This watch takes its inspiration from a Star Wars spaceship and costs the same as a supercar
Published on Mar 08, 2022 at 2:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 05, 2022 at 5:16 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Feast your eyes on the ‘UR-112 Aggregat Odyssey’ – the watch of the future that was inspired by a Star Wars spaceship.
The Urwerk looks like it was designed in the 2070s, with a retro-futuristic, almost over-designed case.
Dubbed the space watch, it draws its inspiration from Archie – the ‘owl ship’ from Watchmen – and the Padme Amidala’s J-type 327 from Star Wars.
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It’s made from a blend of stainless steel and titanium and it has two faces because underneath the grooved steel cover, you’ll find the power reserve and digital seconds indications.
Urwerk was founded in 1997 in Geneva by Felix Baumgartner, a third generation watchmaker who learnt his craft in Schaffausen, and Martin Frei, who graduated from the Lucerne school of art and design.
And you can clearly see both elements – engineering and design – in every Urwerk timepiece.
Like other Urwerk models, it’s fitted with a ‘wandering-hour’ complication (there’s an arc that ‘wanders’ around the dial, it takes 60 minutes for a full revolution) and it is powered by Urwerk’s UR-13.01 cal, coming in with a 48-hour power reserve.
This is a crazy watch with an amazing design process behind it, but the price tag is equally stunning.
If you want to get your hands on one, you’ll have to fork out 250,000 Swiss franc ($270k / £205k). Ouch.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
