Urwerk at the Geneva Watch Week 2015

Jan 19, 2015,00:15 AM
 

Urwerk at the Geneva Watch Week 2015

Urwerk showed us 3 new variations of existing designs.
The UR-110 "Eastwood" with hardwood bezels are very original.  Somehow the watches exude a sense of calm from this organic cover they are wearing.  The woods can really be seen and appreciated as the UR-110 besel has a large surface.  The edges are protected by a titanium frame that also lightens up the aspect of the watch.  The bezels are in high density tropical woods that have been chosen for good looks but also for their special charactoristics that make them suiable for this application, most importantly small dimensional change with humidity, but also for their good machining charactoristics.  Interestingly these hardwoods cause faster tool degradation than steel or titanium.  This UR-110 Eastwood will be the last version of the UR-110.
5 pieces are being made with Indonesian Macassar ebony bezels and 5 pieces with South African Red Ivory wood bezels.















These hardwood bezels are paired with tweed bands designed by the Londen bespoke tailer Timothy Everest.  Wool tweed is a very durable fabric. One of the designs selected is Prince of Wales check, brown and blue on ivory fabric.  The other is a chevron tweed.
























The UR-210S is a UR-210 “Full Metal Jacket ” with an additional stainless steel bracelet.  I think everyone who put it on wanted to leave with it.  The bracelet by Maspoli has a wonderful feel and the look is such that one could think that the watch was designed originally with this bracelet.  Take a look yourself.


































































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210S

 
 By: tom2517 : January 19th, 2015-01:53
I had the privilege of trying it on two weeks ago at Urwerk Geneva, it's a very solid watch. Personally i think the minute retrograde hand should also be in silver, to give it a complete silverfish look, but they told me Felix and Martin wanted the black ... 

I like this 210S...

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-09:36
I always loved brushed Steel or Titanium cases. That's why I always prefered the very first 110 Torpedo version from the following versions. So I guess this is why I like this 210 S in full "white" color (case + dial). Maybe I prefer the strap though comp... 

Not a lightweight, but...

 
 By: DonCorson : January 20th, 2015-10:56
The watch is not a lightweight, but not overweight either, in grams I can't tell you the answer. I would say that it has a very satisfying heft. As I said, everyone who tried it one wanted to take it with them. It is just "right". Don

Where was it held?

 
 By: patrick_y : January 28th, 2015-10:39
Where was Geneva watch week held this year? I'm still wondering if wood still belongs on a watch. I find the whole thing bizarre.

Geneva Watch Week...

 
 By: DonCorson : January 30th, 2015-10:54
or as some say Geneva Wonder Week, is the term for everything else happening, presented by non-SIHH brands, during the SIHH time period. Some companies have big digs at their premises, others use hotel suites to present. At SIHH time I make appointments t... 

Gotcha...

 
 By: patrick_y : January 31st, 2015-01:40
I gotcha Don. They used to have a event that was during SIHH but outside at another smaller convention center within Geneva (not on the outskirts at the airport). Cabestan, MB&F, Laurent Ferrier, Peter Speake-Marin, AHCI, and these smaller independent... 

Ahh. Gotcha.

 
 By: patrick_y : January 31st, 2015-10:23
That's too bad, it was a nice all-in-one place.