Geneva, Nov 05, 2022

LOT 62

URWERK, REF. 102-38, PROTOTYPE No. 01, ALUMINIUM AND PLATINUM

CHF 25,000 - 45,000

EUR 25,800 - 46,300 / USD 24,900 - 44,800 / HKD 196,000 - 352,000

Sold: CHF 100,000

A very fine, prototype, self-winding, aluminium and platinum wristwatch with satellite indication


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 1-8

As new

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Urwerk, Switzerland

Reference 102-38

Year Sold in July 2000

Case No. 1

Bracelet leather with a stainless steel buckle

Diameter 38 mm.

Caliber modified 2892 A1, 21 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories original fitted box, copy of the original invoice

Notes

Not to be confused with the later very small production series which was numbered on the caseback out of 25 examples initially planned, this model was the first prototype of the model and features on the caseback simply the number 1. Email communication with the manufacture reveals that in fact only between 5 and 10 pieces were ever made of this series as making these aluminium/platinum cases waterproof was simply too costly and complex. A unique opportunity to acquire the first piece ever made of the UR 102-38 in virtually unused condition since its purchase by the owner in 2000.

Provenance

Property of the original Swiss owner