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1. Hublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon Firmament
Classic Fusion Tourbillon Firmament
Its dial is made from osmium crystal – osmium is the rarest metal on our planet.
The result is exceptionally brilliant.
A World First made possible thanks to a Swiss team.
Its dial is made from osmium crystal – osmium is the rarest metal on our planet.
The result is exceptionally brilliant.
A World First made possible thanks to a Swiss team.
It's a new material. It's a world first. It's exclusive to Hublot. Here is a watch with a dial made from osmium crystal.
What is osmium? As far as we are aware, this is the rarest metal on our planet. The origins of osmium date back to the formation of the Earth and the primitive solar nebula. Metal alloys from the same group –which have a very high melting point – must have formed at depths over 2900 km where the temperature is sufficiently high to melt these elements. Convection movements raised these materials to the surface, almost unchanged since the formation of our planet.
Where is osmium found? Osmium is part of the platinum group and is therefore found in the same places as platinum, mainly in Russia and South Africa. Approximately 10,000 tonnes of platinum ore will contain approximately 28 grams of osmium. It is estimated that there are some 200 tonnes of osmium reserves, compared with 13,000 tonnes of platinum, which is itself a rare metal.
What are its main properties? As well as being the rarest metal on Earth, it is also very hard; it is also the densest and heaviest metal at 22.6 g/cm3 (heavier than platinum, iridium or rhenium).
In its compact and crystallised form, it becomes inalterable in air and its brilliance will never fade. Its blueish sparkle is unique amongst metals. And there lies the wonder of osmium crystal dials: osmium crystals vary in size from tenths of a millimetre to just a few millimetres, making osmium in its crystal form one of the greatest new developments in the precious metals market. Thanks to the research of a team of scientists and researchers based in the Swiss Canton of Valais, osmium is crystallised using a highly sophisticated process; this enables it to reach its melting point (3,033 degrees Celsius), changing its structure and transforming it into osmium crystal.
The result is breathtakingly unique and its natural brilliance is intense, hence the name of the watch Classic Fusion Tourbillon Firmament as its brilliance evokes the wonder of the heavens.
Technical details
Reference 502.CX.0002.LR – 45 mm
Case "Classic Fusion" in polished black ceramic
Bezel Black ceramic with 6 H-shaped titanium screws; countersunk, polished, locked
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Bezel Lug Black composite resin
Crown Black ceramic with black rubber insert with "H" for Hublot
Case-back Open with sapphire crystal, interior anti-reflective coating, black polished ceramic
Water resistance 3 ATM, i.e. approx 30 metres
Movement HUB6017 Manufacture Hand-wound Skeleton Tourbillon movement
5-day power reserve
Components 251 (19 jewels) – Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 Vib/h)
Strap Black alligator stitched onto black rubber with black stitching
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1. Hublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon Firmament
Classic Fusion Tourbillon Firmament Its dial is made from osmium crystal – osmium is the rarest metal on our planet. The result is exceptionally brilliant. A World First made possible thanks to a Swiss team. It's a new material. It's a world first. It's e...
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Sure! It's a fun, playful model.
.. must be fun to wear on days-off :-) Thanks, Rei! Ken
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Great work Ken! When we add in the pre-Basel releases...
It's another impressive year for Hublot. This one quiet diverse, I must say.
Thanks, I agree!
I am personally anxious to hear the MR sound - the last one's sound was so good :-) They are really getting their hands on "what's inside" and they will be more and more interesting! Thanks, Michael! Ken
Special One....
I know it's just another KP with different colors, but I really like the Navy Blue with red accents. Not sure how I feel about the blue carbon fiber, but I like how it looks in this pic. Just a beautiful color combo, with a UNICO movement, and no cheesy l...
I am sure they have tested...
.. many, many other materials as well. They spend a lot on R&D about the materials... I am always amazed by the result - next time I meet Mr. Butet I will ask why he chose aluminum. Thanks for posting! Ken
The new offerings from Hublot
The one I like most is the Hublot Classic Fusion Cathedral Tourbillon Minute Repeater, I hope to see it in person as it seems to be a stunning piece. Regards, ED-209
Same here...
.. thanks. The previous MR's sound was incredibly good, so I cannot help expecting more from Hublot! Ken
