Hublot - MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Bi-Retrograde Titanium

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Hublot, the luxury watchmaker known for its disruptive and technically advanced timepieces, has added another masterpiece to its MP collection, the MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Bi-Retrograde Titanium.

Hublot Mp-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Bi-Retrograde Titanium

The MP-13 is the 13th MP movement produced entirely in-house by Hublot and brings together two complications - the tourbillon and the retrograde display - in one, unique watch.

The 44 mm x 16.7 mm watch is housed in a distinctively-shaped case crafted from titanium with a satin-brushed/polished finish. A black lined rubber strap with a titanium deployant buckle secures it to the wrist. Water resistance is guaranteed up to a pressure of 3ATM (30 metres / 100 feet).

The tourbillon features two axes, with one completing a full rotation every minute and the other every 30 seconds. This double-axis tourbillon is a considerable feat, as Hublot is one of only a few watchmakers capable of manufacturing it entirely in-house. Having two speeds within the same mechanism creates a view that is both hypnotic and technical.

To further raise the bar, the tourbillon is skeletonized and suspended, doing away with the upper bridge 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.

The bi-retrograde movement is also a first for Hublot, with both hours and minutes displayed in a highly intuitive, natural and spontaneous way. The display is read from left to right, mirroring many writing styles and the trajectory of the sun. The minute hand moves steadily, while the hour hand skips instantly from one hour to the next, optimizing the daily experience for the wearer by making the dial easier to read.

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 has an autonomy of at least four days or 96 hours, making it likely to have the largest power reserve of any double-axis skeleton tourbillon currently on the market. This result represented a big challenge because a bi-retrograde display is extremely energy-intensive. The power reserve indicator is located at 11 o’clock.

The 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) HUB6200 movement is very easy to set, as the crown at 3 o’clock only has one position. 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. This prevents breakages caused by winding the hands backwards—a weakness inherent to all retrograde displays from which Hublot wished to spare its collectors.

The Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Bi-Retrograde Titanium ref. 913.NX.1170.RX will only be produced as a very limited edition, with only 50 numbered pieces and a retail price of Euro 165,000. hublot.com

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