The horological masterpiece reimagines Takashi Murakami’s iconic smiling flower as a sapphire sculpture set with colourful gemstones, fitted with Hublot’s first central tourbillon movement.
New: You can now listen to articles.first began working together back in 2021. What transpired from the pairing included Murakami’s eponymous Classic Fusion models, as well as a series of NFT artworks paired with unique pieces.
The latest launch from the two brings back the MP-15 Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow for a limited release. Two MP-15 models were originally unveiled in 2023 – the first as a one-off piece dedicated to the Only Watch 2023 auction , and the second as a limited drop a few months later.Murakami’s iconic smiling flower motif has been transformed into a functional, wearable piece of art for the wrist. The 42mm case is crafted entirely from sapphire crystal.
While the Only Watch 2023 version featured a rainbow gradient effect on the petals, this time, the stones are grouped together so that each petal is given a different colour, just like the original Murakami smiling flower.Murakami’s iconic smiley face is laser-engraved onto the domed sapphire crystal, which forms the centre of the dial. Sitting under the smile is the HUB9015 manual-winding tourbillon. The hours and minutes are indicated by two hand tips that revolve around its periphery.
Making the reading of time effortless and intuitive, the opening features a flange ring set with 12 baton hour markers, each continuing the color of the petal. Most of the movement’s components have been skeletonised, which appear as if floating in mid-air.Atelier Wen: How two Frenchmen are changing perceptions of Chinese watchmaking
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