The Urwerk UR-105 CT Maverick is made for the bold horophile, who wants a watch with its own character and finish
The Urwerk UR-105 features an instantly recognisable trademark of the brand—the wandering‑hours complication with its iconic satellite hours indication. There have been fine examples of this hyper-technical Urwerk signature over the years. Most recently, we saw the UR‑105 CT Kryptonite, a matte-black model with luminous green SuperLuminova hour markers. And before that, there was the UR-105 CT Streamliner inspired by the art-deco design influences in New York, a city that had played a key role in the brand’s establishment in 1997.
This year’s new extension to the line, however, switches up the game in an unprecedented way: the UR-105 CT Maverick is a watch that, according to Urwerk co‑founder and chief designer Martin Frei, “leaves our workshops in the raw”—the finish of each of the 22 pieces available can only be completed by its eventual owner.
Allow us to explain this unusual feature (or, shall we say, lack thereof). The Maverick’s case is crafted out of titanium with the bezel made of bronze, a copper alloy, which means it is transformational and will continue to change or take on a patina over time. In other words, the watch is delivered into the owner’s hands as a blank canvas, ready to be drawn with the marks of his lifestyle and take on a unique character. But that doesn’t mean that the integrity or quality of its construction is in any way compromised—it is built to withstand the metamorphosis of its extraordinary finish.
Heat, cold, humidity and other environmental factors, as well as the rigours of everyday wear, only serve to enhance its looks. Think of the Maverick as the watch equivalent of a fine bag made out of unfinished leather, designed to acquire personality with use and eventually gaining a one-of-a-kind appearance.