In this Dark version of the UR-150, URWERK sublimates mechanical brutality in a dark and bewitching aesthetic, a true fusion of power and elegance.
URWERK UR-150 “Dark Scorpion”: The Fusion of Shadow and Precision
The URWERK UR-150 Dark Scorpion is a resolutely bold creation, where dark hues and URWERK’s iconic retrograde mechanism unite to capture the essence of time with fearsome precision. This limited edition, both elegant and fierce, takes the House’s aesthetic and mechanical exploration a step further.
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”.
Mohamed Ali’s legendary motto, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”, perfectly illustrates the spirit of the UR-150 Dark Scorpion. This watch flies lightly thanks to its curvaceous design, but strikes with the power of an exceptionally lightning-fast retrograde mechanism. Inspired by the scorpion, it evokes both the suppleness of its movement and the precision of its attack.
Dark and bewitching design
The UR-150 Dark adopts a mysterious allure thanks to its dark, matte finishes, which reinforce its unique character. The black DLC titanium case and domed sapphire crystal combine to create an aesthetic that is both modern and timeless. The arched profile integrates perfectly with the bracelet and hugs the contours of the wrist, creating visual and functional harmony.
Martin Frei, co-founder and creative director of URWERK, explains: “The UR-150 Dark represents the tension between the softness of its forms and the brutality of its mechanism. We like to play with this contradiction, because that’s where beauty is born.”
The Retrograde Mechanism: Precision and Power
At the heart of the UR-150 Dark is a retrograde satellite movement that illustrates URWERK’s horological expertise. The minute display, extended over a 240-degree arc, is distinguished by its fluidity and precision. Every hour, the retrograde hand makes a dazzling leap back to zero in a hundredth of a second, while the satellite hours rotate simultaneously in a fascinating mechanical ballet.
Felix Baumgartner, master watchmaker and co-founder of URWERK, describes this mechanism as a veritable “ Perfect Storm ‘: ’The challenge was to synchronize the retrograde jump and the rotation of the satellites while maintaining absolute precision.”
Technical performance and innovation
To control the forces at play, the UR-150 Dark incorporates a speed regulator that dampens the rapid return of the retrograde hand, ensuring a smooth transition. Its automatic winding system, equipped with a double set of turbines, protects the rotor from shocks and ensures optimum energy efficiency.
The use of lightweight yet robust materials, such as titanium, reduces the moving mass and ensures perfect isochrony. This retrograde mechanism, the most ambitious ever designed by URWERK, embodies the company’s technical excellence.
An Exceptional Limited Edition
The URWERK UR-150 Dark Scorpion is limited to just 50 pieces. It is aimed at collectors and watch enthusiasts looking for a watch that transcends convention and tells a captivating story at every turn. With its dark design and bold mechanism, it embodies the very essence of watchmaking innovation.
Technical specifications of the UR-150 Dark Scorpion
- Movement: Retrograde satellite with wandering hours
- Minute display: 240° arc with fast retrograde hand
- Material: Black DLC titanium case
- Winding: Automatic with double turbine regulator
- Limited edition: 50 pieces
With its dark aesthetics and impressive mechanical performance, the URWERK UR-150 Dark Scorpion is much more than a watch: it’s a modern work of art where innovation and design intertwine.
URWERK reinvents its signature complication, the satellite hours. New mechanism, new scenography. The UR-150 “Scorpion” presents itself in a rounded shell. But don’t be fooled by its debonair and peaceful appearance, the UR-150 hides a fearsome device, a lightning sting whose lethal function is triggered in a hundredth of a second. Beware of the wicked mechanism!
Movement Calibre UR-50.01 with automatic winding system governed by a double turbine Jewels 38 Frequency 28,800v / h – 4Hz Power reserve 43 hours
Materials Aluminum satellite hours mounted on a brass carrousel; aluminum retrograde hand Finishes Circular graining, sandblasting, bead-blasting, strapping Chamfered screw heads SuperLumiNova-painted hour and minute markers
Case Material Titanium sandblasted then bead-blasted and steel with anthracite PVD treatment for the Dark model Dimensions Width: 42.49mm x length: 52.31mm x thickness: 14.79mm Glass Sapphire crystal Water resistance Screw-down crown. Pressure tested to 5ATM (50m)
Indications Satellite time; minutes
Rubber strap KISKA
