Hublot Unveils The Huge Bang MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde Titanium Watch

Initially launched in 2011, the Hublot MP sequence is the place the Nyon-based model turns to flex its manufacturing muscle groups. Each from an aesthetic and technological perspective, Hublot’s numerous MP fashions symbolize among the most superior, spectacular, and “on the market” designs that the model has ever put ahead. Through the years, there have been a lot of totally different Hublot MP fashions (twelve to be precise), and the MP-09 is essentially the most lately up to date iteration, with new colours of the 3D carbon fiber variant launched earlier this 12 months at LVMH Watch Week. Now, as a part of its newest batch of recent releases unveiled at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023, a thirteenth MP mannequin has been added to the catalog, the Hublot Huge Bang MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde includes a daring titanium case that homes a brand new manufacture motion with a dual-axis tourbillon, an influence reserve indicator, and a bi-retrograde show for each the hours and minutes.

Crafted from brushed titanium with a black-finished middle part, the case of the Hublot Huge Bang MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde (ref. 913.NX.1170.RX) measures 44mm in diameter by 16.7mm thick, and whereas it represents a wholly new case, it additionally affords a well-recognized profile that visually connects it to the remainder of Hublot’s trendy lineup. Whereas the bezel nonetheless options the Huge Bang assortment’s signature uncovered screw design, the 6 o’clock facet curves into a gap that surrounds the uneven three-dimensional sapphire crystal that extends to create a two-sided show window for the bi-axis tourbillon on the backside of the show (much like what could be discovered on the present MP-09 sequence). The reverse facet of the case will get closed up by a screw-on show caseback, whereas a signed winging crown on the 3 o’clock location affords entry to the motion, and identical to many different high-concept Hublot fashions, water resistance for the brand new MP-13 is available in at 30 meters to guard towards each day moisture publicity and incidental contact. Moreover, identical to different Hublot Huge Bang watches, the case of the brand new MP-13 options an built-in lug design that connects to a rubber strap with an identical titanium deployant buckle.

Though a good portion of the face of the brand new Hublot Huge Bang MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is open-worked as a way to showcase its superior manufacture motion, its energy reserve indicator and bi-retrograde show are prominently displayed on the dial of the watch. The twin-retrograde shows for the time seem as two arcs alongside the periphery of the dial with the minutes on the outermost scale and the hours positioned instantly within it. A pair of centrally-mounted skeletonized fingers level out the present time towards the 2 scales, whereas an off-center energy reserve indicator occupies the higher half of the show and provides a small purple spotlight to the dial of the watch. Extending from the decrease half of the face is the bi-axis tourbillon, which is proudly displayed via the curved uneven crystal and mounted with out an higher bridge as a way to allow an unobstructed view of its dual-axis rotation.

Powering the Hublot Huge Bang MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is the brand new HUB6200 manufacture motion. Consisting of 374 parts, the Hublot HUB6200 is a 44-jewel, manual-wind caliber that runs at a frequency of 21,600vph (3 Hz), whereas providing customers a 4-day energy reserve (roughly 96 hours). The bi-axis tourbillon on the decrease half of the dial makes one full rotation each minute alongside considered one of its axes, and one other rotation each thirty seconds alongside the opposite. In the meantime, the house surrounding the tourbillon has been opened as much as give it a floating look because it strikes contained in the case. Moreover, whereas the minute hand steadily strikes from one worth to the following, the hour hand immediately jumps when it adjustments, which will increase the general legibility of the show. Moreover, to facilitate the setting course of, the crown on the MP-13 solely has a single setting place, and advancing the minutes additionally routinely strikes the hours ahead. Equally, Hublot has additionally designed the motion to solely be set in a single course, which prevents the unintended injury that may happen on different retrograde watches when they’re inadvertently set backward.

Attributable to the truth that they symbolize a few of Hublot’s most superior choices, all the MP fashions are positioned in the direction of the highest finish of the model’s catalog, and the brand new MP-13 isn’t any exception. With an official retail worth of $158,000 USD, the brand new Hublot Huge Bang MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is undeniably a quite expensive timepiece, though it’s nonetheless fairly a bit inexpensive than the 3D Carbon model of the MP-09. Moreover, identical to all Hublot MP fashions, the brand new MP-13 shall be produced as a small-batch restricted version, and solely 50 numbered items shall be obtainable. That mentioned, in a lot the identical manner that there have been a number of totally different variations of the MP-09 produced over time, I wouldn’t be shocked to see different variations of the Hublot MP-13 finally launched in several colours and supplies. For extra data on the Hublot Huge Bang MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde, please go to the model’s web site.