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Model Name:
Urwerk UR-111C LE-25
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Reference:
UR-111C
Price ($)
$
140000
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
9.3
Crowd Rating:
3217
Watch Description
UR-SPECIAL PROJECTS
UR-111C
“There has to be a strong bond with a mechanism that merges into your wrist. For this reason, we created a new interface with the watch. Instead of the conventional crown, we conceived a roller integrated into the top of the case for a new sensation.”
FELIX BAUMGARTNER
THE UR-111C
In the URWERK tradition, none of the indications of the UR-111C watch are conventional. Never has a roller on the case performed the functions of the crown, nor have the running seconds meandered across a cluster of optical fibers. Nor would it be an authentic URWERK watch if its case didn’t look as if it had been designed by a Sci-fi passionate.
IMAGE CONDUCTOR FOR EASY READING OF THE DIGITAL SECONDS
Digital seconds appear alternately, transported into visual range by a dense cluster of precisely aligned optical fibers. A world Première in the watchmaking area!
DIGITAL SECOND
The UR-111C’s digital seconds are mounted alternately on two tiny wheels. Each openwork seconds wheel weighs 0.018 grams (0.025g with numerals) — miniature lacework in metal thanks to the LIGA process.
BEVEL GEARS FOR 90° TRANSMISSION – DRIVING THE CONES AND MINUTE CYLINDER
Converting the horizontal movement to a vertical time display required precisely angled transmission with miniature bevel gears.
JUMPING CYLINDER MECHANISM
The minute cylinder rotates 300 degrees to bring the helix to the 60th minute, at the same time arming a long, coiled spring. To bring the helix back to the start, the spring releases to snap the cylinder forward.
LINEAR CROWN ON TOP OF THE CASE
Instead of the conventional crown at the end of the stem, URWERK conceived a roller integrated into the top of the case above and parallel to the winding stem. Bevel gears for 90° transmission –
driving the cones and minute cylinder.
HAND-SETTING MODE
Instead of pulling out a crown you swing out a lever from the side of the case.
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Avante Garde
Sapphire
Automatic
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A.I. Watch Review:
# Urwerk UR-111C LE-25 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Urwerk UR-111C LE-25 is an avant-garde rectangular sports watch featuring a groundbreaking linear time display on three vertical rails for hours, minutes, and jumping seconds with a patented "clack" reset mechanism at 10 o'clock, powered by the automatic Caliber UR-11.01 offering a 48-hour power reserve, ideal for bold collectors and innovators seeking ultra-exclusive pieces limited to just 25 titanium-cased examples.
## Overall Watch Rating: 9.3/10.0
**History & Innovation Metric (10.0/10.0)** - Urwerk's pioneering linear display and wandering hours heritage place it at the pinnacle, outshining even MB&F in radical advancement.
**Rarity Metric (9.9/10.0)** - With only 25 pieces produced and secondary prices exceeding $120,000, it rivals the scarcest Patek Philippe limited editions.
**Movement Metric (9.9/10.0)** - The UR-11.01's intricate linear mechanism with 42 jewels and Geneva finishing benchmarks against the finest independent automatics like Kari Voutilainen.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.9/10.0)** - The vertical rail numerals with lume and clous de Paris texture deliver unmatched originality, surpassing Greubel Forsey in visual impact.
**Brand Metric (9.7/10.0)** - Urwerk embodies haute horlogerie prestige akin to Richard Mille, boosted by its micro-production and global cult following.
**Material Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Grade 5 titanium sandblasting, PVD steel accents, and AR-coated sapphire rival the premium builds of H. Moser & Cie.
**Complications Metric (9.0/10.0)** - The power reserve indicator paired with linear time execution offers solid complexity on par with Hautlence's innovations.
**Functions Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Core timekeeping plus power reserve and unique seconds perform reliably, matching high-end Omega models.
**Versatility Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Its polarizing avant-garde aesthetic suits statement occasions but trails more wearable icons like Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.1
## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Exceptional strength in innovation, rarity, movement, and design define this collector's gem, tempered by middling versatility and functions, delivering solid value well below its implied performance price of $1,620,000.
## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: The watch punches above its weight in exclusivity and ingenuity but trades at a premium relative to everyday versatility.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
