Description

The present reference is the Urwerk UR-120 “Spock”, an avant-garde interpretation of time display that combines futuristic design with Urwerk’s signature satellite-hour system.

Its sculptural case measures 47 mm in width, 44 mm in length, and 15.8 mm in height, crafted from sandblasted titanium and steel. The case features hinged lugs, a covered crown at 12 o’clock, a curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and a sapphire and titanium caseback. Water resistance is rated to 30 metres.

The signature satellite display presents the hours through rotating satellites mounted on planetary gears. Each hour satellite is formed by splitting cubes that open as they travel across the dial, while the minutes are indicated on a curved track. Luminous markings and numerals ensure clear legibility.

Powering the watch is the automatic Calibre UR-20.01, equipped with Urwerk’s Windfänger airscrew-regulated rotor. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the movement contains 32 jewels and provides a 48-hour power reserve. Its components are finished with circular and straight graining, sandblasting, Côtes de Genève, and polished screws.

The UR-120 is completed by a black calf-leather strap embossed with a ballistic-fibre pattern and secured by a pin buckle.

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.