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pfang56
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The Urwerk has landed!!!

Hi all

Incredible day yesterday finally putting the Urwerk 203 on my wrist.
First job was definitely to change the strap that was on the watch, and thanks to the wonderful support from Urwerk Geneva I was able to obtain one of the new straps used for several of the new pieces. I will post a strap tutorial later (it's super easy and intuitive - just regular screws and loctite)...

First positive impressions:
o Definitely an outerworldly three/four dimensional design philosophy which is mixed with some really incredible curves, angles, and surfaces which is refreshing via a vis other watch models. This is to the case, the crystal, and the movement.
o Surprisingly, with the black coating it wears more elegant than I expected, and with a croc strap could go with a Tuxedo or formalwear
o Winding and movement is simple yet executed with complication - a satellite complication with the extending rods is pretty neat with the "customised" winding settings on the back
o The new strap is incredible and fits the aesthetic very well IMHO
o It wears like a Panerai 44mm model - a little top heavy but not excessively so - a bit organic in ts connection to my wrist

Some challenges:
- Usefulness of "oil change" and "150 year" indicator - would have loved to see something more dynamic, but nonetheless its innovative
- The PVD case does have the potential for getting marked, so need to be careful
- The strap does not have a "security stop" like dive straps, so when you take off the watch there is a risk of dropping if you don't hold it properly

Some photos below!!! Many thanks all for your kind welcome to the Urwerk and Indie family!!!

Cheers

Peter