URWERK has done it again, ending the year with an astronomical twist by revealing their latest creation, the UR-230 ‘Black Star.’ This watch is not here to light up your life; instead, it’s a master of shadows, embracing the darkness and letting glimpses of light shine through. After dabbling with the rawness of Carbon CTP and the milky hue of ceramic in previous models, the ‘Black Star’ wraps up the 230 collection with a cosmic bang, or perhaps more appropriately, a cosmic absorb.
Let’s dive deeper into the mechanics of this dark beauty. At its heart lies the Calibre UR-7.30, snugly fitted into a titanium vault that offers top-notch protection. Encasing this heart is a shell made of a ceramic composite developed specifically for URWERK. This high-tech composite interweaves layers of ceramic, fiberglass, and carbon fiber, creating a glossy and vibrant black that sparkles with specks of light. Imagine a black hole on your wrist, but better because it tells time.
Felix Baumgartner, URWERK’s master watchmaker, explains the intrigue with ceramic’s beauty and fragility, and how they engineered a solution that allows its shine without the risk of shattering. The ‘Black Star’ isn’t just a watch; it’s a physics lesson about light and darkness rolled into 44.81 mm of wrist candy.
As if having a black hole on your wrist wasn’t enough, URWERK wows us further with a satellite complication and a retrograde 3D hand. The minute hand embarks on an orbit of its own, only to whip back to the starting point at breakneck speed. What’s not to love about a watch that’s part time-teller, part thrill ride?
Powering this cosmic contraption is the dual turbine system, engineered to withstand shocks and regulate airflow, lending the automatic winding mechanism some serious heft. Can’t decide between automatic or manual winding? Fret not – the UR-230 offers both, with settings thoughtfully displayed on the watch face to help you choose your adventure.
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