Urwerk
UR-230 Polaris
$183,403
URWERK unleashes the latest evolution of its prehistoric-inspired timepieces with the UR-101 T-Rex—a bold, tactile reinterpretation of the brand’s original UR-101. Cloaked in a scaly bronze shell, this limited-edition piece (100 units) is more than a watch; it’s a living, breathing artifact. The organic guilloché texture, once hidden beneath sapphire glass, now invites direct touch, enhancing its primal allure. The oxidizing bronze case adapts to wear over time, regenerating like reptilian skin—echoing the resilience of the ancient predator that inspired it.
Design meets mechanics in a perfect storm of form and function. The engraved grooves course from crown to case back, mirroring the rugged asymmetry of its Millennium Falcon-inspired shape. At 41mm wide and 11.86mm thick, its ergonomic curve ensures a snug fit, while an angled spoiler at 12 o’clock tilts the display towards the wearer’s gaze. A modern nod to its 1997 ancestor, the satellite time display mechanism returns, powered by the upgraded UR-1.01V caliber, featuring a 180-degree display and a robust, snailed carrousel.
Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner, the visionary duo behind URWERK, infuse their pop-cultural and horological influences into every detail. This piece is as much an homage to science fiction as it is to classical craftsmanship, blending dinosaur scales with 18th-century watchmaking techniques. The textured case, first seen on the UR-105 T-Rex, evolves here into a fully immersive experience—both visual and tactile.
With the UR-101 T-Rex, URWERK doesn’t just tell time—it sculpts it in bronze, engraves it with history, and lets it roar into the future.
