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Introducing the URWERK UR-105 The Hour Glass
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Introducing the URWERK UR-105 The Hour Glass
In the early 2000s, group managing director of The Hour Glass Michael Tay encountered two creative talents of the industry, Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner, who had just set up URWERK. The avant-garde designer and watchmaker duo had devised a new way of displaying the traditional sector time or “wandering hours” indicator, with a three-dimensional satellite display and arced minutes counter. The result was a hypnotic display of time that both honored a classic watchmaking design and interpreted it for a 21st century audience. URWERK has been challenging notions of watchmaking since its inception, and they have been part of The Hour Glass’ brand portfolio since 2004. In 2007, The Hour Glass staged a major watch exhibition in Singapore called Tempus, the first of its kind, and invited the duo to Singapore where their brilliant designs were publicly showcased and affirmed.
This year, URWERK is commemorating The Hour Glass’ 40th anniversary with a special variation of one of their timepieces that will be produced in run of three exclusive pieces. Based off its UR-105, while taking reference from the first URWERK watch retailed by The Hour Glass, the UR-103, the special edition allows one to peer into the skeleton carousel with a domed sapphire crystal that is cut and mounted in the same style as the UR-103. Like in all URWERK satellite displays, the carousel has four arms, each of which holds three extensions on which the hours are indicated, with a minute indication. As they rotate, they show the exact time, a beautifully choreographed performance on show 24/7.
Movement
Self-winding UR 5.03 caliber; wandering hours; arced minutes display; decimal seconds counter; power reserve display; winding efficiency control system; 48-hour power reserve
Case
39.5mm (W) x 53mm (L) x 17.8mm (H); black PVD titanium case middle and back; sandblasted bronze cover
Strap
Black alligator leather strap; black PVD titanium pin buckle
Limited edition of 3 pieces
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