Our Take

“… And that’s a wrap!” Today, the last representative of the 220 collection is being assembled in the URWERK workshops. This UR-220 Red Gold is sparkling and flamboyant. Its case has been forged in 4N gold and teamed with an immaculate white textured strap.
All in all, a resolutely 80s vibe.

Let's set the scene. Florida. Palm trees set against a cloudless sky. Flamingos frolicking in the sunshine. Idyllic scenery. And then everything speeds up. A synthesizer sets a hectic tempo for a sequence shot at the water's edge. Here in the marina, the sailboat is sparkling white and an alligator acts as a watchdog.

or fans of the 1980s the references are crystal-clear: Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs in Miami Vice. The golden tans of these hero police officers with their immaculate suits and Colgate smiles. The personification of success. These images had a lasting impact on an entire generation and featured two predominant colours: sparkling gold and virginal white.

"Gold and white may seem an unlikely combination”, says Martin Frei, “yet the combo resonates deeply with me as a happy memory. I remember the super-cool heroes of my teenage years that we all wanted to resemble. They were ruggedly handsome, and nothing could faze them. They would chase down criminals in their pristine loose-fitting suits, with their hair blowing in the wind and gold gleaming on their wrists. That was really the iconic image of the 1980s.” And to conclude with a laugh: “And from this panoply, I was able to acquire the sunglasses. A must! »

Felix Baumgartner insists on the contrast between the timeless gold and the modernity of the rubber: "This UR-220 Red Gold, which marks the end of a collection, is a powerful model endowed with strong character. It plays on striking, full-on contrasts. It's a great way to make a statement and wrap up this line with a clear-cut bias, a surprise ‘wow’ effect.”

The Details

Urwerk 220-RG

Case: 4N red gold - Width: 43.8 mm; length: 53,6 mm; thickness: 14.8 mm Glass: Transparent sapphire crystal

Water resistance: Pressure tested to 3ATM / 100’ / 30m

Movement: UR-7.20 Manual, Single mainspring barrel. 59 jewels.

Frequency: 28,800v/h, 4Hz

Power reserve: 48 hours

Finishing: Black DLC-coated shotpeened and sandblasted crown; matt sandblasted logo; Black DLC-coated sandblasted crown guard

Indications: Wandering hours on a satellite complication (URWERK patent); 3D retrograde minutes hand; double power-reserve indicator. Oil-change indicator on two rollers on the back showing the accumulated running time of the movement in months.