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Urwerk
Torpedo
A very rare and unusual limited edition grade 5 titanium wristwatch with satellite time display, stainless steel bezel, day and night indication, oil change indication, warranty and presentation box, numbered 31 of a limited edition of 55 pieces
Estimate
HK$300,000–500,000
€33,600–56,000
$38,500–64,100
Manufacturer
Urwerk
Year
Circa 2020
Case No
G110, 31/55
Model Name
Torpedo
Material
Grade 5 titanium and stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. UR-9.01, 46 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Canvas
Clasp/Buckle
DLC-coated grade 5 titanium Urwerk pin buckle
Dimensions
47mm width x 51mm length
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Urwerk warranty dated 12th November 2020, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- Titanium case with stainless steel bezel
- Numbered 31 of a limited edition of 55 pieces
Packed with attitude and unapologetic style, the UR-110—aptly nicknamed the “Torpedo”—is a creation that redefined contemporary watchmaking. Avant-garde in both design and mechanics, it embodies Urwerk’s radical vision of time, earning the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award for Best Design in 2011. With its futuristic architecture and bold presence, the UR-110 has become a symbol of cutting-edge horology and rebellious self-expression.
At its core, the watch is equipped with three orbiting hour satellites in planetary motion, displaying time along the right side of the asymmetric dial. Beneath lies a “control board” featuring a day/night indicator, small seconds, and an ingenious oil-change display that signals when servicing is required. Stability is ensured by a central carousel, maintaining perfect balance and precision across this strikingly original mechanism.
Despite its technical complexity, the UR-110 is remarkably intuitive and legible. The asymmetric layout allows for discreet reading of the time without moving a cuff, while the Grade 5 titanium case offers both strength and stealthy lightness. The bezel is in stainless steel combined to a monochromatic aesthetic. Produced in a limited run of just 55 pieces, the present example number 31 paired with a playful baby blue strap is a rare opportunity for collectors seeking innovation, rarity, and a bold departure from traditional watchmaking.
- Titanium case with stainless steel bezel
- Numbered 31 of a limited edition of 55 pieces
Packed with attitude and unapologetic style, the UR-110—aptly nicknamed the “Torpedo”—is a creation that redefined contemporary watchmaking. Avant-garde in both design and mechanics, it embodies Urwerk’s radical vision of time, earning the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award for Best Design in 2011. With its futuristic architecture and bold presence, the UR-110 has become a symbol of cutting-edge horology and rebellious self-expression.
At its core, the watch is equipped with three orbiting hour satellites in planetary motion, displaying time along the right side of the asymmetric dial. Beneath lies a “control board” featuring a day/night indicator, small seconds, and an ingenious oil-change display that signals when servicing is required. Stability is ensured by a central carousel, maintaining perfect balance and precision across this strikingly original mechanism.
Despite its technical complexity, the UR-110 is remarkably intuitive and legible. The asymmetric layout allows for discreet reading of the time without moving a cuff, while the Grade 5 titanium case offers both strength and stealthy lightness. The bezel is in stainless steel combined to a monochromatic aesthetic. Produced in a limited run of just 55 pieces, the present example number 31 paired with a playful baby blue strap is a rare opportunity for collectors seeking innovation, rarity, and a bold departure from traditional watchmaking.
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.