4 Hz, 48 Hours Power reserve

Indications

Satellite hours and minutes; Moonphase in Lapis Lazuli

Controls

Two position winding crown

Case

Steel bezel and Titanium case and crown
2017

Movement

4 Hz, 48 Hours power reserve

Indications

Wandering hours and minutes ; Hand painted numerals in SuperLuminova

Controls

Two position winding crown

Case

Arpal+
2019

Movement

4 Hz, 4 days Power reserve

Indications

Wandering hours and minutes ; Spherical moon phase, and power reserve

Controls

Three position winding crown

Case

Polished grade 5 Titanium
2021

Movement

4 Hz ; 28´800 vph

Indications

Hours and Minutes

Controls

Screwed winding crown

Case

Anodized Aluminum ; Satin - brushed platinum

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