Description

The present reference is the Urwerk UR-101 T-Rex Edition, a sculptural and primal creation released as an exclusive limited edition of 100 pieces.

Its case measures 41 mm in diameter and 11.86 mm in thickness, crafted from bronze featuring an intricate hand-painted guilloché scale pattern reminiscent of prehistoric reptilian hide. The case architecture is fitted with an arched sapphire crystal over the reading aperture, a black PVD-coated steel caseback, a steel and PEEK crown puller, and is pressure-tested to 30 metres.

The display features Urwerk’s wandering hours indication, utilizing two satellites that traverse a sweeping 180-degree minute arch. Both the hour numerals and the minute track are treated with Super-LumiNova for optimal legibility in low light.

Powering the watch is the Calibre UR-1.01V, built on a high-grade automatic Vaucher base paired with Urwerk’s proprietary wandering-hour module. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) with 28 jewels, the movement delivers a 48-hour power reserve.

The timepiece is completed by an integrated black rubber strap embossed with a textile effect, lined in black calfskin, and secured by a black DLC-treated steel pin buckle. Combining an organic, hand-crafted bronze exterior with avant-garde mechanical timekeeping, the UR-101 T-Rex Edition stands as a bold and distinctive expression of independent horology.

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.