The UR-110

So far the Swiss watch-maker has been very secretive about the details of its latest creation and rightly so. Touted as the successor to the now legendary UR-103 collection, the UR-110 is all but guaranteed to be one of the hottest releases in 2011 when it is presented later this month at the brand’s Geneva exhibition at the Hotel des Berges (17-20th of January 2011).

"The UR-110 indicates time by means of a revolving satellite complication on planetary gears featuring three parallel hour/minute modules resembling torpedoes. The time is displayed on the right side of the watch, with the satellites following a vertical line - 0 to 60 minutes - in a downward motion. The ingenuity of this layout lies in allowing the wearer to view the time discreetly and elegantly without the need to pull back a cuff."

Enveloped in a secure titanium case, a central carousel provides the complication with stability and equilibrium, while planetary gearing keeps the three counter-balanced time modules in parallel formation. The dial side Control Board features small seconds; an "Oil Change" indicator to alert the user when it is time for a service; and a Day/Night indicator to help keep track of changing time zones. Visible on the back, twin air turbines minimize wear in the automatic winding system.