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URWERK Introduces a Star Wars Inspired UR-100 Gold for May the 4th
However, 2020’s May 4th promises to be an even more exciting day, thanks to news from URWERK, of the launch of the UR-100 in a new Gold edition. The model was released in September 2019, making it the youngest of the satellite display watches that the brand has been introducing since 2003, and has already seen 3 editions come and go: in steel, titanium and gunmetal cases.
On the watch, the two passive satellites on the upper arc of the dial, as the time runs, indicate two astronomical values — the distance the Earth has moved through space based on a fixed point (555 kilometers every 20 minutes), and the distance the planet has covered in its solar orbit (35,740 kilometers). It’s not critical information, but it continues to evolve the display of information on the dial, something that URWERK will surely continue to explore in future models.
This is the Droid You Are Looking For
The latest edition is a 2N gold model, and co-founder Martin Frei explains the source of inspiration for the yellow gold material — Star Wars droid C-3PO. The satin finish of the case, as well as the gold mixture used references the iconic droid, which most recently appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Thus, the brand decided to release this model today, the holy day for Star Wars fans.
It’s important to note that the watch isn’t officially affiliated with the movie franchise or Disney, though this isn’t the first time URWERK has been associated with a Disney production. You’ll recall the URWERK UR-110RG that was worn by Tony Stark in Spiderman: Homecoming and personally selected by Robert Downey Jr himself.
Movement
Self-winding calibre UR12.01; hours and minutes; Windfänger winding system; satellite time display; 48-hour power reserve
Case
49.7mm (H) x 41mm (W) x 14mm (D) in 18K 2N gold; water resistant to 30m
Strap
Alligator leather strap
Price CHF 58,000[/td_block_text_with_title]