Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 140
URWERK
REF. UR103-09 RG, TARGA, PINK GOLD
REF. UR103-09 RG, TARGA, PINK GOLD
EUR 35,000 - 55,000
USD 36,900 - 58,000 / HKD 290,000 - 456,000 / CHF 35,300 - 56,000
Sold: EUR 55,900
Fine and rare 18k pink gold manual winding wristwatch with 4 orbiting and rotating satellites display the hours, with each satellite indicating the time in a both analogue and digital fashion as it arcs across the minute chapter
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Urwerk, Swiss
Model TARGA
Reference UR103-09 RG
Year Circa 2010's
Case No. 130
Material Pink gold
Bracelet Leather with 18k pink gold buckle
Caliber 3.03
Dimensions 50 x 36 mm
Weight 128,10 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, dial and movement
Notes
Launched in 1996 and born from the collaboration of Thomas and Felix Baumgartner with the collaboration of the designer Martin Frei. Thomas began his career in Saint-Croix working as a pendulier while his brother Felix completed his watchmaking school in Solothurn and worked for Svend Andersen.
All three had a fascination for the kinetic and microcosmic quality of wristwatches and the first designs for an unconventional time display started in 1995.
Launched in 2002 ,after the now classic and collected reference 101 and 102, the company was at a turning point and had a life changing decision to make how to continue the survival of their business and it was at that vital point that UR 103 was launched featuring the newly improved satellite display system and an innovative “control board“ on the reverse. In 2010 after a very successful career, it was decided that they would discontinue the UR-103 before creating their next horological piece of history.
All three had a fascination for the kinetic and microcosmic quality of wristwatches and the first designs for an unconventional time display started in 1995.
Launched in 2002 ,after the now classic and collected reference 101 and 102, the company was at a turning point and had a life changing decision to make how to continue the survival of their business and it was at that vital point that UR 103 was launched featuring the newly improved satellite display system and an innovative “control board“ on the reverse. In 2010 after a very successful career, it was decided that they would discontinue the UR-103 before creating their next horological piece of history.