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Urwerk
Founded in 1997 in Zurich by watchmaker Felix Baumgartner and designer Martin Frei, Urwerk is a contemporary independent horological brand headquartered in Geneva. The marque is technically defined by its departure from traditional hands, utilizing revolving satellite complications and wandering hour indications to display time. Their movements often incorporate pneumatic turbines to regulate automatic winding systems and utilize non-traditional materials such as carbon fiber, AlTiN, and various aerospace alloys. Urwerk occupies the high-end independent market tier, with annual production typically limited to fewer than 150 pieces. Entry prices generally exceed $50,000, with complex editions reaching several hundred thousand dollars. The UR-103 series is recognized as the definitive model line that established the brand’s aesthetic and mechanical identity, though the UR-100 and UR-220 lines currently represent their core technical output for collectors.
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Featured Urwerk listings
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Urwerk · analog-shift
Urwerk Urwerk UR-103 Platinum 'Targa' 103
Ref. 103 · Platinum
€41k
Urwerk · a-collected-man
Urwerk Black Cobra "Unique Piece" | UR-CC1 | Grey Gold CKWGG_U20
Ref. CKWGG_U2088 · Stainless Steel
€147k
Urwerk · a-collected-man
Urwerk UR-210S, #01/35, Stainless Steel 210S
Ref. 210S · Stainless Steel
€91k
Urwerk · a-collected-man
Urwerk UR-101 | Yellow Gold 101
Ref. 101 · 18k Yellow Gold
€60k
Urwerk · collective-horology
Urwerk URWERK UR-100V P.02 for Collective (Sold Out) 100V
Ref. 100V · Stainless Steel
€58k
Urwerk · collective-horology
Urwerk URWERK UR-100V P.02 - SpaceTime with GunMetal Finish (Pre
Ref. 100V · Stainless Steel
€56k
19 live Urwerk listings tracked
Range €30k - €147k · median €44k · 3 tracked dealers.
analog-shift
Urwerk UR-103 Platinum 'Targa'
Ref. 103 · Platinum
€41k
a-collected-man
Black Cobra "Unique Piece" | UR-CC1 | Grey Gold
Ref. CKWGG_U2088 · Stainless Steel
€147k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-210S, #01/35, Stainless Steel
Ref. 210S · Stainless Steel
€91k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-101 | Yellow Gold
Ref. 101 · 18k Yellow Gold
€60k
Sold · archive
collective-horology
URWERK UR-100V P.02 for Collective (Sold Out)
Ref. 100V · Stainless Steel
€58k
Sold · archive
collective-horology
URWERK UR-100V P.02 - SpaceTime with GunMetal Finish (Pre-Ow
Ref. 100V · Stainless Steel
€56k
Sold · archive
collective-horology
URWERK UR-100V P.02 - SpaceTime with GunMetal Finish (Pre-Ow
Ref. 100V · Stainless Steel
€52k
Sold · archive
collective-horology
URWERK UR-100V P.02 - SpaceTime with GunMetal Finish (Pre-Ow
Ref. 100V · Stainless Steel
€48k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-102 Wandering Hours | Stainless Steel
Ref. 102 · Stainless Steel
€47k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-100V | Full Black Titanium Jacket
Ref. 100V · Grade 5 Titanium
€44k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-103.01 | Rose Gold
Ref. 103.01 · 18k Rose Gold
€44k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-103.08 TiAlN | Stainless Steel
Ref. 103.08 · Stainless Steel
€40k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-103.07 | White Gold
Ref. 103.07 · 18k White Gold
€39k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-103.01 | White Gold
Ref. 103.01 · 18k White Gold
€38k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-103.07 | White Gold
Ref. 103.07 · 18k White Gold
€37k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-100 Iron | Wandering Hours | Steel
Ref. 100 · Stainless Steel
€33k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-105 CT Iron | Stainless Steel
Ref. 105 · Stainless Steel
€32k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
103.01 EW | Wandering Hours | White Gold
Ref. 103.01 · 18k White Gold
€30k
Sold · archive
a-collected-man
UR-103.08 TiAlN | Stainless Steel
Ref. 103.08 · Stainless Steel
€30k
Sold · archive
Tracked dealers carrying Urwerk
| Dealer | Country | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| A Collected Man | UK | 14 |
| Collective Horology | US | 4 |
| Analog/Shift | US | 1 |
Urwerk buying policies
Public summaries. The selling dealer's posted policy is authoritative.
Authentication
All Urwerk listings shown on MostExpensiveWatches are tracked from vetted secondary-market dealers. Authentication is the selling dealer's responsibility — for Urwerk specifically, confirm serial-to-reference alignment, box-and-papers if claimed, original bracelet links, and movement integrity. For modern pieces, verify the original guarantee card is dated and stamped.
Shipping
Shipping, insurance, duties, and import handling vary by the selling dealer. International buyers should confirm with their local customs broker before committing — luxury watches over $5,000 often require declared insurance and may attract import VAT or duty.
Returns
Return windows vary by dealer (typically 3–14 days for inspection-only returns). Confirm directly with the listing merchant before purchase. MostExpensiveWatches does not process returns directly.
Valuation
Urwerk secondary-market prices move with auction comps, production volume signals, and dealer inventory turns. The range shown reflects current live listings — historical auction hammers may sit higher.
Auktionshistorie - Urwerk
Dokumentierte Hammerpreise von Phillips, Christie's und Sotheby's.
| Reference | Model | Hammer | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naissance d'une Montre II | Greubel Forsey x Urwerk x Dominique Buser x Cyrano Devanthey | $455,168 | 2023 | Phillips Geneva |
| UR-102.02 | TimeForArt (Reloaded) | $403,200 | 2022 | Phillips New York |
| UR-102 Gaïa | UR-102 Gaïa Only Watch 2021 | $305,200 | 2021 | Christie's Geneva |
| Moon Satellite | De Bethune x Urwerk Moon Satellite Only Watch 2019 | $303,000 | 2019 | Christie's Geneva |
| UR-CC1 | King Cobra | $211,328 | 2024 | Phillips Hong Kong |
| UR-110 RG | Torpedo | $149,985 | 2018 | Phillips Geneva |
| UR-CC1 | UR-CC1 King Cobra | $148,590 | 2025 | Christie's Hong Kong |
| UR-210 | Maltese Falcon | $133,197 | 2024 | Phillips Geneva |
Frequently asked
What is the price range for Urwerk watches?
Currently in stock across our partner retailers, Urwerk watches range from $32k to $160k, with a median price of $48k. There are 19 Urwerk references available right now.
Which Urwerk references are most available right now?
The top Urwerk references currently in stock are 100V, 103.01, 103.08.
What case materials does Urwerk use most often?
Across our live Urwerk inventory, the most common case materials are Stainless Steel, 18k White Gold, Platinum.
What complications does Urwerk offer?
Our live Urwerk inventory features watches with Skeletonized. Urwerk, founded 1997, builds rotating satellite hour displays — among the most distinctive horological complications of the 21st century.
Is Urwerk a good investment?
Urwerk holds value well in the collector market, particularly limited editions and discontinued references. Investment performance varies by reference — check auction records on Phillips, Christie's and Sotheby's.