Hublot Redefines Sapphire Material With The Big Bang MP-11 Water Blue Sapphire

This year in Geneva, Hublot once again transcends traditional watchmaking boundaries with its latest offering: the Big Bang MP-11 Water Blue Sapphire. This new model adds a fresh hue to Hublot’s already impressive palette of sapphire tones, marking a significant first for the Manufacture Piece collection, which had previously embraced more contrasting materials.

Looking back on Baselworld 2018, Hublot has consistently thrilled enthusiasts and collectors alike with creations that challenge the status quo. The MP-11 stands as a testament to this relentless pursuit of uniqueness, boasting a sculptural 7-barrel movement that ensures an unparalleled 14-day power reserve, a feat that remains as groundbreaking today as it was six years ago. This technical marvel is housed within a conventional case height of 10.9 mm, thanks to the ingenious vertical coaxial alignment of the barrels, set at a 90-degree angle to the movement—a design choice that epitomizes Hublot’s commitment to combining aesthetic elegance with mechanical ingenuity.

Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot’s CEO, emphasizes the brand’s foundational ethos of technical excellence and constant innovation. He notes, “Our MPs are a laboratory, an exploration of what the watchmaking of tomorrow might look like today.” This forward-thinking approach is vividly embodied in the MP-11, from its 336-hour power reserve facilitated by a custom-designed 90° transmission system to the patented index-assembly and silicon escapement that ensure precision and protection from electromagnetic or thermal interference.

The 2024 edition of the MP-11 breaks new ground with its “Water Blue” sapphire case, a color achieved through a bespoke chemical formula and an exclusive transparency index. This innovation is not just a testament to Hublot’s mastery over sapphire but also to its dedication to pushing the boundaries of material science in watchmaking. The brilliance, luminosity, and indestructibility of the sapphire are complemented by its exceptional polish.

The Big Bang MP-11 Water Blue Sapphire is a culmination of years of research, development, and testing to achieve a product that stands at the zenith of craftsmanship and innovation. Hublot’s endeavor to simulate accelerated aging and ensure flawless water resistance culminates in a watch that is both durable and has the ‘Hublot wrist appeal.’

Hublot’s newest addition to the MP-11 lineage reaffirms the brand’s status as the leader of innovation in materials and design.