Urwerk UR-100V Lightspeed Ceramic



Urwerk's planetary-themed UR-100V LightSpeed ​​is now made of indestructible ceramic composite material.

In our universe, the only constant is the speed of light (approximately 300,000 kilometers per second). This constant tightly connects the real world with the world of science fiction. It also makes the scenery on Earth vastly different from that on other planets, and is the link that connects us all. Urwerk's philosophy is perhaps closer to science, space, and even science fiction than any other watchmaker in the world, so it decided to create a timepiece that shows the time it takes for sunlight to reach other planets in the solar system.

This LightSpeed ​​best luxury replica watches, based on the UR-100V SpaceTime chip that calculates the Earth's rotation period, was originally planned for release in 2024 with a 54-layer ThinPly black carbon composite case and an inner titanium structure. However, the Swiss brand recently replaced this hybrid case with ceramic, its cold (and deep) quality comparable to Neptune.

From Earth to the Edge of the Solar System

Since founders Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei established Urwerk in 1997, they have adhered to a seemingly simple concept: if the entire universe can be projected onto the wrist, why be confined to traditional hour and minute displays? The UR-100V series, launched in 2020, is an upgraded version of their avant-garde design that is easier to wear. By incorporating complex "spacetime" functions to track the Earth's rotation and orbital distance, they provide an answer. The advent of LightSpeed ​​pushes the exploration of the universe's mysteries to an even deeper level.replica watches sale uk

The initial spacetime model showed the Earth's distance along the equator and its revolution around the Sun, while the light speed meter tracks the distance photons travel from the Sun to the various planets. Mercury is 3.2 minutes from the Sun, Earth is 8.3 minutes, and Neptune, located on the edge of the twilight, takes 4.1 hours. A blue-green pointer is attached to one of the arms of a carousel, rotating once every three hours to indicate the positions of these planets. The hands disappear below the minute track at Saturn and reappear at 9 o'clock.

Breaking the Ceramic Barrier
This new ceramic composite case differs from both the original carbon fiber LightSpeed ​​and traditional ceramic watchmaking techniques. Baumgartner explains that while sintered ceramic is extremely hard, it is fragile and easily breaks upon impact. Urwerk's solution is to incorporate glass fiber and carbon fiber into a polymer matrix, creating a material that retains the beauty of ceramic while avoiding its fragility. After machining, the glass fiber exhibits a subtle silver sheen. Frey points out that the white finish is not a single color, but an optical effect that presents different textures between matte and soft luminescence depending on the ambient light. replica Richard Mille Bubba Watson

The watch measures 43 mm wide, 51.73 mm long, and 14.55 mm thick. The white ceramic case contrasts sharply with the deep black dial, below which is the brand's signature wandering hour display mechanism. Through the case back, you can see the DLC-coated black titanium case back, which houses the sunburst-patterned automatic rotor that powers the UR 12.02 automatic movement. This movement, co-developed with Vaucher, vibrates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, boasts a 48-hour power reserve, and features Urwerk's signature Windfänger air-resistance turbine system to prevent over-winding and stabilize the satellite displays.

URWERK's consistently superior quality is evident in the time display. Time is read via three rotating satellites, each marked with four digits, orbiting along a 120-degree axis. A red arrow indicator moves from 0 to 60, at which point the next satellite takes over the display. The hours and minutes are coated with Super-LumiNova luminescent material. Once a satellite completes its orbit along the axis, it transforms into a cosmic marker on the planetary system display above.

Finally, the watch comes with a black and white textured rubber strap with a folding clasp.

Specifications

Model: UR-100V LightSpeed ​​Ceramic

Case Material: Durable white ceramic composite material inlaid with silvered glass fiber and carbon fiber; DLC-coated titanium case back

Case Size: 43 mm

Lug Spacing: 51.73 mm

Case Thickness: 14.55 mm

Movement: Vaucher Caliber UR 12.02 automatic movement with Urwerk Windfänger propeller

Power Reserve: 48 hours

Functions: Satellite hour, minute, sun-to-planet time

Water Resistance: 50 meters

Luminescence: Hour and minute hands use Super-LumiNova luminescence