Artist Takashi Murakami‘s iconic 12 petal flower has been interpreted as a high-tech luxury watch by Hublot. The first limited edition Hublot watch with a central flying tourbillon, the MP-15 TAKASHI MURAKAMI TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE is only available in 50 units and will run you $330,000. USD
Takashi Murakami Flower Tourbillon
This inimitable luxury watch offers a magnificent interpretation of the visual effects of sapphire crystal.
On the MP-15 Takashi Murakami, there is no dial in the true sense. For this model, Hublot has fused the case, movement and dial in a unique arrangement.
In the dial’s customary location sits the complication, with the hands occupying a peripheral position. At the centre, Hublot’s first series-produced central flying tourbillon – unique and different from anything the Manufacture has created in its 40 years.
It is surrounded by Takashi Murakami’s iconic motif, a flower composed of 12 petals made entirely of sapphire. The flower features soft curves and bold, generous volumes.
Hublot’s aim was to create absolute transparency in order to maximise the luminosity of the MP-15: sapphire case, sapphire case-back, sapphire crown, translucent flange and strap.
The sun will never merely shine on this floral work of art: it will pass straight through it, illuminating its curves and reliefs.
SPECS
CASE REFERENCE 915.JX.4802.RT
SIZE 42 mm
CASE Polished Sapphire Crystal
BEZEL Polished Sapphire Crystal
WATER RESISTANCE 30m or 3 ATM
CRYSTAL Sapphire with Anti-reflective Treatment
DIAL Polished Transparent Composite Resin
MOVEMENT HUB9015 Manual-Winding Tourbillon
POWER RESERVE 150 Hours
STRAP Transparent Decorated Rubber
CLASP Sapphire Crystal and Titanium Deployant Buckle
MP-15 TAKASHI MURAKAMI TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE
PRICE: USD $330,000
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