Introduction
The world of independent watchmaking is a colorful place with hundreds of brands all vying to create some of the most unique and wonderful watches the industry has seen. Natuarally, some brands have proven to be more successful than others, one such brand being Urwerk. Founded in 1997 by Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner, Urwerk’s mission has always been to create Haute Horlogerie timepieces that fuse their love of traditional watchmaking with a futuristic aesthetic that seems to have been lifted straight out of a sci-fi novel. With their distinctive case shapes and signature satellite hour markers, their timepieces have become some of horology’s most sought-after watches, one such being the model we have here, the UR-100V Blue Planet. Launched in 2021, the UR-100V expands upon Urwerk's core collection, the UR-100, in a wonderfully exciting way. Inspired by Urwerk's roots, the UR-100V C52 tells the time as Urwerk envisaged it all those years ago, while also featuring a whole host of astronomical complications that build upon its solar and celestial-inspired design origins and push Urwerk's watchmaking credentials even further into the ether of Haute Horlogerie. Continuing with Urwerk's original design philosophy and fascination with space, the UR-100V C52, launched in 2022, features a number of complications that pay homage to the brand’s astrological inspirations, such as the brand’s signature satellite hour markers and two celestial complications that show the distance Earth has travelled around the Sun in the space of 20 minutes, and another that shows how far the Earth has spun on its own axis in the same 20 minute interval. Made of 52 ultra-thin layers of ‘Carbon Thin Ply’ that are compressed in epoxy resin, the UR-100V C52’s blacked out case exhibits carbon fiber’s signature marbling along with a matte finish that contrasts the model’s otherworldly design by dressing it down a bit. Excentric and intensely unique, the UR100V C52 is a limited editon collection of just 30 pieces that has come to signify the brand’s desire to continually improve its offerings and the quality of its watches.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$30,000 – $50,000
The Details
Brand
Urwerk
Dimensions
41mm
Model
UR-100V Carbon
Movement
Automatic cal. UR 12.02
Reference
UR-100V C52
Bracelet
Canvas strap
Year
2022
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Carbon Thin Ply
Included
Watch, box, and papers
Dial Color
Black
![THE DIAL](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/j0ua8uvr/production/af402d8c4340a1781c655ad057cad7307ca40ffb-2400x2400.jpg?w=3840&q=100&fit=clip&auto=format)
THE DIAL
Now a signature part of Urkwerk's aesthetic, the UR-100V features a dark black satellite hour mechanism to match its case, along with its two space-shuttle-themed complications at 10 and 2 o'clock.
![THE CONSTRUCTION](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/j0ua8uvr/production/418b4088b484af609f81d1ac15b03fe4217b912d-2400x2400.jpg?w=3840&q=100&fit=clip&auto=format)
THE CONSTRUCTION
Made of 52 ultra-thin layers of 'carbon thin ply' that are compressed in epoxy polymer resin, the UR-100V C52's blacked-out case includes a marbling specific to carbon fiber along with a matte finish that allows this watch to wear more subtly on the wrist than one might assume at first glance.
![TIMING MACHINE READOUT](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/j0ua8uvr/production/a941f52430c78d0ffa6445b3f2bd732a19209cac-750x750.jpg?w=3840&q=100&fit=clip&auto=format)
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in near-mint condition, with one minor signs of wear.
Our Perspective
Introducing a new movement caliber to the Urwerk catalog along with a new construction material, the UR-100V C52 showcases the importance of making small continual changes and improvements in order to stay at the top of your game.