Urwerk Unveils UR-300 Time Quantum Watch
The limited-edition mechanical timepiece features a prograde forward-jump wandering-hours display and is capped at 50 units.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Quantum Computing
Swiss watchmaker Urwerk unveiled the UR-300 Time Quantum in October 2026, a mechanical watch priced at CHF 168,000 before taxes, or approximately $226,000. Production is limited to 50 units, split equally between two titanium finishes.
Why it matters
The watch's wandering-hours display, which jumps forward instantaneously once each hour, illustrates the mechanical complexity that high-end Swiss watchmakers continue to pursue. Its extremely small production run places it among the rarest timepieces offered to collectors.
The self-winding Caliber UR-30.01 runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) with 40 jewels and a 43-hour power reserve. The case measures 45.2 mm wide, 58.8 mm long, and 18.25 mm thick.
The players
Urwerk
Urwerk is an independent Swiss watchmaker based in Geneva known for avant-garde mechanical timepieces with unconventional display systems.
The details
The UR-300 Time Quantum uses an active prism at the base of its T-frame that travels along a 108-degree arc graduated from 0 to 60 minutes. When the indicator reaches the 60-minute mark, the entire T-frame executes an instantaneous forward jump to position the next hour prism.
Timeline
October 2026: Urwerk unveils the UR-300 Time Quantum.
Roadmap
Wandering-hours displays have appeared in Swiss haute horlogerie for decades as a way to show time without a conventional dial. The UR-300 Time Quantum extends that lineage with a prograde forward-jump design released in an extremely limited run.
For collectors, the UR-300 Time Quantum is available only in a run of 50 pieces at CHF 168,000 before taxes, so it is accessible only to buyers who can secure one of the limited allocations. The watch's 30 meters of water resistance suits everyday wear, though its price places it far outside typical purchasing ranges.
The takeaway
Limited-run mechanical watches like the UR-300 show that high-end horology still rewards engineering complexity over mass production. Collectors weighing such purchases should consider both the price and the scarcity of allocation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Notebookcheck.
