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Old 26 August 2015, 03:13 AM   #1
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What do we think of Urwerk?

Ok I understand they're not the most beautiful watches around, and that they're not cheap, but they are IMO quite interesting, not for me at this stage but for someone who has a lot of money and watches and wants a very fun one to wear from time to time I think it's not bad…

Here's a few pics from the web of models I find interesting, you find them awful or do some have a little appeal to you?

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Old 26 August 2015, 03:14 AM   #2
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Old 26 August 2015, 03:19 AM   #3
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Cool brand but I am not the type who can pull of those watches, nor can I afford them.
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Old 26 August 2015, 04:11 AM   #4
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Cool brand but I am not the type who can pull of those watches, nor can I afford them.
I like the different designs and how the mechanical movement works.

When you first look at one, imo, you could be forgiven to think that it's not a mechanical watch
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Old 26 August 2015, 04:16 AM   #5
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not my cup of tea
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Old 26 August 2015, 04:18 AM   #6
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Not my choice of watch. to much going on
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Old 26 August 2015, 04:29 AM   #7
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Cool brand but I am not the type who can pull of those watches, nor can I afford them.
Neither am I Bas but I find them interesting

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I like the different designs and how the mechanical movement works.

When you first look at one, imo, you could be forgiven to think that it's not a mechanical watch
They are technological achievements for sure

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not my cup of tea
Well some I find nice, again if I had the financial means to have the pieces I dream about, I would be happy to had one of them as I find them amazing technologically

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Not my choice of watch. to much going on
Well yes but I like them, but understand if you don't, they are quite special… Never seen them in real but they look extremely well made and finished, even if they are completely different than other high end brands, even than RM pieces which are also technically advanced though in a very different way IMO
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Old 26 August 2015, 04:33 AM   #8
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I like them. Got to see them firsthand at Basel 2013. Wouldn't mind sporting one if I could afford it............so mute point.
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Old 26 August 2015, 05:23 AM   #9
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Very intriguing and innovative technology.

I am not big on the looks of them though, but they are way out of my price range.

Even if I had the cash for one, there are several other watches that would want more than one.
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Old 26 August 2015, 05:27 AM   #10
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Star Wars for the wrist comes to mind.

Interesting looking but too far from the traditional for me.
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Old 26 August 2015, 05:29 AM   #11
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I'm a mechanical engineer so I love them. I was lucky enough to be travelling in Switzerland and went into the boutique store. They let me try on a bunch of different watches with an average price of $100k.

I love odd complications and movements. Its like my DSSD... I'll never go to any depth but I appreciate the technology that is required to do it.

I love them. I have no idea what time it is... but I love the designs!
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Old 26 August 2015, 05:43 AM   #12
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I absolutely love Urwerk!

Wish that I could afford one
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Old 26 August 2015, 06:03 AM   #13
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Old 26 August 2015, 06:26 AM   #14
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I think they're amazing and would love to own own, particularly the one that comes with a tweed strap. Sadly out of my price range.

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Old 26 August 2015, 07:23 AM   #15
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Love to own one someday. Technology behind these modern watches quite amazing. You cannot just stick watch traditional and classic all the time. Break the rule and enjoy it.


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Old 26 August 2015, 11:14 AM   #16
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You can always buy Hublot they copy the design
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Old 26 August 2015, 11:47 AM   #17
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I think they certainly are very interesting watches however I much prefer the aesthetics of MB&F watches which occupy the same niche. But for me I'd rather have an RM over both brands.
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Old 26 August 2015, 11:55 AM   #18
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Old 26 August 2015, 12:43 PM   #19
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I think they certainly are very interesting watches however I much prefer the aesthetics of MB&F watches which occupy the same niche. But for me I'd rather have an RM over both brands.
Agree with the RM sentiment
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Old 26 August 2015, 02:13 PM   #20
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In that realm, I think I find the MB&F designs more desirable. Although don't think I'll be buying anything like those anytime soon
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Old 26 August 2015, 07:23 PM   #21
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I think they certainly are very interesting watches however I much prefer the aesthetics of MB&F watches which occupy the same niche. But for me I'd rather have an RM over both brands.
Well me too of course but as I said in a wide collection one is fun to have

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In that realm, I think I find the MB&F designs more desirable. Although don't think I'll be buying anything like those anytime soon
don't think anyone here will too, I kinda prefer some Urwerk to MB&F to be honest
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Old 26 August 2015, 07:30 PM   #22
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Some of their watches are not my cup of tea but I like the way they produce the watches and cranky idea behind it.Their price is beyond my budget and what is even more prohibitive thing for me is the fact that their products only can be serviced by them, even a certified accredited by many SWISS brands wouldn't like to put hands on these
God forbid, what if they go bankruptcy
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Old 26 August 2015, 07:41 PM   #23
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Some of their watches are not my cup of tea but I like the way they produce the watches and cranky idea behind it.Their price is beyond my budget and what is even more prohibitive thing for me is the fact that their products only can be serviced by them, even a certified accredited by many SWISS brands wouldn't like to put hands on these
God forbid, what if they go bankruptcy
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Old 26 August 2015, 08:38 PM   #24
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Old 26 August 2015, 09:19 PM   #25
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glad they are around, but, not for me.
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Old 26 August 2015, 10:04 PM   #26
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I would try out a HYT ahead of one of these - very clever stuff though!
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Old 26 August 2015, 10:07 PM   #27
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Wow I have just seen what HYT trade for in the secondary market - I may just buy one!

Sorry for going off topic!
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Old 26 August 2015, 10:37 PM   #28
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Like the technology but the look does not do it for me. The least radical and the cheapest MB&F would be as radical as I would go (legacy 101 all internal movement) but my collection is now done I think and I would be worried about ability to re sell.

Wife has been very supportive of hobby but she says the MB&F is a walk too far, ERWERK is even crazier.
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Old 27 August 2015, 02:55 AM   #30
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I have the 210.

I now prefer Indies over commercial brands like Patek, Rolex, or RM.
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