Welcome back to another instalment of The Wind Up, our regular series looking at all of the newest watch releases of the past week. In this week’s round up we have new pieces from the likes of Richard Mille, Urwerk and Hublot. So, as always gents, sit back and enjoy!
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Urwerk UR-100 GunMetal
The brand’s astronomical watch is now available in a striking matte grey case. As if the UR-100 needed more personality, the GunMetal version combines a certain ruggedness with a delightful and super contemporary approach to the art of time-telling. Lots of curves, sharp edges and modern lines gives the wearer the feel that this is no ordinary watch. The UR-100 is chock-full of research and development, with Urwerk claiming two years worth of R&D being pumped into the UR-100. And I don’t doubt that at all.
- Brand: Urwerk
- Model: UR-100 GunMetal
- Reference: UR-100GM
- Case Diameter: 41mm wide × 49.7mm long (cushion case)
- Case Thickness: 14mm
- Case Material: Titanium and stainless steel composite with dark grey PVD coating
- Water Resistance: 30m (3 ATM)
- Movement: Caliber UR 12.01, self-winding automatic, 28,800 vph, 39 jewels
- Power Reserve: 48 hours
- Strap: Technical fabric strap with pin buckle
- Price (at launch): CHF 48,000 (limited to 25 pieces)
Seiko Prospex Black Series Limited Editions
Seiko has released two blacked-out versions of the Sumo and the Marinemaster 300. Both pieces feature a black on black theme, with both models being made in a limited run. There are dashes of colour on the dial to enhance legibility, but through and through these black pieces really hammer home the notion of darkness. I quite like the look of these beefed up Seikos which would look right at home on the wrist of a casual-outfit wearer.
Seiko Prospex Sumo Black Series Limited Edition (SPB125J1)
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Prospex Sumo Black Series Limited Edition
- Reference: SPB125J1
- Case Diameter: 45.0 mm
- Case Thickness: 12.9 mm
- Case Material: Stainless steel with black hard-coating
- Water Resistance: 200 m
- Movement: Seiko Calibre 6R35, automatic
- Power Reserve: 70 hours
- Strap: Black ribbed silicone with blackened pin buckle
- Price: AUD$1,400 (at launch)
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 300 Black Series Limited Edition (SLA035J1)
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: Prospex Marinemaster 300 Black Series Limited Edition
- Reference: SLA035J1
- Case Diameter: 44.3 mm
- Case Thickness: 15.4 mm
- Case Material: Stainless steel monocoque with black hard-coating, Zaratsu-polished
- Water Resistance: 300 m
- Movement: Seiko Calibre 8L35, automatic
- Power Reserve: 50 hours
- Strap: Black silicone with blackened pin buckle
- Price: USD$2,900 (at launch)
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Hublot Big Bang MP-11 Red Magic
Featuring a 14-day movement from its 7 barrels, the Big Bang MP-11 Red Magic’s striking and dramatic look is matched only by its incredible movement. Encased in 45mm by 14.40mm of polished red titanium, the Big Bang MP-11 Red Magic reminds me of the brutal Red Stormtroopers from ‘Star Wars: TheRise of Skywalker’. Not a bad thing at all, but the Big Bang MP-11 Red Magic resonates beyond its aesthetic appeal, too.
- Brand: Hublot
- Model: Big Bang MP-11 Power Reserve 14 Days Red Magic
- Reference: 911.CF.0113.RX
- Case Diameter: 45 mm
- Case Thickness: 14.40 mm
- Case Material: Polished red ceramic
- Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM)
- Movement: Hublot Calibre HUB9011, manual-winding skeletonised, 7 series-coupled barrels, 270 components, 39 jewels, 28,800 vph, silicon escapement
- Power Reserve: 14 days
- Strap: Black structured rubber with black-plated titanium deployant buckle
- Price (at launch): Approx. USD$86,000 (limited to 100 pieces; no official AUD RRP published)
Richard Mille RM 61-01 Ultimate Edition Yohan Blake
The RM 61-01 Ultimate Edition Yohan Blake is the last model in the RM 61-01 series and features a case crafted in Carbon TPT and Quartz TPT. Limited to only 150 pieces, the RM 61-01 Ultimate Edition Yohan Blake is the younger sibling of the incredible RM 59-01 worn by Jamaican sprinter, Yohan Blake. With a case made of intertwined Carbon TPT and Quartz TPT, along with a heavily skeletonised movement that is an absolute treat to look at, the RM 61-01 Ultimate Edition Yohan Blake is a delightful piece more than befitting of being the finale to such a successful series of watches.
- Brand: Richard Mille
- Model: RM 61-01 Ultimate Edition Yohan Blake
- Reference: RM 61-01
- Case Diameter: 50.23 × 42.70 mm (tonneau)
- Case Thickness: 15.84 mm
- Case Material: Carbon TPT and Quartz TPT
- Water Resistance: 50 m
- Movement: Calibre RMUL2, manual winding, skeletonised, 28,800 vph
- Power Reserve: Approx. 55 hours
- Strap: Black rubber strap
- Price (at launch): EUR €155,310
Ulysse Nardin x Blockchain Technology
Ulysse Nardin is the first watchmaker that can offer a secured warranty certificated anchored in the blockchain. This means that within its global digital database, Ulysse Nardin is now storing a digital signature of all of its timepieces’ warranties throughout the Bitcoin blockchain. What does that mean for you? Well, it basically means the the warranty certificate on your watch is tamper-proof, removing the risk of losing, forgetting or any instance of falsification of your warranty card. It’s great to see such a historic watchmaker taking such a modern step.
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