Laurent Ferrier x Urwerk LR-UR 2 - Final Black Edition

Two independent Swiss watchmaking ateliers just announced the final edition of their collaboration, a sequel of the Arpal One watch made for Only Watch 2017. This time the case of the LF-UR 2 is crafted in matte black titanium.

The Arpal One for Only Watch 2017 sketch

The Arpal One for Only Watch 2017

“Sold!” On November 11, 2017 the auctioneer’s hammer at Christie’s, Geneva, sealed the fate of the Arpal 1 watch. This unique object, designed and developed by the LAURENT FERRIER and URWERK watchmaking firms, gained considerable press attention among the lots at the Only Watch 2017 charity auction. The results of almost a year of teamwork were thus dispersed and the profits allocated to research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy — a degenerative disease.

Laurent Ferrier, Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei. 

“It’s a moment that we had been waiting for,” says Laurent Ferrier founder of the eponymous watch company, “because a truly great understanding grew out of our joint venture. Felix Baumgartner, Martin Frei and I spent a lot of time together talking about finishes, visions, and generally pushing the project forward. The day of the sale marked the end of the story, but we didn’t want it to end there. So after a quick discussion and exchange of views, we were all agreed for a lap of honour.”

Technical specifications:

Laurent Ferrier x Urwerk LF-UR 2 – Final Black Edition

Reference: LF-UR 2

Limited edition of 4 pieces

Laurent Ferrier case

• Material: Titanium. Sandblasted and shot-peened. Sapphire-crystal glass
• Dimensions:  Length: 60.8mm, width: 40.9mm, height: 20.7mm
• Glass: Sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant to 30 meters (3 ATM)

Dial and hands

• Black dial with Guilloché finish on the satellite cover
• Hours, minutes and markers are white and highlighted with Super-LumiNova© with a touch of red at the 60-minute marker.

Urwerk movement

• Calibre: UR5.03, selfwinding movement
• Number of jewels: 52
• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
• Materials: Satellite hours on maltese crosses of beryllium bronze; orbiting structures in PEEK; carousel and triple baseplate in ARCAP.
• Finishes: Circular grained baseplate, sanded satellites, satin-finished carousel. Chamfered screw heads.
• Power reserve of 48 hours

Functions/Indications

• Wandering hours and minutes. Numerals and markers painted with SuperLuminova

Strap and buckle

• Black alligator strap with titanium buckle

MSRP: CHF 88'000

For more information, please write to laurentferrier@urwerk.com