Distinctively complex Urwerk UR-110 Torpedo watch

urwerk ur 110 torpedo watch

Individualists demand excellence, exclusivity and choice, and for the very same reason, luxury watchmaking firms are always busy creating some unusually amazing wristwatches for the elite individuals. The Urwerk UR-110 Torpedo watch is one stunning work of art that that boasts the brands trademark complexity. The UR-110 watch tells time by means of a revolving satellite complication on planetary gears, which feature three parallel hour/minute modules that look like torpedoes. The right side of the watch displays the time, which allows the wearer to view the time without having the need to pull back a cuff.

urwerk ur 110 watch

The complex watch features a secure titanium case, with a central carousel that offer the complication with stability and balance. The dial side Control Board has small seconds, an Oil Change indicator and a Day/Night indicator to check the changing time zones. The twin air turbines on the back minimize wear in the automatic winding system. There is no word on the hefty price tag for now.


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