The Ref. 6159G is clearly crafted for the wearer’s pleasure, with its dark grey metallized sapphire crystal obscuring all information except the important display information. Of course, some people may notice the inner workings of the watch, but the deep crystal makes the complex inner workings a private exhibition, just for you.
Timeless classic: Calatrava Ref. 6196P-001
At first glance, the new 38 mm platinum Calatrava Ref. 6196P looks like a mid-century gem straight out of the Patek Philippe archives. So even if you buy it now, it still retains its refined elegance and is a perfect gift for your grandchildren, as it not only inherits tradition, but also contains a classic and timeless beauty.
The stunning creamy rose-gilt dial, while retro, adds a touch of modernity, contrasting with the simple hands and bar hour markers. The simple small seconds at 6 o’clock adds another touch of retro, but this is thanks to the modern 30-255 P manual winding movement with a power reserve of up to 65 hours.
This new Calatrava watch is a perfect marriage of classic design with modern performance and cues, even featuring a diamond discreetly set into the side of the case at 6 o’clock (similar to the hidden baguette-cut time diamond on the very modern platinum instantaneous large date, day and moon phase version of the Cubitus). <p>Richard Mille RM 33-03 replica watches</p>
URWERK UR-101 T-REX BASICS
Underneath the black curved dial on top of the case, the UR-101 T-Rex features a guilloche pattern that’s reminiscent of the scales of the eponymous dinosaur. It’s set on dark, hand-painted bronze metal, which has a very evocative aesthetic. Hardcore Urwerk fans might be a little disappointed that the first revival of the UR-101 has arrived in such a polarizing form. But for this Swiss brand, the unexpected has become par for the course.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a T-Rexed Urwerk watch. In 2016, the company put scales on the UR-105, and then again on the UR-100V in 2021. However, given the minimalist principles of the UR-101, this is probably the purest version of the T-Rex yet. This means that, aside from that, there isn’t a whole lot going on, allowing us to focus on the case itself. And since this model has a heavy case, the texture extends to the lugs as well as the top of the case, above the dial.
More Than Just New Scales
There’s more than just a new T-Rex theme on the new watch. After all, it’s been nearly 30 years since the last iteration of the UR-101. As such, Urwerk has made some improvements to the original, deciding to move the crown from the right side of the case to the top. Likewise, the case now measures 41mm in diameter (larger than the original’s 38mm) and is 11.86mm thick. The watch is presented on a black fabric-look rubber strap lined with calfskin.
Behind the black PVD-coated steel caseback is the new Vaucher UR-1.01V automatic hour movement that drives the movement of two satellites, each with six hour numerals. The current hour moves from left to right along a 180-degree minute track until the next hour appears. The black yellow-green numerals are also coated with Super-LumiNova.