URWERK UR-100V LightSpeed watch: the speed of light and the art of watchmaking

The Urwerk UR-100V LightSpeed is more than just a watch; is a narrative of the time it takes for light to reach the planets of our solar system. This model combines the love of science fiction and astronomy that co-creators Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei put into every part of their creation.

The inspiration for the URWERK UR-100V LightSpeed comes from the 17th century, when the Campani brothers created papal night watches with a walking clock display. URWERK has developed this concept into its signature 'UR-SATELLITE' collection, where the watch shows the time with a satellite system that resembles the orbits of the planets.

Unlike traditional watches, the URWERK UR-100V LightSpeed uses an innovative satellite time display system where the hours and minutes move in an arc. This not only represents time in a unique way, but also establishes a visual connection between time on Earth and the journey of light through space.

At the heart of the watch is the UR 12.02 self-winding mechanism, equipped with a 'Windfänger airscrew', which prevents excessive rotation of the massive mass and thus reduces wear. The case of the watch is made of black carbon fiber (54-layer ThinPly) and combined with a back cover of sandblasted DLC-treated grade 5 titanium.

The URWERK UR-100V LightSpeed is not only a timekeeping tool, but also a reminder of the complexity of our universe and the distances that separate us from other bodies in our solar system. Priced at CHF 65,000 excluding taxes, this watch is not only an investment in haute horology, but also a unique piece that combines scientific precision and artistic vision.

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Thanks to its visionary design and technical perfection, the URWERK UR-100V LightSpeed represents the triumph of modern watchmaking, where past, present and future merge into an eternal present on the wearer's wrist.

The UR-100V “LightSpeed” is available for inquiry via the official URWERK website, and the watch is priced at CHF 65,000 (approx. USD 74,599).

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