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The Hour Glass Presents The URWERK EMC Pistol

EMC Pistol Its birth attended by top craftsmen The EMC watch, constructed by the URWERK company, is a milestone in luxury watchmaking as the first and only mechanical watch in which the rate can be checked electronically at any time simply by pressing a button. The originality and ingenuity of the EMC concept have been […]

URWERK Blossoms In Style With The UR-106 “Lotus” Model For Women

URWERK watches have the reputation of being rare, technically advanced, elaborate to the point of complexity, and classy. However, one thing lacks among the various attributes of the brand — its watches are not seen as feminine. Until now. Because the new URWERK watch, the UR-106, is the first from the independent brand that is […]

Baselworld 2015: URWERK Presents The UR-105 TA

The UR-105 TA a.k.a. URWERK Knight URWERK presents the UR-105 TA a.k.a. the “URWERK Knight”. The UR-105 TA (TA for Turbine Automatic) isn’t round, has no hands, and no tourbillon: It is 100% pure URWERK. It is the watch that the team had the most fun in designing, the most pleasure in developing its mechanisms, […]

The UR-105 TA URWERK Knights

“The UR-105 TA is our URWERK Knight; the bezel evokes the breastplate of a knight’s armor, protecting the mechanism from the ravages of time. The UR-105 TA is an haute horlogerie creation, with all high-end codes respected, but in the Black Orange or Black Lemon versions, it’s their zesty appeal that really arouses the senses.”- […]

Post-Baselworld 2015: URWERK Presents The UR-1001 “TITAN”

URWERK UR-1001 “TITAN” – Time to roll out the superlatives The URWERK UR-1001 “TITAN” is the craziest, most complex, most desirable, most high tech, most futuristic . . .  in short, it’s the most badass of all URWERK’s creations. It’s an assertive titanium Zeit device indicating seconds, minutes, hours, day, date, month, years, centuries and even millennia, […]

URWERK Presents The UR-110 “Eastwood”

Geneva Fair 2015 novelty: UR-110 “Eastwood” Precious wood, bespoke tweed strap, attractive mechanics: These elements have been united in the UR-110 “Eastwood”. This ultimate recital of the UR-110, a.k.a. the “Torpedo”, astonishes with a new, richly polished ebony bezel and modern take on tweed, blending cutting-edge technology with tailored flair and a vintage twist. “We […]

The Hour Glass and Urwerk unveil the World-Premiere of the UR-105M

Swiss independent avant-garde watchmaking brand, URWERK and its exclusive watch retailer, The Hour Glass unveiled the world-premiere of the UR-105M to distinguished customers on the 19th and 20th May 2014. The invited guests were amongst the first to view the UR-105M collection, outside the industry watch fair, Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) held […]

The Urwerk UR-105M: An iron knight ready to conquer time

Urwerk’s UR-105M is inspired by the Middle Ages, an era of lances, legends, chivalrous conduct and noble deeds.  An era when knights in shining armor would risk their lives for honor and glory, with only their faith and shield for protection.  The UR-105M embodies their gallant valor in a titanium and steel area, the satellite […]

Urwerk Unveils the UR-210Y “Black Hawk”

URWERK is proud to unveil the latest from their Atelier – the all new UR-210Y “Black Hawk” from the SIHH Fair in Geneva earlier this year.  The UR-210Y is the first timepiece from URWERK to be fitted with a unique black fabric strap.  Built of AlTiN-treated steel and high-tech titanium, and set on a striking dial, the […]

Urwerk Launched World’s First EMC Watch In Singapore

Urwerk’s Master Watchmaker and Founder, Mr Felix Baumgartner, chose to reveal the world’s first EMC watch in Singapore on 28 August at OCF Restaurant. To commemorate this exclusive launch, Urwerk and The Hour Glass held a private dinner for collectors hosted by the Chairman of The Hour Glass, Dr Henry Tay. Highlights of the dinner included […]

A Unique Project by MB&F and Urwerk: The Experiment ZR012

  Experiment ZR012 Black by C3H5N3O9 is a limited edition of 12 pieces available exclusively from The Hour Glass, featuring Wankel engine inspired hour and minute indications in an asymmetrical blackened zirconium case with articulated compound lugs. At first glance, the time appears to be indicated by centrally rotating triangular rotors; however, the triangles are […]

Meet The Man Behind Radical Timepiece, Urwerk

All 90 Finalists for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2024

This year marks the 24th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), an annual competition and awards ceremony celebrating the best in the watchmaking world. As the industry doesn’t have its own Oscars or Academy Awards, the annual GPHG award show is the closest to having a grand gala to honour the industry […]

Save the Date: Geneva Watch Days 2023

The industry founded salon returns for its fourth instalment, and is set to be the bigger than ever. From 29 August to 2 September, nearly 40 brands will showcase their latest horological creations on the shores of Lake Geneva and throughout the city. A Modern and Unconventional Philosophy Geneva Watch Days began in 2020, as […]

Only Watch 2023: The Artisanal Offerings That Have Caught Our Eye – Part 1

Only Watch returns for its 10th edition in 2023. One of the most anticipated events in the horological calendar, the lots on offer this year once again showcase horological beauty, savoir-faire, creativity, and originality. Take a look at some of the artisanal creations that will go under the hammer on 5 November in Geneva. Continue […]

