Every Urwerk is a spectacle. Its provocative, technical style of time display and mechanical creation, combined with a creative and futuristic style, makes it unlike any other. Elements of science fiction and space exploration are often found in Urwerk watches, as seen in the UR-100 collection. However, it's not only about space, as you'll learn from the latest model. Meet the Urwerk UR-100 Electrum, and don't let the name deceive you.
The Urwerk UR-100 Electrum uses one of the oldest and most original precious metals: Electrum. Electrum is a natural alloy of gold with at least 20% silver, containing several other elements like copper and iron. In ancient times, electrum was used to mint coins as a form of currency for trade and was called "white gold." It was mainly used by the ancient Greeks, Indian civilizations, and Egyptians. One reason it is no longer used as currency is the variability of its composition, which makes it difficult to determine the gold content compared to alloys and thus its elemental value on the go.
Urwerk uses this material for the case and crown, as well as some components of the mechanism/dial. The front surface of the case is adorned with a ribbed circular pattern reminiscent of Greek amphitheaters to adhere to this theme. This is not the first time Urwerk has decorated the face of the UR-100 case, as shown in the UR-100V T-Rex model. Honestly, this model remains somewhat more subtle, with a pale golden sheen of the Electrum material.
The UR12.01 caliber still displays the hours with rotating satellites and the minutes with a curved track at the bottom, with a retrograde hand following the hour satellite. The left and right sides of the display still indicate the Earth's rotation distances and orbital distances traveled in 20 minutes. It's not something you'll need daily, but it significantly enhances the watch's cool factor. On the back of the watch, you can see a drilled rotor with a planetary flat turbine to reduce shock load on the bearing and minimize wear.
The Urwerk UR-100 Electrum comes on a black alligator leather strap. It is limited to 25 pieces, priced at 62,000 Swiss Francs (68,000 USD) (excluding taxes). For more information, visit Urwerk.com.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - URWERK UR-100 ELECTRUM
Case: 41 mm width x 49.7 mm length x 14 mm height - satin-finished yellow gold 18k 2N 'Electrum' - titanium case back with sapphire crystal - domed sapphire crystal - water resistance up to 30 meters
Dial: hours through wandering satellites - retrograde minutes - Earth's rotational distance in 20 minutes, Earth's orbital distance in 30 minutes
Movement: caliber UR12.01 - automatic base movement with winding system governed by Windfänger turbine and planetary gearing - 38 jewels - 28,800 vph - 48-hour power reserve
Strap: black alligator leather strap
Availability: limited edition of 25 pieces
Price: 62,000 Swiss Francs, 68,000 USD