2013 the birth of EMC marked a seismic shift in fine watchmaking. For the first time, a fully mechanical movement could be monitored and adjusted by its wearer—thanks to an integrated electronic module designed not to control, but to measure.

At the heart of EMC lies a hand-wound mechanical movement crafted entirely in-house by URWERK. But what makes EMC revolutionary is the optical sensor that reads the oscillations of the balance wheel and compares them to a reference generated by a quartz oscillator. This allows the wearer to see how accurately the movement is running—and to fine-tune the rate via a screw on the back of the case. No need for a watchmaker’s bench. Just you, your EMC, and the pursuit of perfect time.

It was—and remains—a world first: a mechanical timepiece with artificial intelligence. A watch that listens. A watch that learns.

Key Versions:

– The original: raw, industrial, uncompromising. A 43mm steel case, technical dial layout, and a power reserve of 80 hours.

– More legible, more tactical. Added precision-grade dial, crosshair design, and a new military-green ceramic-coated case.

– Limited to 15 pieces the X-Ray Skeletonized dial reveals the intelligence system beneath, celebrating transparency in both design and philosophy.

– Limited edition Stormtrooper with a stark white ceramic-coated case. A nod to sci-fi influence, it combines brute force with storm-ready stealth.

Why it matters:

EMC doesn't just tell time, It’s a dialogue between man and machine. It redefined what mechanical watchmaking could be, interactive, reactive, and deeply personal.