製造商: Urwerk 年份: Circa 2008 錶殼號碼: No. 10 型號名稱: UR-202 Turbine Automatic 材料: ALTIN-coated titanium 機芯: Automatic, cal. UR 7.02 錶帶/ 錶鏈: Leather 錶扣: Titanium Urwerk buckle 尺寸: 45mm length 簽名: Case, dial and movement signed 配件: Accompained with Urwerk certificate and presentation box
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The Urwerk brand was founded on a philosophy of creating haute horlogerie that was a blend of traditional watchmaking with a futuristic vision. A collaborative effort between brothers Felix and Thomas Baumgartner and designer Martin Frei, the trio sought to bring a new aesthetic the world of horology. The name derives from the ancient Sumerian city of Ur, whose obelisks were used to track time through shadows. It was here that a year was divided into 12 units. The word “werk” is German for work or create and it is through this concept of creating, evolving and shaping that the team transformed traditional time display into a new and innovative experience. Their first watches appeared at Baselworld in 1997 and were minimalistic wandering hour watches the UR 101 and 102. By 2005, the revolving satellite concept had taken form and featured in their UR103.03.
Released in 2008, the UR 202 was a new creation that maintained the now iconic design and form, but featured a new innovative winding system using compressed air, the Turbine Automatic. The concept is that the winding rate is regulated by fluid dynamics. The movement has two miniature turbines coupled with a winding rotor. Depending on the level of activity, this complex regulates the flow so that during normal activity the turbines spin freely, during vigorous activity the air pressure generated reduces the winding rate by 35%, and during extreme activity the turbines are blocked. This process allows for less wear on the movement and extends the movements lifespan.
The present Turbine Automatic is a fascinating display of unique design and modern forward-thinking technology. In our modern world it is interesting to see new concepts coming out in the horological world. The watch is wearable and has a futuristic look.
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.