HUBLOT – MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde Edition

 

HUBLOT – MASTERPIECE MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde Titanium Edition 2023

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Hublot writes a new chapter in the MP story—a collection of masterpieces that embody disruptive, creative and technical Haute Horlogerie, aimed at collectors eager to discover the watchmaking of tomorrow.  

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While some may avoid the number 13 due to superstition, there is certainly no avoiding the MP-13! Defying conventions and undeterred by superstition, Hublot reveals the character of its latest model. 

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The 44 mm MP-13 is encased entirely in brushed titanium and for the first time brings together two complications—the tourbillon and the retrograde display—in one, unique watch. But take note, as these are not just any old complications.

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To begin, the tourbillon features two axes—a considerable feat, as Hublot is one of only a few watchmakers capable of manufacturing a double-axis tourbillon entirely in-house, having first done so with the MP-09 in 2017. The tourbillon completes a full rotation every minute on one axis, and every 30 seconds on the other. Having two speeds within the same mechanism creates a view that is both hypnotic and technical.

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To further enhance its magic, Hublot has crafted a tourbillon with two refined attributes: it is skeletonized and suspended. This architectural design grants the tourbillon a weightlessness that more traditional versions lack. 

 

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It does away with the upper bridge and each component is pared back unsparingly to allow light to pass through unobstructed. To amplify the visual effect, the space surrounding the 6 o’clock tourbillon has been opened up and is protected on both sides by anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

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“Fourteen years after inaugurating our Manufacture’s first building, we are now unveiling the 13th MP movement produced entirely in-house by Hublot. Creativity is nothing without the tools of the trade, and vice versa. That is what makes our integrated business model so strong. At Hublot, every idea can almost instantly be developed into a project of horological innovation and give rise to extraordinary creations. Our collectors eagerly await the release of each new model, all of which embody cutting-edge watchmaking, as is the case with the new MP-13.”

RICARDO GUADALUPE
HUBLOT CEO

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As always, Hublot remains firmly dedicated to ensuring the daily use of each client’s MP-13, guaranteeing a power reserve of at least four days or 96 hours.

 

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It is likely to have the largest power reserve of any double-axis skeleton tourbillon on the market at present. 

 

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And yet, guaranteeing these four days of power proved to be much more challenging for this model than for the handful of similar tourbillons.

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This is because—in yet another first—the movement it powers is similarly not just retrograde, but bi-retrograde. These three variables (double-axis, bi-retrograde, four days of power) are typically never seen together as retrograde displays are energy-intensive.

 

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And a bi-retrograde variant, by definition, even more so. Another feature of this unique timepiece is that while the minute hand moves steadily, the hour hand skips instantly from one hour to the next, optimising the daily experience for the wearer by making the dial easier to read. The MP-13 offers 96 hours of power, with the power reserve indicator located at 11 o’clock.

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This is also the first time Hublot has designed a bi-retrograde movement for both hours and minutes. It makes telling the time highly intuitive, natural and spontaneous. The display is read from left to right, mirroring many writing styles and the trajectory of the sun. The movement is also very easy to set, as the crown at 3 o’clock only has one position. 

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Winding through the minutes automatically moves the hours forward. Hublot designed the movement to only be wound in one direction, in yet another effort to ensure optimal ease of use. 

 

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This prevents breakages caused by winding the hands backwards — a weakness inherent to all retrograde displays, from which Hublot wished to spare its collectors.

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Like all models in the MP series, the MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis will only be produced as a very limited edition, with only 50 numbered pieces. 

 

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Designed entirely in titanium with a black rubber strap, the watch has a full satin finish and contains 374 components. 

 

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Technical Specifications

 Model:  MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde Edition  

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 Ref. 913.NX.1170.RX  

CASE
Satin-finished titanium
Diameter: 44 mm
Thickness: 16.70 mm
Water resistance 3 ATM (30 m) 
BEZEL Satin-finished and polished titanium
Six H-shaped polished and microblasted black titanium screws
CASE-BACK Satin-finished titanium, engraved with “LIMITED EDITION” XX/50
DIAL
Black matt skeleton
Black-plated appliques with green luminescence
MOVEMENT
Calibre HUB6200: Manufacture manual winding skeleton movement
Tourbillon, double-axis, power reserve
Frequency: 3 (21,600 A/h)
Power reserve: 96 hours
No.of Components: 374
Jewels: 44
STRAPS & BUCKLE
Black structured rubber strap
Titanium deployant buckle clasp

🔴 PRICE 💰

• CHF 150’000
• EUR 165’000
• USD 158’000
• GBP 137’000

🔰 ❱❱❱  Limited to 50 pieces

 New Model - 2023

Tags: #HUBLOT  #MP13, #HUBLOTtourbillon , #TourbillonBiAxis, #RetrogradeTourbillon

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