The term ‘independent’ is one who is free from outside control and not subject to another’s authority. An independent watchmaker must have the skills, know-how and capacity to work alone with an extremely small team to qualify. An independent watchmaker must have the desire and drive to use their skills and rely only on their creative minds rather than a board of directors, shareholders or their clients.
The following lots pay tribute to the independent watchmaker, who has propelled and captivated the watchmaking community with their talents, drive to succeed and the genius behind their creations. Many of the watches in this section have never been seen on the market before and illustrate the independent maker better than any other. The depth of creativity, hard work and dedication of excellence is near impossible to beat.
Phillips in association with Bacs and Russo is delighted to have been able to discover, research and learn from these masters of independent watchmaking.
The following lots pay tribute to the independent watchmaker, who has propelled and captivated the watchmaking community with their talents, drive to succeed and the genius behind their creations. Many of the watches in this section have never been seen on the market before and illustrate the independent maker better than any other. The depth of creativity, hard work and dedication of excellence is near impossible to beat.
Phillips in association with Bacs and Russo is delighted to have been able to discover, research and learn from these masters of independent watchmaking.
1087Σ
Urwerk
UR-103
A fine and rare white gold chronometer wristwatch with 3-dimensional satellite hour display and power reserve
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 200,000€18,800 - 23,500$20,000 - 25,000
HK$200,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Urwerk
- Year
- Circa 2008
- Model Name
- UR-103
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Mechanical, UR3.03
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Urwerk </em>crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Urwerk </em>buckle
- Dimensions
- 36 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
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Catalogue Essay
The innovative UR-103 was in production from 2003 until 2010 and available in a range of metals and styles. The present UR-103.09 wristwatch is highly innovative and takes the 103 series to an entirely new level. It features four 3-dimentionsal orbiting and revolving satellites hour display that was designed enabling the wearer to read the time with ease in all occasions. These four hour satellites of the 103.09 edition are crafted in aluminium to minimise mass and thus maximise chronometric efficiency. The case back is fitted with a control board that features a 36 power reserve indicator, a chronometer with minutes and seconds to facilitate accurate time-setting and a precision adjustment screw enabling the owner to regulate the timing of their own timepiece according to their own needs.
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.
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