The UR-101 T-Rex is Urwerk’s newest tackle its inaugural wristwatch, mixing historical past with a daring new aesthetic. Initially launched in 1997, the UR-101 helped set up Urwerk’s popularity for avant-garde timepieces. Regardless of its place within the model’s historical past, the mannequin had but to see a real revival – till now. Nonetheless, moderately than a easy reissue, Urwerk has given the UR-101 a dramatic new identification with its signature “T-Rex” end.

The brand new UR-101 stays true to the unique’s wandering hours show, that includes a semicircular minute monitor throughout the highest of the case. Nonetheless, the sleek, futuristic traces of the unique have been changed by a textured guilloché sample impressed by reptilian scales. The bronze case is hand-painted and designed to age over time, creating a novel patina for every bit. This transformation is just not totally surprising from Urwerk, which has a historical past of reinterpreting its designs in unconventional methods. Earlier T-Rex fashions, such because the UR-105 and UR-100V, showcased comparable textures, however the UR-101 could be the purest expression of the idea as a consequence of its minimalist dial structure.

Some of the noticeable updates is the relocation of the crown. Initially positioned on the facet of the case, it now sits on the prime, making time-setting extra intuitive. The case has additionally been barely enlarged, measuring 41mm throughout and 11.86mm thick, enhancing wearability whereas sustaining a compact profile. Paired with a black textile-style rubber strap lined with calfskin leather-based, the watch balances ruggedness with refinement.

Beneath the black PVD-coated metal caseback lies the UR-1.01V motion, an automated caliber based mostly on a Vaucher manufacture base with Urwerk’s proprietary wandering hours module. The time show consists of two rotating satellites, every carrying six numerals. As the present hour strikes throughout the 180-degree minute monitor, the subsequent hour progressively seems, persevering with the cycle. The lime inexperienced numerals are coated with Tremendous-LumiNova, making certain legibility even in low gentle.

With a price ticket of CHF38,000 (roughly US$43,000) earlier than taxes, the UR-101 T-Rex represents Urwerk’s newest entry-level providing. Although its aggressive design might divide opinions, it aligns with the model’s philosophy of pushing boundaries. On condition that solely 100 items might be produced, it’s probably that Urwerk has extra variations in thoughts for the longer term. Whether or not the T-Rex version turns into a sought-after collectible or merely a stepping stone to different iterations, one factor is definite – Urwerk’s method to watchmaking stays as unconventional as ever.