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URWERK unveiled its latest masterpiece, the UR-100V Time & Culture II, affectionately dubbed ‘Sumer’. This timepiece is not just a watch; it’s a journey back to the cradle of civilization, to the ancient city of Ur, which inspired both the brand’s name and its latest creation.<\/p>\n
Mesopotamian Inspiration: A Nod to the Sumerians<\/strong> Their influence is evident in the UR-100V Time & Culture II, which pays homage to the origins of time measurement, focusing on the number 60 \u2013 fundamental to the seconds and minutes we use today.<\/p>\n Artistic Representation of Sumerian Deities and Mythology The periphery of the UR-100V ‘Sumer’ showcases space-related shapes, reflecting the Sumerians’ advanced astronomical knowledge. These designs include authentic sky charts and planispheres, indicating the civilization’s deep connection with the night sky and its luminaries.<\/p>\n The motifs on the watch are reproduced with exceptional care, featuring fine, subtle laser-engraved lines. The intricate design is best appreciated under magnification, with satin-brushed ridges and micro-sandblasted hollows creating a velvety finish that honours this rich heritage.<\/p>\n Innovative Time and Space Measurement This silent journey contrasts with the scale of the Earth\u2019s revolution around the sun, represented by 35,742 kilometres per 20 minutes. Hours and kilometres share equal importance on this timepiece, a unique feature in the world of horology.<\/p>\n Availability and Pricing<\/strong> URWERK unveiled its latest masterpiece, the UR-100V Time & Culture II, affectionately dubbed ‘Sumer’. This timepiece is not just a watch; it’s a journey back to the cradle of civilization, to the ancient city of Ur, which inspired both the brand’s name and its latest creation. Mesopotamian Inspiration: A Nod to the Sumerians The Sumerians […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28722,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19,103],"tags":[2552,626],"class_list":{"0":"post-28721","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"category-luxury","9":"tag-urwerk-ur-100v-time-culture-ii","10":"tag-urwerk"},"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe Sumerians of Ur, from 3000 BC, were pioneers in timekeeping, defining the first unit of time.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image001-300x200.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>The watch\u2019s striking blue colour is a nod to lapis lazuli, a stone associated with Innana, the Sumerian goddess of Love, War, and Fertility. This colour embodies the immaterial dimension of the stone, representing the infinite.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/img_8925-300x200.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>The UR-100V Time and Culture II innovatively displays time alongside data on the Earth’s rotation. After 60 minutes, the minute’s hand transforms into a kilometre counter, indicating the distance each inhabitant of Ur travels every 20 minutes due to Earth\u2019s rotation \u2013 477.29 kilometres.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image006-300x200.jpg\")
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\nThe URWERK UR-100V Time & Culture II, a timepiece that blends ancient history with modern horology, retails for SGD 113,000 with tax.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"