Urwerk - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Urwerk
    Year: Circa 2007
    Reference No: UR-103.08
    Case No: 08
    Model Name: UR-103.08 TialN
    Material: Titanium aluminum nitride-coated stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. UR3.03, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Titanium aluminum nitride-coated stainless steel Urwerk pin buckle
    Dimensions: 45mm length x 36mm width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Urwerk presentation case.

  • Catalogue Essay

    At first glance, the timepiece immediately captivates with its intriguing case color. Coated in a cutting-edge titanium aluminum nitride, it surpasses even DLC in hardness, providing enhanced resistance against scratches, shocks, oxidation, and even acids. This ultra-thin coating bestows the watch with a unique and charismatic polished hue, ranging from deep purple to brown depending on lighting.

    The timepiece showcases Urwerk's distinctive design language through its three-dimensional orbiting and revolving satellite hours display. Controlled by an oversized crown positioned at 12 o'clock, the control board is located on the reverse side of the watch. It features a 43 hours power reserve indicator, a display of minutes and seconds for precise time-setting, and an adjustment screw that allows for fine-tuning,

    Rarely encountered in the market, this timepiece numbered “08” presents an opportunity that should not be overlooked. Acquiring one of the exceptional timepieces from the UR-103 line is a chance to own a truly special horological Urwerk masterpiece.

  • Artist Biography

    Urwerk

    Swiss • 1997

    The 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.

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Ref. UR-103.08
A very rare and unusual titanium, aluminium and nitrate coated stainless steel wristwatch with orbiting satellite hours, power reserve indication, 15-minute and seconds dials and presentation case

Circa 2007
45mm length x 36mm width
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$180,000 - 280,000 
€21,500-33,500
$23,100-35,900

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Thomas Perazzi
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+852 2318 2031
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Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+ 852 2318 2045
gertrudewong@phillips.com
 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024