Hublot has introduced two new versions of its MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System. Originally unveiled in titanium, it is now available in a black ceramic case and a sapphire case.
A futuristic watch, the MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System does without a dial, hands, and an oscillating weight. Instead, it features roller displays for hours, minutes, seconds and power reserve, an inclined tourbillon, and automatic winding by 2 linear weights.
Key Features
Image: Black ceramic version. (Same as header image.) A grand complication with a vertical design. Hours, minutes, power reserve indicator, and seconds on inclined tourbillon. Notice the 2 vertical weights on the left and right of the case.
Functions and Operation
Hours, minutes, seconds, and a power reserve indicator. Crown at 12 o’clock for winding and time setting.
Hours and minutes indicated by horizontal cylinders at 12 o’clock. Black ceramic version features anodized black aluminium cylinders coated with grey luminescent material. Sapphire version features anodized grey aluminium cylinders coated with white luminescent material.
Seconds indicated by a horizontal cylinder affixed to the suspended tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Black ceramic version features an anodized black aluminium cylinder coated with grey luminescent material. Sapphire version features an anodized grey aluminium cylinder coated with white luminescent material.
Power reserve indicated by a horizontal cylinder between the minutes and seconds cylinder. Black ceramic version features an anodized black aluminium cylinder. Sapphire version features an anodized grey aluminium cylinder. Both are coated with green, orange, and red luminescent material.
Movement
Image: Sapphire version. The green, orange, and red luminescent material contrast beautifully with the grey elements and sapphire crystal case.
Powered by HUB9013, a manufacture automatic movement that drives the hours, minutes, seconds, and power reserve indicator. It features a tourbillon escapement.
Tourbillon is inclined at 35 °. Cage diameter: 12.90 mm.
Parts: 592. Jewels: 66. Frequency: 21,600 vph or 3 Hz. Power reserve: 48 hours (approximately).
In place of a conventional rotor, the movement features 2 vertical unidirectional weights for automatic winding. Each weight is made from 22K white gold. Black ceramic version’s weights feature a black plated decorative cover with the brand’s logo in grey. Sapphire version’s weights feature a grey-plated decorative cover with the brand’s logo in white.
The black ceramic version’s bridges are anthracite black with a satin-finish. The sapphire version’s bridges are grey plated with a satin-finish.
Both versions feature a polished rhodium-plated balance.
Case
Image: Side profile of sapphire version. Simply irresistible. Notice the transparency and depth of its rubber strap.
The black ceramic version’s case is made from microblasted black ceramic. The Sapphire version’s case is made from polished sapphire crystal.
Length: 54.10 mm. Width: 41.50 mm. Thickness: 22.40 mm.
Bezel features 4 H-shaped titanium screws.
Crown at 12 o’clock features the brand’s “20 Years” logo.
Black ceramic version’s caseback is made from microblasted blasted ceramic. Sapphire crystal version’s caseback is made from polished sapphire crystal. Both versions feature a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment.
Water resistant up to 30 metres.
Black ceramic version comes with a black structured rubber strap fitted to a deployant buckle clasp made from black ceramic and black-plated titanium. Sapphire crystal version comes with a transparent structured rubber strap fitted to a deployant buckle clasp made from titanium.
Our Thoughts
Watches with alternate time displays are less common than those that indicate time using conventional hands. The MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System displays time and power reserve via cylinders. Its tourbillon is almost vertical (inclined at 35°). (The F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain – Ref. TV features a vertical tourbillon.) The 2 vertical weights on the left and right of the case for automatic winding provide horological theatre. The MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System is mechanically complex and unique.
Hublot is renowned for its expertise in materials. Most brands would struggle with materials such as black ceramic or sapphire. Hublot manages to house this mechanical masterpiece in both black ceramic and sapphire!
The MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System is ideal for collectors that appreciate alternate time displays, grand complications, and material innovation. It is hard to pick a favourite among these two. Whereas the black ceramic version is a logical top pick, the sapphire version is irresistible. While Hublot is renowned for its iconic Big Bang collection, I hope they continue to develop exceptional masterpieces such as the MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System.
Additional Details
Name: MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System All Black
Reference: 910.CX.0000.RX
Limited edition of 50 pieces.
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF) 300,000
Name: MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Sapphire
Reference: 910.JX.0001.RT
Limited edition of 30 pieces.
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF) 400,000
Please visit the brand’s website and Instagram page for more information.
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