URWERK UR-220 SL "ASIMOV" Sci-Fi Inspired

CHF 147,000.00
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Only 15 UR-220 SL Asimov's were made.

The UR-220 Asimov marks one of the rarest evolutions in URWERK’s history, limited to only 15 examples worldwide, constrained not by desire but by production. Its case is crafted from CPT Carbon, a composite of 81 ultra-thin layers of carbon fibre, each aligned and pressed with surgical precision to create a feather-light yet extraordinarily resilient shell. The result: an organic texture that feels alive under light, as if the material itself were breathing.

Inside beats URWERK’s UR-7.20 calibre, the culmination of Felix Baumgartner’s mechanical mastery and Martin Frei’s visionary design language. The satellite hours glide across a luminous canvas, glowing with Swiss Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL, an advanced compound developed to maintain maximum brightness and endurance, like an alien artefact on the wrist.

The Asimov Inspiration

The name Asimov pays tribute to the legendary science-fiction author Isaac Asimov, whose works redefined our understanding of time, technology, and human potential. From The Foundation Trilogy to I,Robot and The Naked Sun, Asimov imagined futures governed by logic yet fuelled by emotion, worlds where precision met imagination. The UR-220 Asimov embodies that same duality: a mechanical creation built with mathematical rigour, yet animated by human creativity.

Asimov’s famous Three Laws of Robotics echo URWERK’s philosophy - order, function, and humanity must coexist. In the same spirit, this watch bridges the rational and the poetic: the precise calculation of its movement against the luminous poetry of its display. It is a wearable short story of science fiction turned reality.

Certified Pre-Owned

This UR-220 Asimov listed has been officially serviced, inspected and certified by URWERK watchmakers. In a like-new condition, it comes with a three-year international warranty, a new rubber velcro strap, and the assurance that it remains part of the brand’s living legacy,  a timepiece built for collectors who value both rarity and meaning.

Felix Baumgartner, co-founder and master watchmaker of URWERK: "The UR-220 SL (Super Luminova) is nicknamed and dedicated to Isaac Asimov, the grandfather of science fiction."

Martin Frei, co-founder and chief designer of URWERK: “I wanted to have the finest possible pattern traced along the length of the UR-220’s case. Therefore, I needed a special kind of carbon in layers that are not only parallel but as thin as possible. The concentric pattern you can see on the surface of the UR-220 is the result of this choice. The carbon layers underscore the curves of the sapphire-crystal glass of this watch. In terms of style and technique, this UR-220 is just the way I wanted it."

UR-220 SL ASIMOV

Case

Material: Carbon CTP (Carbon Thin Ply) – 81 layers. Case back in Black DLC-treated titanium
Dimensions: Width: 43.8mm; length: 53.6mm; depth: 14.8mm
Glasses: Sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 30m/3ATM
Surface finishes: Black DLC-coated shotpeened and sandblasted crown; Back black DLC-coated sandblasted caseback;
Pin: satin-finished body with sandblasted engraving, polished needle; polished screws. Black DLC-coated sandblasted crown guard.


Strap: Vulcarboné© cured rubber, reference “Kiska” with black
DLC-coated buckle; Velcro© fastening

Movement: Calibre UR-7.20, developed by URWERK

Escapement: Swiss Lever
Frequency: 28,800v/h, 4Hz
Balance spring: Flat
Power source: Single mainspring barrel
Power reserve: 48 hours
Winding system: Manual Wind
Materials: Baseplate in ARCAP P40, 3D minutes pointer in aluminium with bronze, counterweight; central spring in steel. Hour transporter in aluminium.

Surface finishes: Hours studs moulded in Swiss Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL. Black-lacquered markers.
Black circular-grained power-reserve bridge and module.
Black shotpeened power-reserve subdial.
Finely sandblasted carrousel and its cage featuring a circular satin finish and black rhodium-plated. Finely sandblasted satellite cam with a circular satin finish. Finely sandblasted PVD-blackened 3D hand SuperLuminova components: yellow glowing yellow for the hour transporters and hour-markers; white glowing blue for power reserves; green glowing green, red glowing green for the 60 minute marker and the end of the power-reserve scale. Polished screws.

UR-220 SL "ASIMOV"

Dimensions

  • Length: 53.6mm
  • Width: 43.8mm
  • Height: 14.8mm

Wrist size in photo: 17cm (6.7in)

Why buy from us?

Any URWERK bought from our official Pre-Owned collection is covered with our Pre-Owned two-year international warranty, for your peace of mind.

Our Certified Pre-Owned watches are refurbished, serviced and tested by our own watchmakers. Ensuring the URWERK quality is upheld. Enabling you to purchase a pre-loved URWERK in exceptional condition as close to as good as new as you fill find.

Please be aware that due to the protection of endangered species our watches cannot be shipped on Alligator leather straps. As this can result in major delays in you receiving your new purchase.

Leather straps can be purchased separately.

Your new timepiece will be delivered on our Baltimora technical fabric strap, backed with calf-leahter for comfort.

We have you covered; as a thank you for choosing URWERK, we ship worldwide free of charge. Fully tracked and traced.

Nice and Simple. But remember we DO NOT cover local import taxes and duties outside of Switzerland. These are the responsibility of the client. So please before making a purchase check with your local authorities regarding any possible fees. 

Delivery Options

Watches will be shipped using the best courier service based on your location. Please note, deliveries are not made on Bank Holidays or Sundays. Please allow additional time, if ordering on or near public holidays or weekends. Delivery will commence once payment is secured depending on payment type.

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Insurance

Your purchase is insured whilst in transit until it is delivered to you. We require a signature for any goods delivered, at which point responsibility for your purchased goods passes to you. If you do not receive the goods in person (i.e. for gift orders or where an item has been signed for by a concierge/reception desk) then the person who signs for the package confirms receipt and is accountable for the package.

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Returns of watches can only be for defects upon delivery.

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