Hands on Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium

Recently unveiled at LVMH Watch Week by Hublot is the MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium. This marks the latest addition to the esteemed lineage of "Manufacture Piece" (signified by "MP") high-horology creations from the brand, a tradition that commenced under the direction of Jean-Claude Biver. This innovative timepiece disrupts traditional watchmaking architecture with its distinctive vertical configuration, seamlessly integrating movement and dial.

Hublot's MP watches have served as a canvas for the brand's engineers to craft limited-production, high-complication timepieces. Notably, these Manufacture Piece watches are released based on their completion order rather than adhering to a sequential release schedule. Hublot has chosen to revisit time indication through moving drums and explore a new type of automatic winding technology.

Upon first glance at the Hublot MP-10, we notice certain similarities to the Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari, particularly in their use of moving drums to display time and in the overall concept of the case architecture.

When worn on the wrist, the Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System watch exhibits a superior aesthetic compared to its portrayal in press images. The graceful rounded curves mitigate the futuristic ambiance of the overall design. This limited edition MP-10 features a matte-finished micro blasted titanium case adorned with a sophisticatedly shaped sapphire crystal covering the dial, representing Hublot's most intricate design to date as it encompasses three inclined planes.

Measuring 41.5mm in width, 22.4mm in thickness, and with a lug-to-lug distance of 54.1mm, the case ensures a substantial presence while remaining water-resistant up to 30 meters. It is complemented by a bespoke integrated black rubber strap that offers comfortable wearability.

The watch boasts two crowns: the prominent crown positioned atop the case serves solely for manual winding purposes, and yes, it can be wound while on the wrist. The second crown, a push-out mechanism located on the back of the watch, is utilized for adjusting the time. The transparent case back of the watch displays the movement and specifically the double winding system. In the middle is the crown, which, despite its location, you will not feel while wearing the watch.

Telling time on the MP-10 is surprisingly straightforward, thanks to a stack of four rotating displays. Although it may seem unfamiliar at first, you'll quickly become accustomed to reading the time. The hour and minute indicators are clearly marked with text and red pointers, facilitating easy timekeeping, as demonstrated in the image above, showing the time as 10:20. Directly below these indicators, there's a rotating power reserve display that shifts from green to red, offering a clear indication of the remaining energy. Further down, we encounter the seconds display, cleverly integrated into the monobloc aluminum tourbillon cage, which is inclined at an impressive angle of 35 degrees. This distinctive configuration, currently awaiting patent approval, involved five years of dedicated research and development to refine.

While Hublot has previously showcased horizontally mounted tourbillons, the MP-10 introduces a novel twist with its 35-degree tilt. This innovative design enables wearers to enjoy the captivating animation of the tourbillon with greater ease, reducing the need to rotate their wrist as extensively to view the mechanism.

Then, there's the automatic winding system. Instead of the conventional rotor mechanism, the MP-10 incorporates two vertical weights made of white gold positioned on either side of the case. One is inscribed with "MP-10" while the other bears the Hublot logo. These weights are mounted on a vertical axis, allowing them to move freely and thereby powering the movement. Naturally, to prevent any disruptive movement, Hublot has integrated a system of shock absorbers. This new HUB9013 in-house movement showcases ingenious creativity and delightful extravagance. Operating at 3 Hz with a 48-hour power reserve, it can also be manually wound using the crown positioned at 12 o'clock.

The Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium It is limited to just 50 pieces, and priced at 250,000 CHF which is equivalent to 1,062,000 AED.

For more information, please visit Hublot official website.