A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a spark shot out of the ether. Radio telescopes reveal that the shining golden object hurtling toward earth appears to be trying to communicate, emitting signals in six million languages. Could it be C-3PO, the protocol droid in the Star Wars saga? No, it is URWERK’s new yellow gold UR-100!
This UR-100 also carries a message, but can communicate in the universal languages of the galaxies using light, time, space. But while C-3PO is often irritating and clumsy, albeit extremely polite, the UR-100 awakens six million forms of desire with horological daring and disruptive watchmaking.
This new creation is the fourth episode in the UR-100 intergalactic saga, recounting the adventures of an atypical time instrument written, produced, and directed by the horological studio URWERK. Approaching light speed, the UR-100 pushes the boundaries of technology, design, indications, and functionality.
Model: UR-100 GOLD LIMITED TO 25 PIECES Functions: Satellite hours, minutes, Earth’s rotational distance in 20 minutes, Earth’s orbital distance in 20 minutes. Material: Satin-finished 18k 2N yellow gold Caseback: 2N yellow gold and Sapphire crystal Glass: Sapphire Crystal Dimensions: Width 41 mm x Length 49.7 mm x Depth 14 mm Dial: Aluminium satellite hours fixed on Geneva crosses Aluminium carousel Triple baseplate in ARCAP Lume: Yes Caliber: UR 12.01 with automatic winding system regulated by URWERK’s proprietary Windfänger system with helical and planetary gearing Power Reserve: 48 Hours Water Resistance: 3 ATM Bracelet/Strap: Black leather Manufactured: Switzerland
Nicknamed after possibly the most famous droid from Star Wars C3PO and one look you can see why. The use of 2N yellow gold gives the watch a very different look to nearly all other gold watches.
A real sci-fi inspired timepiece, even the unusual indications of the Earth rotation and orbital distance add to the feel of this bring from outer space.
