UR-220 RG

UR-220 Red Gold is sparkling and flamboyant. Its case has been forged in 4N gold and teamed with an immaculate white textured strap.
All in all, a resolutely 80s vibe.
Let’s set the scene. Florida. Palm trees set against a cloudless sky. Flamingos frolicking in the sunshine. Idyllic scenery. And then everything speeds up. A synthesizer sets a hectic tempo for a sequence shot at the water’s edge. Here in the marina, the sailboat is sparkling white and an alligator acts as a watchdog.
For fans of the 1980s the references are crystal-clear: Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs in Miami Vice. The golden tans of these hero police officers with their immaculate suits and Colgate smiles. The personification of success. These images had a lasting impact on an entire generation and featured two predominant colours:
sparkling gold and virginal white.
“Gold and white may seem an unlikely combination”, says Martin Frei, “yet the combo resonates deeply with me as a happy memory. I remember the super-cool heroes of my teenage years that we all wanted to resemble.
They were ruggedly handsome, and nothing could faze them. They would chase down criminals in their pristine loose-fitting suits, with their hair blowing in the wind and gold gleaming on their wrists. That was really the iconic image of the 1980s.” And to conclude with a laugh: “And from this panoply, I was able to acquire the sunglasses. A must!
Felix Baumgartner insists on the contrast between the timeless gold and the modernity of the rubber: “This UR-220 Red Gold, which marks the end of a collection, is a powerful model endowed with strong character. It plays on striking, full-on contrasts. It’s a great way to make a statement and wrap up this line with a clear-cut
bias, a surprise ‘wow’ effect.”

Case Material: 4N Red Gold

Width: 43.8 mm

Length: 53,6 mm

Thickness: 14.8 mm

Glass: Transparent sapphire crystal

Caseback: Black DLC-treated titanium and sapphire crystal glasses

Water resistance: Pressure tested to 30 m/3 ATM

Finishes: Black DLC-coated shotpeened and sandblasted crown; matt sandblasted logo; Black DLC-coated sandblasted crown guard

Strap: Rubber; Velcro® fastening