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Introducing the URWERK UR-220 “Falcon Project” Carbon Edition
On first sight The UR-220 may look deceitfully similar to its predecessor. The watch, no doubt, represents an evolution and not a revolution. The changes and updates are subtle but they do mark some significant firsts for the independent watchmaker.
Sharing his thoughts about the case material, Martin Frei URWERK’s co-founder and chief designer says, “I wanted to have the finest possible pattern traced along the length of the UR-220’s case. We therefore needed a special kind of carbon in layers that are not only parallel but as thin as possible. The concentric pattern you can see on the surface of the UR-220 is the result of this choice. The carbon layers underscore the curves of the sapphire-crystal glass of this watch. In terms of style and technique this UR-220 is just the way I wanted it.”
Movement
Hand wound Calibre UR-7.20, developed by URWERK; satellite wandering hours and retrograde minutes; 48-hour power reserve
Case
Width: 43.8mm; length: 53.6mm; depth: 14.8mm; Carbon CTP (Carbon Thin Ply) – 81 layers; caseback in titanium with black DLC treatment; water resistant to 30m
Strap
Vulcarboné© cured rubber, reference “Kiska” with black DLC buckle; Velcro© fastening
Price
CHF 145,000 (before taxes)[/td_block_text_with_title]