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Watch 105 Collection Overview

Jay (Eire) · 2021-05-26T15:01:22Z

Explore the Urwerk UR-105 with collector Jay (Eire). Dive into the unique appeal and horological debate surrounding Urwerk's innovative designs and material choices.

By Jay (Eire) · May 26, 2021 · 27 replies

Jay (Eire)

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Jay (Eire) initiates a compelling discussion around the Urwerk UR-105, a timepiece often debated for its horological merits yet universally acknowledged for its intriguing design. His post invites collectors to consider the unique appeal of Urwerk, challenging conventional notions of watchmaking. This article explores why the UR-105, and Urwerk in general, continues to captivate enthusiasts despite its polarizing nature.

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Not everyone’s cup of tea, and I know many friends here question the horological merits of Urwerk.

But I don’t think anyone argues that Urwerk is interesting.

Key Points from the Discussion

Urwerk timepieces, while not universally appealing, evoke a distinct sense of wearing something special due to their unique design and execution.
The choice of materials, such as tantalum in the Urwerk UR-105, significantly contributes to the watch's perceived value and appreciation, similar to other high-end watches utilizing rare or difficult-to-work metals.
Tantalum is a highly regarded metal among collectors, often favored alongside precious metals like honey gold and rose gold, despite its complex manufacturing process.

The Discussion

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K-Lo

May 26, 2021

Boo ya! There it is!!!

Nice sandals.. 🤪🤪🤪🤪

Jay (Eire)

May 26, 2021

Sun’s out, toe’s out ! Isn’t that what they say?

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K-Lo

May 26, 2021

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😉😉😉😉

Gelato Monster

May 27, 2021

sandal is more avant garde. match well with Urwerks, especially your Tantalum sandal

westrop

May 26, 2021

So,so cool! I love tantalum; that blue hue is amazing. Urwerk are interesting and unmistakable. It’s good thing to separate oneself from the crowd once in a while!

Jay (Eire)

May 26, 2021

Indeed. Tantalum has always been very appealing to me.

My first encounter was a tantalum Panerai. Again, like the Urwerk, a large price and so you could really appreciate that metal.

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