The Process

Every URWERK Pre-Owned timepiece carries a story—one of innovation, passion, and timeless artistry. Hand-selected and certified by URWERK, each watch must meet our uncompromising standards, with a history as authentic as the brand itself. Our master watchmakers meticulously restore every piece with unwavering dedication, breathing new life into its mechanical soul. The result? A masterpiece, reborn—ready to continue its journey on the wrist of a true connoisseur.

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The Steps

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Step 1: Certification

Before any work is carried out, we certify any piece that comes in for resale. Our watchmakers check over the watch inspect the movement and test it for quality assurance

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Step 2: De-case

First, the bracelet or strap is carefully detached. The case is broken down into its individual components. Each piece is taken for polishing if needed and cleaning for an intensive ultrasonic clean

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Step 3: Disassemble

The watchmaker carefully dismantles the movement. Each component is cleaned in a ultrasonic bath

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Step 4: Replacements

All worn or damaged parts are replaced, using genuine URWERK parts.

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Step: 5 Reassemble

Our watchmakers meticulously rebuild the movement, including URWERK's three-dimensional time displays.

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Step: 6 Calibration

With the calibre rebuilt the hairspring and escapement is calibrated to the brands standards

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Step: 7 Casing Up

Now with the calibre checked it is rejoined with its cleaned and re-finished case. Water and Pressure tested

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Step: 8 Testing, Testing 1,2,3

The same as our brand new creations, for a watch to be passed as a certified UR-Classic they undergo strict tests. Only when the watchmakers are happy with the timing accuracy, power reserve, and the watches aesthetics, will a piece be passed

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Step: 9 QC + Warranty

Now refurbished to like new, our Certified URWERK Three-Year Warranty is added. A fresh Baltimora technical fabric strap is fitted, and placed in an official URWERK box—ready for its next chapter. Remember, URWERKs don’t age; they evolve.

Step 10: Prepare for flight

Step 10: Prepare for flight

Once a certified pre-owned watch is purchased it is shipped to the new owner free of charge, as a thank you for choosing URWERK. Ready for a new life on your wrist.

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