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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CHOPARD – L.U.C 1860 In Lucent Steel™ Salmon Dial

CHOPARD – L.U.C 1860 In Lucent Steel™ Salmon Dial Automatic 2023

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In a creative gesture imbued with the innate elegance of the L.U.C collection, Chopard Manufacture draws inspiration from the first timepiece in the collection, presented in 1997, by combining the sophistication of a guilloché dial in salmon-coloured solid gold, a 36.5 mm case made of Chopard’s exclusive Lucent Steel™ alloy, as well as a finely crafted chronometer-certified movement. L.U.C Calibre 96.40-L is wound by a gold micro-rotor and equipped with the two barrels based on Chopard Twin technology. 

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Eagerly awaited by Haute Horlogerie collectors, this model is as colourful as it is elegant, while celebrating the Manufacture’s skills expressed through meticulous finishing duly recognised by the Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark.

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The L.U.C collection has once again demonstrated its refined nature by offering a bold reissue of its very first timepiece: the L.U.C 1860, named "Watch of the Year" by Swiss magazine Montres Passion (Uhrenwelt) right from its launch in 1997. Today, a new version in Lucent Steel™ and a salmon-coloured guilloché gold dial continues the Manufacture's approach of combining respect for watchmaking tradition with innovation.

Lucent Steel™: the alchemist’s quest

For the first time in its history, the L.U.C collection draws on the luminous brilliance, resistance and purity that are key assets of Lucent Steel™, an exclusive alloy through which Chopard has chosen to treat steel as a precious metal. 

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Resulting from four years of research and development, this steel endowed with properties comparable to those of surgical steel, entered the watchmaking world with the 2019 launch of the Alpine Eagle collection. Today, the use of this material – 80% composed of recycled elements – in the Maison’s other collections bears witness to Chopard's ongoing commitment to responsible luxury.

The aesthetic harmony of elegant contrasts

At the heart of the 36.50 mm Lucent Steel™ case nestles an elegant two-tone dial. Made of solid gold, it features a subtle salmon hue obtained by galvanic treatment and contrasting with the white gold touches of the chevron hour-markers – whose herringbone shape echoes that of the slender, facetted Dauphine-type hands – as well as by the finely guilloched rings marking off the minutes scale, the central zone and the small seconds counter. 

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The dial centre is meticulously hand-guilloched in a radiating pattern surrounding the historical Chopard logo – housed in a cartouche at 12 o'clock – while the chapter ring is satin-brushed. The snailed small seconds counter is positioned at 6 o'clock in a beautiful balance of symmetry and proportions, further accentuated by the absence of date aperture which also contributes to the pared-down design. 

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The anthracite grey grained calfskin leather strap, with its tone-on-tone stitching, complements the refined colours and textures skilfully orchestrated by the workshops.

Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark: a guarantee of fine craftsmanship

Combining their vertically integrated approach with the validation of independent authorities, the workshops have submitted this timepiece to the scrutiny of the prestigious Poinçon de Genève. The latter guarantees the quality and smooth functioning of watches assembled in the Canton.

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The L.U.C 1860 takes this label of excellence to new heights, as it is rarely applied to a steel watch. However, the rendering of Lucent Steel™, the delicacy of the dial colour and the finesse of its motifs, along with the precision rating of the movement, transcend conventions, placing this model firmly in the upper echelons of contemporary watchmaking.

Certified mechanical performance

The L.U.C 1860 timepiece is equipped with the L.U.C 96.40-L movement, whose refinement is all the more remarkable given its mere 3.30 mm thickness. This movement is a variation on the very first L.U.C calibre, which marked the creation of the Chopard Manufacture watchmaking workshops in 1996. It is equipped with an off-centre micro-rotor in 22-carat gold, whose high inertia enables the efficient winding of two barrels. Stacked in accordance with Chopard Twin technology, these barrels store the energy required for a total 65-hour power reserve.

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The L.U.C 96.40-L movement drives a small seconds indication, a prerequisite for chronometer certification by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. Reflecting the L.U.C collection’s innate sophistication, it is also equipped with a stop-second function and a swan’s-neck index assembly. 

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The latter serves to carefully calibrate the active length of the balance-spring, thus enabling finer adjustment of the oscillating frequency and hence of the movement’s rate. Finally, all the bridges are carefully chamfered and adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

Collection : L.U.C

Model:  L.U.C 1860 In Lucent Steel™ Salmon Dial

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 Reference : 168860-3003  – in Lucent Steel™

Movement
    Mechanical self-winding Calibre L.U.C 96.40-L
    Winding via a micro-rotor in engraved ethical 22-carat gold
    Total diameter: 27.40 mm
    Thickness: 3.30 mm
    Number of jewels: 29
    Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
    Power reserve: 65 hours
    Number of components: 176
    Two barrels – Chopard Twin technology
    Bridges adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif
    Annular balance
    Swan’s-neck index-assembly
    Balance-spring with Phillips terminal curve
    Chronometer-certified by the COSC
    Poinçon de Genève quality label
Functions and displays
    Central display of the hours and minutes
    Small seconds at 6 o’clock
    Stop-second function
Case
    Material: Lucent Steel™ A223, polished and brushed
    Diameter: 36.50 mm
    Thickness:  8.20 mm
    Notched crown in steel with engraved L.U.C logo 5 mm
    Vertical satin-brushed flanks and inter-horn space
    Polished bezel and case-back surround
    Sapphire crystal glare-proofed on both sides
    Exhibition sapphire crystal pane fitted on the case-back
    Water-resistant to 30 metres
Dial and hands
    Salmon-coloured gold dial with hand-guilloché central medallion and satin-brushed chapter ring
    Snailed small seconds counter
    White gold chevron-type hour-markers
    White gold Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands
    White gold baton-type small seconds hand
Strap and buckle
    Anthracite grey calfskin leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching
    Lucent Steel™ pin buckle with L.U.C engraving



🔴 Price: EUR 23,650 / 23 000 $ 💰
 

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