Urwerk

Founded in 1997 by watchmaker Felix Baumgartner and designer Martin Frei, Urwerk is an independent pioneer redefining contemporary watchmaking. Creating original timepieces rather than reinterpretations of traditional complications, the Maison combines avant-garde design, technical innovation, advanced materials, and handcrafted finishing. Inspired by the ancient city of Ur, Urwerk embodies a spirit of originality, freedom, and uncompromising horological creativity.

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A Closer Look, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026

Rare Birds: The Most Unusual, Delightful, and Unexpected Timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2026

From limited editions to one-of-a-kind innovations, here are seven of the most fascinating creations we spotted in Geneva.

By Rhonda Riche

UR-101 Diamond Sky by Urwerk: Time Wanders Under a Gem-Laden Canopy

A celestial reinterpretation of time, the Urwerk UR-101 Diamond Sky combines satellite wandering hours with a hexagonally diamond-set dial, merging mechanical innovation and artistic brilliance in a 25-piece limited edition.

By Sébastien Aeberli

Exclusive Video: Deep Inside the Astounding Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-FREAK

When two innovative, independent watchmakers have a meeting of the minds, the results are likely to be extraordinary, and the UR-Freak from Ulysses Nardin and Urwerk certainly fits that bill, to a tee. Here’s an up-close, in-depth look at the partnership and why the collaboration works so well.

The Art of Collaboration: Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk Set a New Standard with the UR-Freak at Dubai Watch Week

Last week, we looked at five movements introduced in the 21st century that have rewritten the rules of modern watchmaking. Today, Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk, two brands with calibres already on that list, have unveiled the sixth movement poised to change timekeeping as we know it.

By Cait Bazemore

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A Closer Look, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026

Rare Birds: The Most Unusual, Delightful, and Unexpected Timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2026

From limited editions to one-of-a-kind innovations, here are seven of the most fascinating creations we spotted in Geneva.

By Rhonda Riche

UR-101 Diamond Sky by Urwerk: Time Wanders Under a Gem-Laden Canopy

A celestial reinterpretation of time, the Urwerk UR-101 Diamond Sky combines satellite wandering hours with a hexagonally diamond-set dial, merging mechanical innovation and artistic brilliance in a 25-piece limited edition.

By Sébastien Aeberli

Exclusive Video: Deep Inside the Astounding Ulysse Nardin x Urwerk UR-FREAK

When two innovative, independent watchmakers have a meeting of the minds, the results are likely to be extraordinary, and the UR-Freak from Ulysses Nardin and Urwerk certainly fits that bill, to a tee. Here’s an up-close, in-depth look at the partnership and why the collaboration works so well.

The Art of Collaboration: Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk Set a New Standard with the UR-Freak at Dubai Watch Week

Last week, we looked at five movements introduced in the 21st century that have rewritten the rules of modern watchmaking. Today, Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk, two brands with calibres already on that list, have unveiled the sixth movement poised to change timekeeping as we know it.

By Cait Bazemore

Eclectic Dreams: Six Recent Releases from Inventive Independent Watchmakers

Bold moves from Bremont, De Bethune, Hautlence, Kollokium, Louis Erard, and Urwerk.

By Rhonda Riche

Geneva Watch Days, In-depth

The Future is Now! A Roundup of Geneva Watch Days 2025’s Most Avant-Garde Novelties

Today, we look at four of the show’s most talked-about, forward-thinking timepieces, courtesy of Greubel Forsey, Czapek, MB&F, and Urwerk.

By Rhonda Riche

Left of the Dial: A Roundup of Odd & Unusual Displays

From ultra-futuristic to downright bizarre, these out-of-the-box watches teach us to appreciate time in a whole new way.

By Rhonda Riche

Unveiling the New UR-230 “Polaris”: Urwerk’s First Ceramic Watch

In typical Urwerk fashion, this new piece doesn’t use your ordinary ceramic – it’s a unique composite designed exclusively for the brand.

By Cait Bazemore

Urwerk’s New UR-150 Scorpion is the Brand’s Most Ambitious Evolution of its Satellite Hours Complication Yet

A new cam system replaces the brand’s classic design based on Maltese crosses – plus, it’s housed in a pretty new package offering maximum legibility so you can read the time without twisting your wrist.

By Cait Bazemore

The Eras Tour: Timeless Timepieces from Our Favorite Independent Brands

Our top five indie releases that capture the essence of summer memories while creating powerful new ones.

By Rhonda Riche

In-depth, Only Watch

Hands-Free: A Tremendous Trio of Non-Wristwatch Lots from the 10th Edition of Only Watch

Richard Mille, Tiffany & Co., and Urwerk dare to be different with one-of-a-kind auction offerings that weren’t made for the wrist.

By Rhonda Riche

Infinity And Beyond: Introducing The Urwerk UR-100V P.02 for Collective Horology

You needn’t be a bazillionaire to explore space when you have this cool collaboration on your wrist.

By Rhonda Riche

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