The new UR-100V in carbon relies on three essentials – lightness, performance, and aesthetics. It is a light watch with perfect ergonomics mounted on a technical rubber strap, a limited edition of 25 pieces
The 100V collection is now increased by the UR-100V C52, a watch with an ultra-tech case made of High Resistance CTP Carbon. An extremely resilient carbon composed of 52 layers compressed in epoxy polymer resin. The use of this unusual material allows the case of the UR-100V C52 to tip the scales at a featherweight 11 grams including titanium back.
It’s the folds of the carbon layers that give character to this new creation. Martin Frei, co-founder of URWERK and chief designer of the brand, explains that the curves enhancing the bezel of the UR-100V C52, tracing their way from the crown to the sides of the watch passing through the lugs, are a classic reference. This is found on the ancient Greek columns – striations drawn and dug in the stone almost 2,500 years ago to channel rainwater and control its flow along these ageless pillars. With the new UR-100V, the circular case results from precision-cut 52 layers of carbon. The design extends all around the wrist thanks to the original rubber strap specifically designed for this watch. The UR-100V C52 is mounted on a strap with a folding clasp, featuring textured flexible rubber for a comfortable fit.
On the UR-100V, the display of hours and minutes is via satellites. A minute hand (one of three), once past the 60-minute mark, disappears to then reappear as a kilometre counter. It illustrates the 555 kilometres we travel every 20 minutes on the surface of the Earth. 555 kilometres/hr is the average speed of rotation of the Earth at the Equator.
Opposite this indication, another displays the speed of the Earth’s revolution around the sun, i.e., 35,740 kilometres in 20 minutes. On the face of the UR-100V, hours and kilometres share the same status, the same value. The hour and minute numerals indications are illuminated in highly legible incandescent green for easy reading.
Felix Baumgartner, master watchmaker and co-founder of URWERK, says that this creation is inspired by a gift he received from his father, Geri Baumgartner – renowned restorer of antique clocks. It is a clock made by Gustave Sandoz for the Universal Exhibition of 1893 that indicates the distance travelled by the Earth at the Equator rather than the time.
