At Baselworld 2017, Hublot introduced its first multi-axis tourbillon and it’s in-house no less. New MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis is the result of a powerful idea: to provide a maximum of visibility on the tourbillon – and its fascinating double rotation – by designing a fine watchmaking movement devoted to this objective, and then creating an original case that highlights the 100% manufacture calibre.
Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis
The Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis watch beats to the rhythm of the fine watchmaking calibre HUB9009.H1.RA, a mechanical movement with self-winding featuring a 5-day power reserve. It also features a bi-axial tourbillon that undertakes a complete rotation per minute for the first axis and a rotation every 30 seconds for the second.
To properly show the tourbillon off, Hublot created a brand new 49mm diameter case for this watch. Thanks to its position at 6 o’clock and a large opening that covers a very complex 3-sided sapphire glass, the gaze of the wearer will literally plunge onto the frantic travel of this bi-axial tourbillon, which overcomes the effects of gravity in a much more subtle manner than an ordinary tourbillon.
Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis
Besides this technical specific feature, the MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis also stands out because of its innovative date corrector, which is as ingenious as it is practical. Via a simple winding movement of the lever up or down, the date moves respectively forward or back by a day. The construction of the dial over several levels—alternating black, white and red—also enhances the elegant character of the MP-09. Around the hours and minutes display, the date indication—instantaneous—is arranged in tiers in two half-circles on two distinct levels, while the 5-day power reserve is displayed in a gauge at 9 o’clock.
Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis
There are three version of this watch, all limited editions. There is an titanium edition, produced in 50 examples and priced at $169,000; there is a King Gold edition, produced in 20 examples and priced at $211,000; and, last but not least, there is a titanium edition with pavé diamonds, produced in TK examples and priced at $190,000.
