URWERK EMC Black – The Machine with a Soul

CHF 85,000.00
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Some watches measure time. This one lets you master it.

The URWERK EMC Black is a rare breedone of only 55 ever made. A mechanical timepiece unlike any other, it invites you not just to wear it, but to interact with it. Beneath its stealthy, matte-black case lies a horological paradox: raw, independent mechanics fused with groundbreaking electronic intelligence. This is where human instinct meets scientific precision.

At its heart beats a manually wound movement, crafted and finished to the highest standards of traditional Swiss watchmaking. But URWERK is anything but traditional. The EMC Black is the only watch that allows you to check and fine-tune its accuracy in real time. A fold-out lever on the side powers an integrated optical sensor—an innovation that lets you measure the rate of your movement against a fixed electronic reference. The result? A timepiece that adapts to you, not the other way around.

Dark, bold, and enigmatic, the EMC Black stands apart—not just in its design, but in its philosophy. Time is not simply displayed; it’s challenged, questioned, and ultimately, controlled. The textured ceramic-coated case absorbs light, its angular lines sharp and commanding. The multi-layered dial—part skeletonized, part instrument panel—presents time as an ever-evolving equation.

This is a watch for those who don’t just follow time, but shape it. The EMC Black doesn’t just sit on your wrist. It listens, it reacts, and it dares you to take control.

Felix Baumgartner, co-founder and master watchmaker of URWERK: "We've made a connection between the movement's 'heart' and this new electronic supervisor."

Martin Frei, co-founder and chief designer of URWERK: "At URWERK, the starting point of our creations is usually a sketch of the completed watch that embodies mine and Felix’s ideas before the micro-mechanics are fully developed. But with EMC, the technical features of the timepiece were already established and this made my task that little bit trickier. We miniaturised the EMC components to the extreme and this allowed me some leeway in terms of
design. My approach was one of pragmatism – from incorporating the folding crank into the caseband, to making the electrical energy storing capacitor part of the case. In terms of design, you can spot theinfluence of objects that are dear to me: the crank echoes that of old SLR cameras; and the design of the balance wheel is reminiscent of a vintage 1/4 inch tape reel."

URWERK UR-EMC BLACK Technical Specifications

CaseMaterial: Black coated Grade 5 titanium

Dimensions: Length 51mm x Width 43mm x Height 15.8mm

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

Water resistance: Pressure tested to 30m / 3ATM

Finishing: Satin finish; shot-blasting

Movement Calibre: UR-EMC calibre conceived, developed and manufactured by URWERK

Escapement: Swiss lever escapement

Balance wheel: in ARCAP P40, linear balance coupled to the optical sensor

Frequency: 28,800 vph – 4Hz

Balance spring: Flat

Energy Source: Vertically mounted double mainspring barrels, connected in series

Power reserve: 80 hours

Winding: Manual Winding

Finishing: Côtes de Genève, snailing, micro-bead blasting, polished bevels on screw heads

Artificial intelligenceGenerator: Maxon® generator with manual winding charging supercapacitor

EMC system: Optical sensor controlled by an integrated circuit board; 16'000'000hz reference oscillator

Indications: Hours, minutes, seconds; precision delta, power reserve. Timing adjustment screw

Its All In The Details

EMC BLACK

Dimensions

  • Length: 51mm
  • Width: 43mm
  • Height: 15.8mm

Wrist size in video: 17cm (6.7in)

Why buy from us?

Any URWERK bought from our official Pre-Owned collection is covered with our Pre-Owned two-year international warranty, for your peace of mind.

Our Certified Pre-Owned watches are refurbished, serviced and tested by our own watchmakers. Ensuring the URWERK quality is upheld. Enabling you to purchase a pre-loved URWERK in exceptional condition as close to as good as new as you fill find.

Please be aware that due to the protection of endangered species our watches cannot be shipped on Alligator leather straps. As this can result in major delays in you receiving your new purchase.

Leather straps can be purchased separately.

Your new timepiece will be delivered on our Baltimora technical fabric strap, backed with calf-leahter for comfort.

We have you covered; as a thank you for choosing URWERK, we ship worldwide free of charge. Fully tracked and traced.

Nice and Simple. But remember we DO NOT cover local import taxes and duties outside of Switzerland. These are the responsibility of the client. So please before making a purchase check with your local authorities regarding any possible fees. 

Delivery Options

Watches will be shipped using the best courier service based on your location. Please note, deliveries are not made on Bank Holidays or Sundays. Please allow additional time, if ordering on or near public holidays or weekends. Delivery will commence once payment is secured depending on payment type.

Important Information

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Insurance

Your purchase is insured whilst in transit until it is delivered to you. We require a signature for any goods delivered, at which point responsibility for your purchased goods passes to you. If you do not receive the goods in person (i.e. for gift orders or where an item has been signed for by a concierge/reception desk) then the person who signs for the package confirms receipt and is accountable for the package.

The Buyer is required to inspect the Products upon delivery. Any defects must be reported without delay and no later than seven (7) days from receipt.

Returns of watches can only be for defects upon delivery.

Please use this number to contact us: +41 22 900 20 25