Urwerk UR-103T Tarantula Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/urwerk Urwerk pushed the limits of high horology style with the 2003 UR-103; they did it again with the open dial UR-103.3 of 2005. For 2009, Urwerk's Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei unleashed this 1-of-60 limited edition rose gold Tarantula, the most revealing UR-103 of this historic series. Each 36.5mm wide by 50mm long Urwerk UR-103T features a clear sapphire crystal dome revealing the entire Geneva Cross digital time display system on which Urwerk has built its fame. All elements of the planetary device are visible in constant motion, and true to Baumgartner's roots as a master watchmaker, all elements are finished with exquisite detailing. On the titanium case back "Control Board" Urwerk incorporates additional displays and controls that permit precise time setting via constant seconds and 15-minute dials as well as a power reserve scale. Urwerk's unique trimming control permits the owner to assume the role of a watchmaker and make fine adjustments to the UR-103T's balance rate. Small corrections to fast or slow running can be resolve with a quick turn of a jeweler's screwdriver. The in-house Urwerk caliber 3.04 is constructed entirely of corrosion and magnetism-resistant ARCAP P40, an aerospace alloy. A 36-hour power reserve is energized via manual winding, and the extent of remaining mainspring wind is expressed on the UR-103's case back power reserve gauge. While the look of the Urwerk "Tarantula" may be alien, an owner can hol