UR-202/203: Enter The Turbine
In 2008, URWERK unveiled the UR-202 "Hammerhead," a groundbreaking evolution of their wandering-hour satellite complication, featuring telescopic minute hands that extended and retracted to track the minutes with precision. Its bold, shark-inspired case and futuristic aesthetic embodied the brand's avant-garde spirit, capturing collectors' imaginations. The UR-202 also introduced an industry-first turbine-regulated winding system, allowing the wearer to adjust winding efficiency using miniature air turbines—an ingenious blend of traditional horology and cutting-edge innovation.
Several notable variants further enriched the UR-202's legacy, including the ultra-rare "White Shark," limited to just 12 monochrome stainless-steel and titanium pieces, and the "UR-202S Full Metal Jacket," a 50-piece run marking URWERK's first integrated metal bracelet. Renowned collectors like Michael Jordan, and Jackie Chan embraced the model, solidifying its iconic status. Today, the UR-202 remains a pivotal chapter in URWERK's story, celebrated for its inventive mechanics and daring design philosophy.
Released in 2010 as an ultra-exclusive evolution of the UR-202, the UR-203 took the Hammerhead’s pioneering mechanics a step further. Produced in a strictly limited edition of just 20 pieces, each crafted in platinum with a black PVD finish, the UR-203 showcased an open-worked dial that revealed its intricate mechanics. It retained the celebrated telescopic hands and turbine winding system from the UR-202, while reintroducing the unique "control board" complication featuring an oil-change indicator and a 150-year odometer—details originally seen on the UR-201. The UR-203 stands today as a rare and sought-after collector’s piece, beautifully exemplifying URWERK’s uncompromising dedication to mechanical innovation and artistic design.
