Hublot presented at BaselWorld 2013, a surprising new member of the Hublot watch family – the Hublot Classic Fusion Haute Joaillerie. Developed and produced entirely in the Hublot Manufacture workshops the figures speak for themselves: 1185 baguette diamonds (they come from Yakutsk, Eastern Siberia ,Russia). 4100 hours of cutting. 500 hours of dimensional checking and quality control. 4 months’ work for the stone-setters. In total: 64 experts each in their own field, representing 11 different disciplines. Because of the complexity and exclusivity of its production process this watch is limited to just 8 pieces and carries a price tag of $1,000,000. Check out the technical details and video after the break.
Technical Details:
Reference 505.WX.9000.LR (Series limited to just 8 pieces)
Case “Classic Fusion” – Diameter 45 mm, in rhodium-plated 18K white gold
Bezel Stone-set rhodium-plated 18K white gold, with 6 H-shaped titanium screws
Crystal Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Bezel Lug Rhodium-plated 18K white gold
Crown Stone-set 18K white gold, with Hublot logo
Case back Rhodium-plated 18K white gold with sapphire crystal, interior anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance 3 ATM, i.e. approx. 30 metres
Movement MHUB6010.H1.1 Hand-wound skeleton-worked tourbillon Manufacture Movement – Frequency 3 Hz (21,600 Vib/h)
Components 155, including 19 jewels
Power reserve Approximately 120 hours
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