Swiss luxury watch brand URWERK dedicates a unique timepiece created in a partnership with Cooper Jacoby, an American contemporary artist. The #1 of the URWERK X Cooper Jacoby UR-102 “reloaded” watch is dedicated to the Swiss Institute of New York for TimeForArt charity auction.
Jacoby draws attention to the functionality of the systems governing our lives. Using innovative treatments of materials such as nickel, copper, rubber and silicon, the artist creates electrifying sculptures, transforming what is often left invisible into striking and vibrant perceptions.
This first UR-102 “reloaded” displays a wandering hour that counts down time in both analog and digital formats. On the dial of this one-of-a-kind watch, Jacoby uses thermochromic pigments to embody one of the body’s most essential regulatory systems: temperature.
The dial of the URWERK X Cooper Jacoby UR-102 watch is thus transformed through a range of infinitely variable color tones, interacting with and changing in response to thermal variations.
The #1 UR-102 « reloaded » will be auctioned on 10 December 2022 under the auspices of Phillips.
TimeForArt is a curated benefit auction of exceptional timepieces from the world’s greatest watchmakers, with 100% of the proceeds directly enabling today’s most visionary artists, through Swiss Institute’s exhibitions, public programs, education & community engagement workshops.
Technical details
Model: URWERK X Cooper Jacoby UR-102 “reloaded” one-of-a-kind creation
Movement
Calibre 2.02
Winding: Automatic
Finishing: Satin-brushed
Frequency: 28,800 vph
Jewels: 25
Power reserve: 48hours
Indications
Wandering hours appearing on engraved discs
Thermal colour index
Case
Case middle and lugs in titanium
Diameter: 41mm
Thickness: 11.30mm
Glass: Shaped sapphire crystal
Water resistance: Tested at 30m (3atm)
Strap
Baltimora fabric strap
Pin buckle in sandblasted titanium
