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URWERK the UR-100 ZrN Torpedo a Champagne Supernova

Marina Milojević | 10.12.11 | 09:36 AM

Presenting the UR-110 ZrN Torpedo – a Champagne Supernova for the wrist

The SN 2003fg is a supernova discovered in 2003, and believe it or not, named after a rock hit! In case you didn’t know or you forgot - "Champagne Supernova" is one of the fan-favorite songs by English rock band Oasis. The song was written by guitarist Noel Gallagher for their most successful album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?.

The SN 2003fg supernova occurred in a galaxy some 4 billion light-years from Earth and made a revolutionary breaktrough in human comprehension of space, due to its highly uncommon nature. Until this supernova, scientists believed that white dwarf stars become supernovas when they approach 1.4 times the mass of the Sun. At this point, they believed, the central density of these small stars, composed mostly of electron-degenerate matter, reaches a critical level and causes a stellar explosion. However, the Champagne Supernova surprised scientists as it reached two solar masses before exploding, being more massive and more powerful than they ever could expect.

The Champagne Supernova inspires the newest creation in the URWERK solar system - the UR-110 ZrN Torpedo. This champagne-colored watch is coated with Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) which is extremely resistant to corrosion, scratches and wear. Owing to this special alloy applied over the sunblasted steel bezel, the UR-100 Torpedo radiates its distinct frosted golden hue.

URWERK the UR-100 ZrN Torpedo a Champagne Supernova

The case is crafted in titanium and, as usual, very large. It boasts 47mm x 51mm x 16mm in proportions and has a two-position winding crown with cover. The dial reveals three orbiting hour satellites passing the 60-minute track on the right side of a watch, an "Oil Change" indicator (to inform the wearer when it is time for a service) and a "Day/Night" indicator, for frequent travelers. All of the functions are animated by the UR 9.01 self-winding movement, built on 46 jewels. The movement uses a monometallic balance and a unidirectional winding rotor coupled to twin turbines. It provides at least 39 hours of power reserve and it is pressure tested to 3 ATM (30 meters).

The ZrN watch is a special limited edition of UR-110 Torpedo and available in only 12 pieces. It will be sold exclusively at Chronopassion (Paris), Marcus (London), The Hour Glass (Singapore) and Westime (Los Angeles). Each of the exemplars will be numbered in a very original way: having its own satellite hour numeral painted in red.

Author: Marina Milojević

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