The Earth isn't standing still. The Urwerk UR-10 Space Meter tells us that it's actually moving at super high speeds.

Transcending the boundaries of time and space, Urwerk's new UR-10 Spacemeter is a unique timepiece that not only tells the time but also visualizes the distance the Earth travels through space. While appearing at first glance to be a classic three-hand watch, inside it lies a "cosmic mechanism" that numerically records the Earth's rotation and revolution. It embodies Urwerk's philosophy of "redefining time" in the most poetic and scientific way possible.

Urwerk's new challenge: measuring time and space

　Urwerk has unveiled the UR-10 Spacemeter, a limited edition model that combines traditional watchmaking with cosmic measurement, a timepiece that tells not only hours and minutes but also distances related to the movement of the Earth.

　At first glance, you might be surprised to see that it has a typical case and hour and minute hands, which are unusual for an Urwerk watch. However, upon closer inspection, this watch is indeed a typical Urwerk watch.

Classic at first glance, but true Urwerk inside

　This watch is horologically innovative, aesthetically understated yet unconventional, and exudes elegance. The syringe-shaped hour and minute hands are filled with Super-LumiNova, and the in-house crafted black or gray dial features three subdials measuring the distance the Earth travels in the time-space continuum.

Three subdials that visualize the Earth's rotation and revolution

　The subdial marked "Earth" at 2 o'clock moves in 500-meter increments as the Earth rotates on its axis for one day, completing one revolution in 10 kilometers.

　The "Sun" counter at 4 o'clock ticks in 20 kilometre increments, with one revolution being the 1000km it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun, while the "Orbit" subdial at 9 o'clock merges these trajectories, representing the 1000km rotation and the 64,000km revolution as one revolution on the same subdial.

You might get the impression that the Earth is standing still, but it tells you that it is moving incredibly fast, both in its rotation and revolution.

A cosmic dance engraved on the case back

　In addition to the dial, the case back also features a 24-hour display. Here, the words "rotation" and "revolution" are engraved, with rotation read clockwise and revolution read counterclockwise. This striking contrast reflects the counterclockwise revolution of the Earth itself, poetically evoking the dance of the universe.

A simple yet extremely complex case structure

　The titanium and stainless steel case measures 45.40 x 44 mm and is just 7.13 mm thick. While its clean appearance is apparent at first glance, it's the result of complex engineering: the titanium upper case and stainless steel caseback are fitted together and sealed by vertical screws on the side of the case.

　Martin Frey, artistic director and co-founder of Urwerk, said:

"The case is clean and symmetrical, but with a very unique construction. It is secured with screws from the side, a technique that Gérald Genta once used. This construction is typical of some iconic watches. The case has just two parts and no middle case. It looks simple, but in reality it is very complex."

In-house designed movement, Cal. UR-10.01

　This model is equipped with the automatic movement Cal. UR-10.01. Urwerk partnered with Vaucher Manufacture to develop the base movement, but the complication module was designed in-house.

　The movement also features the patented "Dual Flow Turbine" technology, which features two counter-rotating propellers to control winding efficiency. The movement operates at 28,800 vph and has a power reserve of approximately 43 hours.

　The UR-10 Spacemeter will be available in a limited edition of 50 pieces: 25 with a black titanium dial and 25 with a gray titanium dial.