![]() |
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
![]() |
#1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 52
|
Urwerk
Which Urwerk models retain value the best? Considering purchasing new at retail. I love most models.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Rick
Location: Wakanda
Watch: amacallit
Posts: 2,063
|
None if you want value better buy preowned
__________________
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: los angeles
Posts: 292
|
Ur-102….
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
They all take a hit. Value retention aside, however, I really like the UR-100.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 2,548
|
I love my UR100V Magic T. If I need to only keep one sporty watch, this will be the one. And value retention is not important when I do not plan to sell. You can probably get an used one for 15-20% off new price but I have a very good AD so I don't mind letting him have my business.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
Quote:
The only thing that I have hang ups on with the UR 100 as a sports watch is the water rating. I wish they’d figure out a way to let you swim with it. It’s lovely and looks like a beast, but I just want a little more versatility with it. That said, it probably won’t stop me from getting one eventually. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 2,548
|
Quote:
That’s why I said it as a sporty watch. But I think the latest iteration has improved the water rating to 50m. It should be good enough for surface swim. But the price is also quite a bit higher due to the carbon fiber case. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 2,548
|
Quote:
https://monochrome-watches.com/urwer...t-specs-price/ |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
That’s a nice one.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,900
|
I think the cases are cool, but I have trouble coughing up that much for them when the actual finish etc seems pretty industrial?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: NY
Watch: Voutilainen (2030)
Posts: 756
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 | ||
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 2,548
|
Quote:
Quote:
![]() The industrial finish is actually part of the charm IMHO. To me, it is like a hyper MB&F. But I do agree that it is not something I can see myself get a collection but 1-2 pieces is probably good enough. But I do love my UR100V. |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,900
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 2,548
|
I can totally see your point. My first love for Urwerk is the UR220 but absolutely cannot see myself spending so much money for a PVD coated watch. But this UR100V's pearly finish on the titanium is rather nice and hopefully will not be rubbed off like someone mentioned for the PVD models.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 22
|
The 220s also come in a full carbon case, makes for a very light watch (and thin by Urwerk standards).
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
Quote:
I dunno… I would say the UR100 is probably closest in style to the MBF no.5 or the Frog and maybe the HM 10 (though that is a bit of a different category). I’m not a finishing freak so it’s hard for me to see much of a difference in those models vs the ur100 aside from perhaps some polishing on the case if at all. What am I missing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2024
Location: HK
Posts: 21
|
I really appreciate the Urwerk design ethos but some of the finishing looks too utilitarian to me. Too much like military or camping equipment.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 2,548
|
Quote:
You should check out the UR100 magic T. The bead blasted titanium is pearly and utilitarian at the same time. It really gives you a starfighter look if you are into sci-fi. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 | ||
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
Quote:
Quote:
|
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Living the dream
Watch: this and that
Posts: 648
|
I have a UR-100 Fireleg and gets a lot of wrist time. It wears comfortably and the finish has been very durable.
I don't think you get this watch because of the level of finishing, but the craftsmanship is certainly there. You get it because it's quirky, cool and different. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
Quote:
I agree… but the question was a little different. Someone said they wouldn’t get the urwerk at the asking price when they could get an MBF, which allegedly has better finish. I was just asking what specifically makes those comparable models better? I don’t see a much of a difference so I wanted someone to tell me what I don’t see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,900
|
Quote:
Not sure if I'm missing something, but the MB&F has wide/thick anglage, interior angles, etc... The urwerk doesn't really? It's quite industrial. Which would be ok if it was $10k. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: France
Posts: 46
|
Quote:
I mean i really like the aesthetic of Urwerk but i also don’t get their pricing. Maybe someday they release something similar to the M.A.D editions for around 10k€. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 | ||
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
Quote:
Quote:
Not sure I see it. These all look somewhat industrial. Urwerk 100 and comparable MBF models HM5 and Frog. I’m not comparing the LM101 because I don’t think they are really comparable architecturally, so I’m trying to keep it apples to apples. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,900
|
Quote:
Either way I suppose my point is still the same. Feels like there are many watches I would buy before the Urwerk, as I feel like I'm paying for design (which is a 1 time expense) VS something like finishing. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#26 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
Quote:
![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#27 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: los angeles
Posts: 292
|
Quote:
If you need more color on horological side of Urwerk, plenty of references out here. Probably one of the most innovative companies out there. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#28 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Basel
Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi
Posts: 996
|
Quote:
I like Urwerk. I really like the UR100. And I’m very familiar with the brand… been to their atelier and several showings with their crew. My post was only in response to someone who said they would rather spend money on MBF because of better finishing. I didn’t see any difference between the comparative Urwerk vs MBF models. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#29 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Europe
Posts: 664
|
I like how you described this, and this is also how I feel when purchasing an independent piece. Great design is a one-off expense to the company that can be replicated at zero incremental cost but at 100 incremental profit. That is different for hand-finishing as here every single case, movement and handset will require incremental expense of time, energy and skill. That is what I am willing to pay for. In essence, and using a very broad brush, this comes down to looking at a company’s margins. The assumption would be that, all other things being equal, the lower the margin the higher the level of finishing.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#30 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,900
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.