Description

The present watch is the URWERK UR-102 “Reloaded”, a revival of one of the most important designs in the brand’s history. First introduced at Baselworld in 1997, the original UR-102 marked the beginning of URWERK’s journey—an unconventional approach to timekeeping that challenged traditional watchmaking codes. This modern reinterpretation revisits that foundational concept, preserving its identity while refining it for a contemporary audience.

Unlike conventional wristwatches, the UR-102 abandons hands entirely. Instead, time is displayed through wandering hour satellites, where a rotating hour numeral glides along a semi-circular minute track, creating a fluid and almost orbital reading of time. This distinctive display remains the defining signature of URWERK, offering both visual intrigue and intuitive legibility once understood.

Housed in a compact and wearable 41 mm case with a thickness of 11.3 mm, the UR-102 “Reloaded” stays true to its original proportions while benefiting from modern materials and finishing. Delivered as a boxed set, it is presented in two variations: one in lightweight titanium and the other in URWERK’s signature black-coated execution, allowing collectors to experience both sides of the brand’s aesthetic language.

The watch is powered by the automatic Calibre UR-2.02, operating at 4 Hz (28,800 vph) with a 48-hour power reserve. Built with 25 jewels and a Swiss lever escapement, the movement is engineered for reliability while driving the complex satellite display system. The time is indicated via analog minutes and digital hour satellites, maintaining the brand’s hallmark fusion of mechanical innovation and futuristic design.

Protected by a specially shaped sapphire crystal and water-resistant to 3 ATM, the UR-102 balances its avant-garde display with practical everyday usability. The two-position crown allows for straightforward winding and time-setting, keeping interaction simple despite the watch’s unconventional presentation.

The UR-102 “Reloaded” is not about excess complexity, but about origin and identity. It represents the genesis of URWERK’s philosophy—a bold rethinking of how time can be displayed. For collectors, it is more than a watch; it is a return to the very beginning of independent horological innovation, reimagined for the present day.

Urwerk – bio

Felix Baumgartner (co-founder and master watchmaker) and Martin Frei (co-founder and chief designer) first met in 1995 to discuss developing a watch. The young men were united by their common passion for measuring and portraying time. A long discussion, a sharing of philosophies and dreams, culminated in a decision to create their own vision of time.
They founded URWERK in 1997 and presented their first timepiece at Baselworld that same year.