Urwerk ur-100 spacetime

The Urwerk UR-100 Spacetime combines innovative design with an astronomical concept, rotating hours around a central axis.

About this subject

The Urwerk UR-100 Spacetime is a mechanical wristwatch from the Swiss brand Urwerk, known for its satellite hour indications and futuristic steampunk aesthetics. Launched in 2019, the model introduces the "Spacetime" concept, where hour numerals travel along a linear track representing Earth's rotation and planetary motion. The dial displays hours via a carousel system of three satellites rotating over a minute scale. The case is made of titanium with brushed finish and carbon details, housing the automatic caliber UR-12.01 based on UR-12. It also features a retrograde date complication and a 48-hour power reserve indicator. The design references cosmic time measurement, with a 60-minute scale appearing to float over the dial. Urwerk was founded in 1995 by Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei, renowned for revolutionizing mechanical time display. The UR-100 Spacetime is a limited production piece, costing around $80,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hour display mechanism of the Urwerk UR-100 Spacetime?

The Urwerk UR-100 Spacetime uses a satellite hour system with three satellites rotating around a central axis, each carrying four hour numerals. They move along a horizontal minute scale.

What does the term 'Spacetime' mean in this watch?

Spacetime refers to the representation of cosmic time: the hour numerals travel like planets around the dial, evoking Earth's rotation and Einstein's concept of spacetime.

How many pieces of the Urwerk UR-100 Spacetime were produced?

Urwerk does not disclose exact production numbers, but the UR-100 Spacetime is a limited production piece with very restricted annual quantities, typical of the brand.