Wristshot
foversta shares a comprehensive wristshot report from Baselworld 2013, offering a personal selection of highlights from over 40 appointments. This article provides a valuable snapshot of the fair's most intriguing releases, capturing both established brands and independent watchmakers through a collector's lens.
The UR-110, known as the "Torpedo," represents a significant evolution in Urwerk's satellite time display architecture. It departs from the earlier UR-200 series by introducing a new configuration where the three rotating hour satellites are mounted on planetary gears, which in turn orbit a central carousel. This design allows the hour indicators to remain parallel to each other as they traverse the minute track on the right side of the case, offering a distinct visual and mechanical interpretation of time. The model is characterized by its asymmetrical case and the prominent minute track.
The watch features a mechanical self-winding movement, the UR-9.01, which provides a substantial power reserve. The case is typically constructed from a combination of materials, often titanium for the main body with a contrasting bezel material. The crystal is sapphire, providing durability and clarity for viewing the complex display. The case dimensions are notable for their presence on the wrist, reflecting the brand's design philosophy.
For collectors, the UR-110 is a key reference that showcases Urwerk's commitment to unconventional timekeeping and advanced mechanical engineering. It appeals to those interested in horological innovation and a departure from traditional watchmaking aesthetics. The model has been produced in various material combinations and finishes, each offering a unique character within the UR-110 series, solidifying its place as a distinctive piece in contemporary independent watchmaking.
It is a very nice summary your show us here. What can I say ... there are many watches I'm very interested by this year: - The Claret chrono and the Opus 13 are maybe my fav - The Julien Coudray has now got this simplicity it needed - The haldimann seems gorgeous. - This Fonderie 47 I didn't know about seems interesting - Even the Hublot Ferrari is a very interesting machine - The Chrono manual GP 1966 looks so different from the previous Auto models but the great imrovement is this Constant esc
The reports will come later... Fx
Many nice watches to love. Thanks for sharing, FX. Vte :)
Thanks for your comments. Fx
I was supposed to be at Basel on sunday (flight tickets bought), but I had more important things to do here, so I stayed. Many nice watches I've missed, but thank to this, and other places, and people like you, it's been almost like being there. cheers Vte :)
demonstrative, thank you for taking the time and effort to give us pics of all these watches. Many of the watches shown have little to do with my taste, nevertheless many do have. In no order of preference my pics are, in alphabetical order as was presented: Blancpain, beautiful guilloche dial, showing a tourbillon and a carrousel. Breguet, although I find the dial a bit out balance. Bucherer, nice, the tourbillon looks great. Classica, Julien Coudray, beautiful dial for its simplicity, perhaps
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