Travel Watch Collection

Jay (Eire) · 2023-06-23T13:21:42Z

Jay (Eire) takes his Urwerk as a travel watch, sparking discussion on luxury watch reliability, service times, and the unique challenges of traveling with independent haute horlogerie.

Jay (Eire) challenges conventional wisdom about travel watches, opting for an Urwerk on an extended trip despite its perceived lack of versatility. His decision to prioritize security over daily wearability sparks a fascinating discussion on the practicalities of traveling with high-value independent timepieces. This article explores the unique considerations collectors face when taking their most prized possessions on the road.

While I took the Furlan Marri for those suit/shirt days I really couldn’t go without something more substantial for several weeks away. For the first time ever I took the Urwerk.

Definitely not the most versatile of watches, which is usually the prerequisite for travel. But not having to rely on a hotel safe it was easier to take a watch that I wouldn’t need to wear daily and could leave at home without worry.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Urwerk experienced unexplained stopping and starting during the trip, an issue the author attributes to infrequent wear in a large collection where no single watch gets extended wrist time.
A contributor argues that such issues should not occur in the Urwerk's price range, regardless of its mechanical complexity, sharing an anecdote about a friend's new Audemars Piguet perpetual calendar that also stopped shortly after purchase.
The author expresses hesitation about sending the watch for service due to the anticipated lengthy turnaround time, preferring to continue wearing it regularly unless the stopping issue recurs or a direct replacement is available.
A lighthearted query about the Urwerk's robust case design suggests its potential for unconventional uses, highlighting the watch's distinctive and substantial build.

The Discussion

Arronax

Jun 23, 2023

To the future! I do wonder however, can you use the case lid to break walnuts or open oysters?

pfang56

Jun 23, 2023

A spaceship on the wrist. I love it! Peter

Watchonthewrist

Jun 24, 2023

Such a amazing and cool UR

Jay (Eire)

Jun 24, 2023

Fortunately it started working as randomly as it stopped.

Ronald Held

Jun 24, 2023

As a travel watch. I might be concerned about robbery

MTR

Jun 24, 2023

Did you research the reasons for this?

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