# Air-Powered Watches The Urwerk UR 202 Turbine Timepiece By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-urwerk-ur-202-turbine-air-powered-timepiece References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2008/10/Urwerk-UR-202-Turbine-Automatic.aspx) & [urwerk](http://www.urwerk.com/) This watch has the potential to outlast anybody who owns it. The [Urwerk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur230-polaris) UR 202 Turbine Automatic uses compressed air to regulate how it is wound. The Urwerk's 'Revolving Satellite Complication' face is patented and relies on [fluid dynamics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbine), which are controlled by air friction to cushion the [winding system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-watch-winder). Since it's the winding that wears out a watch, this makes it virtually impossible to wreck the Urwerk. **Implications** - While many consumers today have grown dependent on technology, others prefer to invest their time and money in products that don't leave them dependent on a service that is not immune to failure. Products that can function without the use of modern technology will be appealing to the large clientele who appreciates their independence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Air-powered Watches:** Replacing traditional winding mechanisms with compressed air technology can lead to longer-lasting and more reliable timepieces. - **Fluid Dynamics Technology:** The patented 'Revolving Satellite Complication' face of the Urwerk UR 202 Turbine Timepiece showcases the potential for innovative uses of fluid dynamics in product design. - **Non-technology Dependent Products:** Consumers who value independence and durability over modern technology will be attracted to products that function without dependence on said technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** Watchmakers can explore the use of compressed air technology and fluid dynamics in order to create timepieces that are more reliable and longer-lasting. - **Product Design:** Innovative product designers can incorporate fluid dynamics in a variety of uses beyond watches to enhance durability and reliability. - **Luxury Goods:** The Urwerk UR 202 Turbine Timepiece demonstrates how luxury brands can create innovative, non-technology-dependent products that appeal to a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Mechanical Collector Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur230-black-star.md) - [Fiberglass-Infused Woven Ceramic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur230-polaris.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Futuristic Otherworldly Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-worldtimer.md) - [Luxe Intelligent Watch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-box.md) - [Futuristic Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md)