URWERK’s journey through the realms of time and space continues to unfold with the introduction of its latest creation, the UR-100V “Hunter Green.” More than just a watch, it stands as a testament to the brand’s unyielding pursuit of mechanical artistry, fusing technical mastery with creative expression. This latest iteration, distinguished by its ash-green hue, not only exemplifies URWERK’s avant-garde approach but also reaffirms its role as a pioneer in the world of contemporary watchmaking.

The UR-100V “Hunter Green” is a natural progression within the 100V line, often regarded as a canvas for URWERK’s continuous exploration of form and function. Constructed entirely from titanium, its case and integrated bracelet have been meticulously finished through sand-blasting and shot-blasting techniques, imparting a subtly metallic, ash-green sheen. This unique colour palette, neither overtly green nor plainly grey, dances with the light, revealing a sophisticated interplay that resonates with understated elegance.

Martin Frei, URWERK’s artistic director and co-founder, reflects on this creative journey: “The UR-100V is like a blank canvas, providing scope for infinite exploration. ‘Hunter Green’ was an obvious choice. It’s a living, breathing colour that interacts with light and time.” This sentiment is echoed by Felix Baumgartner, co-founder and master watchmaker, who likens the process to working with an antique patina—imbuing the watch with an aura that feels both industrial and organic.

At the heart of the UR-100V beats the self-winding UR 12.02 calibre, regulated by URWERK’s signature Windfänger airscrew. This mechanical marvel operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, offering a power reserve of 48 hours. The movement’s architecture is a celebration of complexity and precision, featuring satellite hours mounted on beryllium-bronze Geneva crosses and an aluminium carousel—materials chosen not just for their performance but for the textural contrast they offer.

What sets the UR-100V apart is its distinctive time display. Eschewing traditional hands, the watch employs a satellite hour system where each hour numeral traverses a 60-minute scale before seamlessly passing the baton to the next. This fluid transition, inspired by a 17th-century clock mechanism, has been reimagined through URWERK’s lens, transforming it into a poetic choreography of gears and discs—a mechanical ballet that unfolds on the wrist.

The UR-100V’s ingenuity extends beyond conventional timekeeping. It features two unique indicators that forge a tangible connection with our planet’s cosmic journey. One display tracks the 555 kilometres the Earth covers every 20 minutes as it rotates on its axis, while the other measures the 35,740 kilometres it travels around the sun in the same period. These metrics, though abstract, serve as a profound reminder of our place within the universe—a silent witness to the passage of time not just in hours and minutes, but across the vast expanse of space.

This cosmic perspective is intrinsic to URWERK’s philosophy. The brand’s name itself—derived from “Ur,” the ancient Sumerian city where timekeeping first took shape, and “Werk,” meaning work or mechanism in German—embodies a reverence for the origins of time measurement. The UR-100V “Hunter Green” is a continuation of this narrative, a bridge between primordial timekeeping and the future of horology.

Visually, the UR-100V “Hunter Green” is a study in contrasts. Its titanium case, measuring 41 mm in width and 49.7 mm in length, balances boldness with wearability. The integrated bracelet, composed of 32 meticulously finished links, offers both robustness and fluidity, enhancing the watch’s architectural coherence. The sapphire crystal, pressure-tested to withstand depths of 30 metres, serves as a transparent portal to the mechanical universe within.

The finishing details are where URWERK’s craftsmanship truly shines. From the circular graining on the movement to the chamfered screw heads, every element reflects an obsessive attention to detail. Super-LumiNova accents on the hour and minute markers ensure legibility, even in the dimmest environments—a practical touch in an otherwise avant-garde creation.

With the UR-100V “Hunter Green,” URWERK continues to defy conventions, challenging what a watch can represent. It is not merely a tool for telling time but an artefact that encapsulates humanity’s perpetual quest to understand and measure the intangible. In an era where watchmaking often oscillates between tradition and trend, the UR-100V “Hunter Green” stands as a beacon of independent thought—a creation that is both a reflection of time and a defiance of it. Through this watch, URWERK invites us to reconsider our relationship with time, space, and the mechanisms that connect us to both.

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