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Urwerk
Ref. UR-110 RG
Torpedo
An unusual and striking limited edition pink gold and PVD-treated titanium automatic wristwatch with satellite time display, day/night indication and oil change indication, worn by Robert Downey Jr. in Spiderman: Homecoming, with a portion of proceeds benefitting charity
Estimate
$50,000–100,000
Manufacturer
Urwerk
Year
Circa 2013, Switzerland
Reference No
UR-110 RG
Case No
53/55
Model Name
Torpedo
Material
18K pink gold, PVD-treated titanium
Calibre
Automatic, cal. UR 9.01, 46 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Fabric
Clasp/Buckle
Urwerk PVD-treated titanium deployant clasp
Dimensions
46mm width x 50mm length
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by Urwerk international warranty, travel pouch, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Once worn by Robert Downey Jr. during the filming of Spiderman: Homecoming
• Numbered 53 of a limited edition of 55 pieces
• Portion of proceeds to benefit the Wildlife Conservation Network
Launched seven years ago, the UR-110 was an instant hit with watch enthusiasts. It presented a brilliant new take on the wandering hours complication, packaged inside an asymmetrical watch made in titanium. Here was a little-known watchmaker with just a few models in its collection, boldly introducing an avant-garde design inspired by space travel and science fiction. Only 55 total examples of the UR-110 RG were ever produced, of which this is numbered 53.
A self-confessed watch enthusiast, Robert Downey Jr. has a noteworthy collection which he has shared publicly in the past. A few months before filming Spiderman: Homecoming , Downey Jr. asked the film’s costume department to source a UR-110 in rose gold.
A call was placed to source an example for the duration of the film shoot but Urwerk originally turned down the studio’s offer, suspecting it to be a prank call. Their position changed quickly when they heard Downey Jr. had asked for the watch personally. Robert Downey Jr. wore the watch throughout the shooting of the film before returning it to Urwerk. The watch is featured regularly on Tony Stark’s wrist, and in one particular scene, is used as a functional gadget for Iron Man.
After returning the watch to Urwerk, its fate was still undecided. Ultimately, it was sold at Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction: SEVEN with proceeds going to charity, and the current consignor was the lucky winner at said auction in 2018. Now, it comes to market once more, with a portion of proceeds once again to go towards charity – the Wildlife Conservation Network.
• Once worn by Robert Downey Jr. during the filming of Spiderman: Homecoming
• Numbered 53 of a limited edition of 55 pieces
• Portion of proceeds to benefit the Wildlife Conservation Network
Launched seven years ago, the UR-110 was an instant hit with watch enthusiasts. It presented a brilliant new take on the wandering hours complication, packaged inside an asymmetrical watch made in titanium. Here was a little-known watchmaker with just a few models in its collection, boldly introducing an avant-garde design inspired by space travel and science fiction. Only 55 total examples of the UR-110 RG were ever produced, of which this is numbered 53.
A self-confessed watch enthusiast, Robert Downey Jr. has a noteworthy collection which he has shared publicly in the past. A few months before filming Spiderman: Homecoming , Downey Jr. asked the film’s costume department to source a UR-110 in rose gold.
A call was placed to source an example for the duration of the film shoot but Urwerk originally turned down the studio’s offer, suspecting it to be a prank call. Their position changed quickly when they heard Downey Jr. had asked for the watch personally. Robert Downey Jr. wore the watch throughout the shooting of the film before returning it to Urwerk. The watch is featured regularly on Tony Stark’s wrist, and in one particular scene, is used as a functional gadget for Iron Man.
After returning the watch to Urwerk, its fate was still undecided. Ultimately, it was sold at Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction: SEVEN with proceeds going to charity, and the current consignor was the lucky winner at said auction in 2018. Now, it comes to market once more, with a portion of proceeds once again to go towards charity – the Wildlife Conservation Network.
Urwerk
Swiss | 1997The Swiss firm's name "Urwerk" is a play on the German word meaning clockwork. "Ur" is an ancient Sumerian city in which the populace used sundials for timekeeping, while "werk" is German for creation. The company started by Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei is known for their innovative avant-garde designs inspired by space travel. With their own take on time indication, like many of their contemporaries, their futuristic timepieces are rooted in high-end traditional watchmaking. Their signature floating method of time indication using rotating satellites traces back to a watch made in 1656. Producing only 150 watches per year, they have impressed connoisseurs with their innovativeness and cutting-edge technical prowess.