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URWERK Unveils The UR-100V Time And Culture III
UR-100V Time and Culture III
With the third entry in its 'Time and Culture' series, URWERK continues to explore how the passage of time has been expressed across civilizations. The new UR-100V Time and Culture III is a unique piece that draws inspiration from Georgian Orthodox iconography, brought to life through cloisonné enamel and miniature painting executed at the highest level.
The artwork featured on this edition is based on a 12th-century fresco from the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Georgia, depicting Christ surrounded by twelve celestial emblems, a reference to the cyclical nature of time: months, hours, and constellations. The execution is exceptional. Developed in collaboration with the Kakabadze studio in Tbilisi, the dial took over three years to complete, involving 19 separate enamel colors and 16 kiln firings. The cloisonné technique used here is rarely seen in contemporary watchmaking, and adds a layer of historic depth rarely encountered on modern pieces.
Assembly
Beneath this intricate artwork lies URWERK's UR 12.01 automatic movement, featuring the brand's signature wandering hour satellite display. As with previous UR-100V models, time is read via a set of rotating hour satellites sweeping across a fixed minute scale. The movement also incorporates a Windfänger turbine system to regulate the winding mechanism. It operates at 28,800 vph, with a 48-hour power reserve.
Miniature painting
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The case is crafted in 18K yellow gold, measuring 41mm wide and 49.7mm long, with a thickness of 14mm. Paired with an Alcantara-lined leather strap and secured by a matching gold pin buckle, the watch carries the visual presence expected of a URWERK watch, while housing an artistic narrative rarely explored in this medium.
The UR-100V Time and Culture III is a pièce unique, offering collectors a one-of-a-kind interpretation of time through the lens of history, religion, and craftsmanship. While the enamel work reflects centuries-old artistic traditions, the underlying watch remains unmistakably modern URWERK.
