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3. Hublot Classic Fusion Cathedral Tourbillon Minute Repeater
Classic Fusion Cathedral Tourbillon Minute Repeater
Hublot presents its second Tourbillon Minute Repeater.
A new 100% Hublot Manufacture movement with double cathedral chime.
Hublot presents its second Tourbillon Minute Repeater.
A new 100% Hublot Manufacture movement with double cathedral chime.
Born of the desire to pursue an independent route enabling Hublot to design and produce its own movements, the brand has now unveiled its second Minute Repeater coupled with a tourbillon. Exhibiting a marvellous balance between the classic style of its two major complications, a symbol of watchmaking art, and the dynamic, modern design of the Classic Fusion 45 mm, this piece is a fine exercise in style that demonstrates the principle of fusion between Tradition and Modernity.
Entirely designed, developed and produced by the micro-mechanical engineers, engineers and watchmakers at Hublot, and this new Grande Complication is the result of 24 months of R&D. Fully remodelled and optimised since the first version appeared in 2010, the new Tourbillon Minute Repeater retains all of Hublot's DNA.
The sapphire dial reveals the HUB 8001 hand-wound mechanical movement, with its tourbillon escapement and the Minute Repeater mechanism. Among the notable new features are the newly designed time setting function and a traditional tourbillon with its 13.6 mm diameter cage, which rotates once every minute, and boasts a highly stable construction thanks to the barrette on the dial side.
The assembly of its 319 components - bridges, cams and springs, racks and hammers, gongs and snails, cage, wheels, jewels, screws - is a unique decorative element in itself, beautifully complemented by the watch's hands, which are red gold- or rhodium-plated, like the case.
One of the technical feats achieved on the Minute Repeater, whose construction requires a level of expertise possessed by only a small number of manufactures, is the complete integration of the trigger piece in the left-hand bezel lug of the Classic Fusion's case. This means it is no longer an appendage - as is usually the case - but rather a cleverly integrated function which results in a watch with a particularly harmonious appearance.
The power of the double cathedral chime and the exceptional clarity of its tone has already brought it to the attention of connoisseurs. Finally, the Tourbillon Minute Repeater, which has a power reserve of 5 days, is water-resistant to 30 metres - a highly complex achievement at this level, and much sought after by connoisseurs. The sound of the chime no longer relies on airborne transmission, but rather resonates through the material of the case.
The watch has an aesthetically pleasing diameter of 45 mm. The piece looks beautiful in King Gold (extra-precious gold containing 5% platinum) or titanium, the two versions in which this new model is available. It is completed with a strap, with a deployant buckle, in black alligator leather sewn onto tone-on-tone rubber for comfort, flexibility and increased leather durability.
504.OX.0180.LR – King Gold version
504.NX.0170.LR – Titanium version
504.NX.0170.LR – Titanium version
Technical details
References 504.OX.0180.LR – King Gold version limited to 50 numbered pieces
504.NX.0170.LR – Titanium version limited to 99 numbered pieces
Case "Classic Fusion" – Diameter 45 mm – 18K King Gold or Titanium
Bezel 18K King Gold or Titanium with 6 H-shaped titanium screws, countersunk,
polished and locked
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Bezel Lug Black composite resin
Crown 18K King Gold or titanium with engraved H for Hublot
Case-back Open with sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective coating, 18K King Gold or
titanium
Water resistance 3 ATM, i.e. approx 30 metres
Dial Sapphire. Polished gold-plated or rhodium-plated baton indexes
Polished gold-plated or rhodium-plated hands
Movement HUB8001 hand-wound movement
Double Chime Tourbillon Minute Repeater
Components 319
Jewels 30
Frequency 3 (21,600 vib/h)
Strap Black alligator leather sewn onto black rubber with black tone-on-tone stitching
Clasp 18K King Gold with black PVD steel blades – Deployant buckle
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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
