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NYON, Switzerland, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The art of fusion reaches a new level with a double endeavour at the limits of

possibility

Transparent, black, yellow, blue, red – Hublot has mastered the creation and

machining of sapphires with exclusive shades for its watchcases. With the new

Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire, the brand has once again

achieved a world first by adding a completely new colour to its palette of

through-tinted sapphires. This unprecedented technical and aesthetic feat is

combined with an entirely new tourbillon movement not only equipped with

self-winding (a rarity for a tourbillon), but also with a reinvented

architecture with its micro-rotor visible on the dial side and three sapphire

bridges. A new fusion of daring and transparency, in a limited edition of 50

pieces.

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In line with its winning spirit, Hublot has produced a new exceptional

innovation by unveiling the world's very first case in orange sapphire. Our

manufacture has also reaffirmed its watchmaking expertise by unveiling a new

automatic tourbillon calibre, entirely designed and manufactured in-house, and

on which the spectacular visible dial side architecture underscores the

innovative design of the watch. The "Art of Fusion" in all its glory according

to Hublot.

Ricardo Guadalupe

HUBLOT CEO

Orange sapphire, a world first

If there's one area where Hublot's own "Art of Fusion" is expressed in all its

boldness and radiance, it's definitely that of cutting-edge materials,

particularly manufactured sapphire. Over the years, the brand (which has its

own Metallurgy & Materials laboratory) has already released numerous very

illustrious watches where the sapphire cases and dials, available in novel

colours, act as transparent settings for sophisticated mechanics – such as the

Big Bang Unico Sapphire (transparent), All Black Sapphire, Big Bang Unico Red

Sapphire and Blue Sapphire, and the recent Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire.

Today, Hublot continues to innovate with this extraordinary material by

reinterpreting the Big Bang Sapphire Tourbillon in an entirely new orange shade

– a world first for a through-tinted sapphire – achieved thanks to the

incorporation of titanium and chromium in a skilful manufacturing process. This

surprising and dynamic colour is a breath of fresh air for haute horlogerie,

and is in perfect harmony with Hublot's culture of excellence. The fascination

of the translucent bezel and case in finely polished orange sapphire is

enhanced by the technical tone of the six H-shape titanium screws that

characterise the iconic Big Bang design.

An entirely new self-winding tourbillon calibre

A revolutionary case with an innovative movement. Hublot illustrates its

unrivalled watchmaking expertise – and its mastery of the tourbillon, which has

been constantly developed since 2007 – by accommodating an entirely new

tourbillon movement at the heart of the orange sapphire, completely designed

and produced by the brand. Unlike traditional tourbillon movements, equipped

with manual winding, this exceptional calibre makes a name for itself thanks to

its self-winding system ensuring a minimum power reserve of three days (72

hours) – a very noticeable improvement for the wearer. It is equipped with

ceramic ball bearings and the latest Hublot technical advances in its winding

system. The manufacture has also reasserted its uniqueness by reconstructing

the movement in its entirety in order to make the micro-rotor visible from the

dial side. This innovative layout not only represents an additional technical

challenge for the designers, but also breathes new life in aesthetic terms, by

strengthening the spectacular appearance of the dial and its very contemporary

design. The perpetual movements of the micro-rotor set at 12 o'clock echo the

rotation of the tourbillon, its regulating organ, positioned in perfect

symmetry at 6 o'clock. The grey 22-carat gold micro-rotor is set off by

exquisite decoration (bevelling, sunray-brushing and sand-blasting), as well as

by signature Hublot openwork in the precious metal.

Hublot has also continued in its quest for transparency by using more sapphire

in the movement itself. The manufacture calibre on the Big Bang Tourbillon

Automatic Orange Sapphire is equipped for the first time with three sapphire

bridges – a barrel bridge, an automatic bridge and a tourbillon barrette. The

lightweight effect of the skeleton work is accentuated by heavily open-worked

and sandblasted platinum. The tourbillon cage at six o'clock, revolving on its

axis every minute to compensate for the pull of the earth on the movement's

direction, is distinctive for its pure geometry affording a glimpse into the

mechanical heart of the model. The legibility of the open dial is enhanced by

hands and indices with a luminescent coating. The transparent orange rubber

strap with a lined relief – with a patented express One Click

interchangeability system and titanium deployant buckle – completes the

cutting-edge look of this limited edition release of 50 pieces.

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Source: Hublot SA