Save the Date: ONLY WATCH Returns in 2023

The spectacular charity auction of unique watches, organised by Association Monégasque contres le Myopathies, will include over 62 lots for its 10th edition. The auction will take place at Geneva’s Palexpo, under the hammer of Christie’s, on 5 November 2023.     Only Watch was born in 2005 with one intent: CREATE BEAUTY TO DO […]

PMT The Hour Glass Celebrates 15 Years of Partnership

PMT The Hour Glass welcomes the 15th anniversary of a pioneering partnership. The celebration event includes a special exhibition highlighting the company’s milestones and achievements since 2008. A number of exclusive limited-edition watches from key partners were launched to commemorate this occasion. Partnership Based on a Shared Passion     PMT The Hour Glass started […]

What You Need to Know About GPHG 2022: The Competition Process and Who Gets a Say

On 10 November, Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) will announce the winners of the 2022 GPHG awards at the Theâtre du Léman in Geneva. The annual competition honours the finest horological creations of the year and celebrates the stakeholders who breathe vitality and creativity into the watchmaking world. But how are the winners determined, […]

Save the Date: Geneva Watch Days 2022

After two very successful editions, Geneva Watch Days is back for a third consecutive year. From 29 August to 1 September, Geneva Watch Days 2022 will once again showcase the art of horology from over 20 brands in a global, decentralised, self-managed and open to the public format.     Open and Engaging Geneva Watch […]

Only Watch 2021 Post Auction Recap

Only Watch 2021 raised CHF 30m/EUR 28.5m/USD 32.1m, bringing the total funds raised so far for research to over EUR 100m/ USD / CHF. “This is more than a dream come true and such a strong positive signal. For the participating watchmakers who see their creations recognized and their efforts rewarded. For the lucky buyers […]

Interviewing Jack Matthew Elam on his Wandering Hour Series

I recently caught up with young British independent watchmaker, Jack Matthew Elam to discuss his unconventional path to watchmaking, his inspirations and his upcoming Wandering Hour Series. Jack is one of a handful of emerging British watchmakers who, inspired by Dr George Daniels and Roger W. Smith, decided to pursue independent artisanal watchmaking. David Morris: […]

MB&F Geneva Watch Days 2021 Virtual Get-Together 

Thanks to the success of their first edition, the pool of watch brands that had united their forces in 2020 are staging the 2nd edition of Geneva Watch Days later this month. Scheduled around the same dates as last year – from August 30th to September 3rd – it will bring together more than 20 brands representing the […]

Save The Date: Geneva Watch Days 2021

Thanks to the success of their first edition, the pool of watch brands that had united their forces in 2020 are staging the 2nd edition of Geneva Watch Days later this month. Scheduled around the same dates as last year – from August 30th to September 3rd – it will bring together more than 20 brands […]

Only Watch 2021 in Singapore this October

ONLY WATCH – 54 BRANDS AND COLLABORATIONS FOR THE 9TH EDITION OF THE ICONIC CHARITY AUCTION OF UNIQUE TIMEPIECES BENEFITTING RESEARCH ON DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY 6 November 2021 at 2pm, in Geneva at CHRISTIE’S Monaco (1 July, 2021) — Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II and at the initiative of Luc Pettavino, […]

Our Only Watch 2021 Highlights

Only Watch – 54 brands and collaborations come together for the 9th edition of the iconic charity auction of unique timepieces benefitting research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The 53 lots will be auctioned in collaboration with Christie’s, for the third consecutive time, on 6 November 2021, at 2pm (Geneva time), at the Four Seasons Hôtel […]

8 Watch Picks for Father’s Day

Watch collecting can feel like a solitary pursuit at times; often we’re reading, searching and lusting after watches for ourselves. Yet, occasionally we are tasked with looking for a watch for someone other than ourselves. And so, in the lead-up to Father’s Day in Singapore and Malaysia, we’ve pulled together 8 different watches for 8 […]

Max Büsser on Leaving His Comfort Zone

Nowadays, he’s best known as the founder and owner of MB&F. But it was his previous role as CEO of Harry Winston Rare Timepieces where Maxmilian Büsser started making his mark in the recent history of independent watchmaking. The Harry Winston Opus series – an annual, limited edition of haute horological pieces – was an […]

Begin Your Journey with The Hour Glass

Hello, welcome to The Hour Glass. For forty years we’ve been one of the world’s leading specialty watch retailers, renowned for our exceptional customer service, carefully curated stable of watches and enduring commitment to advance watch culture. Never one to rest on our laurels, our ambition is to be the primary port of call for all […]

The Lives of Artists Film Series

SINGAPORE, April 20, 2020 – Over the next two months, The Hour Glass will be premiering a series of short films on nine of the world’s leading creatives and artisans. Featuring in order of appearance Maximilian Büsser, Sir David Adjaye OBE RA, Rexhep Rexhepi, Daniel Arsham, Wieki Somers, Roger W. Smith, Marc Newson, Oki Sato […]

Dr James Nye on Antiquarian Horology

The Antiquarian Horological Society  The Antiquarian Horological Society (AHS) is a learned society whose mission is to encourage the study of all matters relating to the art and history of time measurement, to foster and disseminate original research, and to encourage the preservation of examples of the horological and allied arts. Last week I caught up […]

Atomos Watch Club on Community Building

A few weeks back on my morning commute, I noticed (not that it’s new) that most passengers around me were stooped over, passively – some furiously – scrolling through their endless IG feeds. After momentarily lamenting at the declining level of social interaction in public spaces, I realised that on the upside, at least Instagram […]