Hublot and acclaimed artist Takashi Murakami have joined forces to create the MP-15 watch, a masterpiece where high-end art converges with haute horology in a 50-piece limited edition series. This creative collaboration marks Hublot’s first limited edition timepiece boasting a central flying tourbillon, a horological marvel that redefines the essence of watchmaking. The MP-15 shatters traditional watch design by eliminating the traditional dial and merging the case, movement, and face into a singular, transparent sapphire construction that showcases the tourbillon at its heart. Encircling this is Murakami’s iconic floral motif, exquisitely crafted from sapphire, symbolizing both the ingenuity of Hublot and the artistic signature of Murakami.
The technical expertise of the MP-15 is as impressive as its aesthetics, with a staggering 150-hour power reserve. Hublot enhances the user experience by including a specially designed, USB-rechargeable stylus for winding, demonstrating innovation within a user-centric design. The MP-15 disrupts traditional watchmaking by situating the escapement and the peripheral hour and minute hands in a shared central space, a feat achieved by a co-axial construction pivoted around the tourbillon. The absence of an upper bridge on the skeletonized tourbillon allows aficionados to admire the intricacy of its floating components.
Despite its revolutionary design, the MP-15 remains user-friendly with white indices and SuperLuminova-coated hands for readability. Its modest 42mm diameter and integrated rubber strap ensure that this wearable work of art remains comfortable and accessible to connoisseurs of unique luxury timepieces. The all-new Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon is currently available with a price tag of $316,000. View all luxury watches currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY Discovery by clicking the link below.
Source: Hublot
