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URWERK It may seem strange to add electronic components to a watch that has pushed mechanical ingenuity as far as Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei have with the watches they make at Urwerk. That said, the idea that these two disparate constructions cannot be combined in a manner that entices high-end collectors is laid to rest with the EMC Timehunter X Ray. While all timekeeping functions are performed using the timeless principles of mechanical watchmaking, Urwerk has integrated an electronic system that can show how accurately the EMC is running. A few rapid turns on the attached handle generates enough energy for the electronic module to do a quick analysis of how fast or slow your watch may be running. Even more incredibly, it will also investigate the actual amplitude of the oscillating balance wheel. Once the rate is determined you can make minor timing adjustments on the spot. Limited to only fifteen pieces, this new addition to the Urwerk family will retail for $ 135,000.
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WRISTWATCH | 2017