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Urwerk has concluded its UR-10 SpaceMeter series with a new blue version, the UR-10 SpaceMeter Blue Final Edition, a limited edition of just 25 pieces. The timepiece is the third in the series, following the UR-10 Dark and UR-10 Metal, presenting the unconventional display of time for which Urwerk is known – a round dial, central hands, and concentric circles. However, Urwerk maintains its standards of futuristic and space-inspired mechanics, and the three subdials do not simply tell the conventional hours, minutes, and seconds, but rather track the movement of the Earth orbiting the Sun and travelling continuously through the cosmos.
The inspiration behind the UR-10 originated partly from the restoration work of Gérard Baumgartner, father of Urwerk’s co-founder, Felix Baumgartner. Gérard restored a rare Gustave Sandoz astronomical clock featuring multiple celestial displays, and this historical object became one of the conceptual foundations of the UR-10. As with many creations of the brand, the mechanics are not decorative for their own sake, but every function translates abstract scientific concepts into mechanical form.
Also Read: Urwerk introduces the UR-100V LS “LightSpeed” Ceramic
The dial is organised around a central hours-and-minutes display accompanied by three astronomical subdials. At 2 o’clock, the “EARTH” counter measures the Earth’s daily rotation at the equator, displaying every 10 kilometres travelled in increments of 500 metres. At 4 o’clock, the “SUN” counter tracks the Earth’s orbital movement around the Sun, indicating every 1,000 kilometres travelled in 20-kilometre increments. At 9 o’clock, a double concentric “ORBIT” counter combines both planetary movements, translating Earth’s rotation and solar revolution into synchronised scales.
The reverse side of the watch continues this astronomical narrative. A peripheral hand traces the hours on a 24-hour scale, representing the Earth’s complete rotation. The caseback is engraved with pictograms representing “Rotation” and “Revolution,” with one indication read clockwise and the other counterclockwise.
Mechanically, the UR-10 introduces one of Urwerk’s more technically innovative winding systems, the patented Double Flow Turbine. This self-winding mechanism incorporates two counter-rotating propellers stacked together to regulate rotor speed and reduce mechanical stress. When the rotor spins opposite its winding direction, excessive speed can place strain on the movement. The twin turbines generate controlled airflow between their blades, slowing the system and preserving long-term reliability while also creating a distinctive visual effect.
Driving this mechanism is the automatic Calibre UR-10.01. The movement operates at 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and provides a 43-hour power reserve. It uses a Swiss lever escapement and incorporates materials such as steel, brass, ARCAP, CuBe, Durnico, and nickel manufactured via LIGA technology. The movement is finished with circular graining, straight graining, sandblasting, and polished screw heads.
Also Read: Urwerk closes the year with UR-230 “Black Star”
The case measures 45.4 mm wide, 44 mm long, and 7.13 mm thick, excluding the crystal. It combines a sandblasted titanium case middle with a sandblasted steel caseback. The watch features glare-proofed sapphire crystals and is water resistant to 30 metres.
The dial is finished in ADL-treated blue with curved circular satin finishing. The counters at 2 and 4 o’clock feature fine sandblasting, while the 9 o’clock display uses a circular satin finish. The hands are manufactured in-house – syringe-style hands with Super-LumiNova are used for hours and minutes, while open-tipped hands indicate the astronomical distance displays. Completing the watch is a sandblasted titanium bracelet secured by a titanium folding clasp.
The Urwerk UR-10 SpaceMeter Blue Final Edition is priced at approx. INR 69,30,000 (CHF 70,000). The timepiece will join other discontinued models – these are not simply retired but incorporated into the Maison’s internal “Legends” archive, a customary practice for the brand.
Images: Courtesy Urwerk
Urwerk has concluded its UR-10 SpaceMeter series with a new blue version, the UR-10 SpaceMeter Blue Final Edition, a limited edition of just 25 pieces. The timepiece is the third in the series, following the UR-10 Dark and UR-10 Metal, presenting the unconventional display of time for which Urwerk is known – a round dial, central hands, and concentric circles. However, Urwerk maintains its standards of futuristic and space-inspired mechanics, and the three subdials do not simply tell the conventional hours, minutes, and seconds, but rather track the movement of the Earth orbiting the Sun and travelling continuously through the cosmos.
The inspiration behind the UR-10 originated partly from the restoration work of Gérard Baumgartner, father of Urwerk’s co-founder, Felix Baumgartner. Gérard restored a rare Gustave Sandoz astronomical clock featuring multiple celestial displays, and this historical object became one of the conceptual foundations of the UR-10. As with many creations of the brand, the mechanics are not decorative for their own sake, but every function translates abstract scientific concepts into mechanical form.
Also Read: Urwerk introduces the UR-100V LS “LightSpeed” Ceramic
The dial is organised around a central hours-and-minutes display accompanied by three astronomical subdials. At 2 o’clock, the “EARTH” counter measures the Earth’s daily rotation at the equator, displaying every 10 kilometres travelled in increments of 500 metres. At 4 o’clock, the “SUN” counter tracks the Earth’s orbital movement around the Sun, indicating every 1,000 kilometres travelled in 20-kilometre increments. At 9 o’clock, a double concentric “ORBIT” counter combines both planetary movements, translating Earth’s rotation and solar revolution into synchronised scales.
The reverse side of the watch continues this astronomical narrative. A peripheral hand traces the hours on a 24-hour scale, representing the Earth’s complete rotation. The caseback is engraved with pictograms representing “Rotation” and “Revolution,” with one indication read clockwise and the other counterclockwise.
Mechanically, the UR-10 introduces one of Urwerk’s more technically innovative winding systems, the patented Double Flow Turbine. This self-winding mechanism incorporates two counter-rotating propellers stacked together to regulate rotor speed and reduce mechanical stress. When the rotor spins opposite its winding direction, excessive speed can place strain on the movement. The twin turbines generate controlled airflow between their blades, slowing the system and preserving long-term reliability while also creating a distinctive visual effect.
Driving this mechanism is the automatic Calibre UR-10.01. The movement operates at 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and provides a 43-hour power reserve. It uses a Swiss lever escapement and incorporates materials such as steel, brass, ARCAP, CuBe, Durnico, and nickel manufactured via LIGA technology. The movement is finished with circular graining, straight graining, sandblasting, and polished screw heads.
Also Read: Urwerk closes the year with UR-230 “Black Star”
The case measures 45.4 mm wide, 44 mm long, and 7.13 mm thick, excluding the crystal. It combines a sandblasted titanium case middle with a sandblasted steel caseback. The watch features glare-proofed sapphire crystals and is water resistant to 30 metres.
The dial is finished in ADL-treated blue with curved circular satin finishing. The counters at 2 and 4 o’clock feature fine sandblasting, while the 9 o’clock display uses a circular satin finish. The hands are manufactured in-house – syringe-style hands with Super-LumiNova are used for hours and minutes, while open-tipped hands indicate the astronomical distance displays. Completing the watch is a sandblasted titanium bracelet secured by a titanium folding clasp.
The Urwerk UR-10 SpaceMeter Blue Final Edition is priced at approx. INR 69,30,000 (CHF 70,000). The timepiece will join other discontinued models – these are not simply retired but incorporated into the Maison’s internal “Legends” archive, a customary practice for the brand.
Images: Courtesy Urwerk
