The Maison

The movements from this collection reflect UJ’s philosophy of working with exceptional watchmakers, engineers, and movement designers to create watches that embody mastery and innovation. Each carries the humanity of handmade watchmaking to the collector, in pursuit of perfection – not because perfection is demanded but because it is a beautiful pursuit in itself.

UJ-1

Our 250th-anniversary watch, the UJ-1, translates the legendary Urban Jürgensen Pratt Oval Pocket Watch into a remarkable wristwatch under the design and watchmaking hand of Kari Voutilainen. In it, a tourbillon equipped with a remontoir d’égalité delivers constant force to the escapement with dead-beat seconds achieving what was once thought impossible.

UJ-2
The Caliber UJ-2, a signature movement designed entirely in house by Kari for UJ, is a double wheel natural escapement that drives the UJ-2, our three-hand watch.

UJ-3

(In Collaboration with Andreas Strehler)
Kari then worked in collaboration with master watchmaker Andreas Strehler to integrate the Caliber UJ-2 architecture with a perpetual calendar, creating the UJ-3, our perpetual calendar with instantaneous moonphase.

The Jürgensen family owned and operated Urban Jürgensen for over a century. Today, we are happy that it is again in family hands. Family ownership allows a company to think in generations, not quarters. Not driven by short-term success, nor constrained by bureaucratic leadership, but guided by passion and excellence in the long-term. This freedom enables us to invest thoughtfully, modernize deliberately, and focus on enduring design. The goal remains singular: to create the finest watches with uncompromising craftsmanship, exceptional engineering, and celebrate the meaning of time, finding joy in each minute.