Many superb watches from Baselworld exhibited Hublot’s unique Antikythera creations at the Muséedes Arts et Métiers. Hengbao publicly announced the development of the movement here, which is a tribute to the Antikythera mechanism.
An outstanding astronomical calculator originated in the 2nd century BC. Its remains were found in Greek waters in 1900. It describes the movement and position of the moon and sun in the sky.
Hublot fake watches pay tribute to this kind of antiquity by miniaturizing the mechanical device. Its movement has the size of a wristwatch and adds hours, minutes, and tourbillon escapement. It also has a spacious 5-day power reserve, which is modern. Logo. .
The 2012 Basel International Watch and Jewelry Show is the opportunity for Hublot to finally unveil the “Antikythera” watch itself. Antithykera is a watchmaking industry that pays tribute to the ancient world. According to the decree of Jean-Claude Biver, only four identical timepieces will be manufactured. The first one-once exhibited at the Basel Watch Fair-will go to the Athens Museum to be exhibited together with fragments of the original Antikeila mechanism.
This fake watch represents the fusion of ancient and modern. Its two-sided sapphire crystal emphasizes and displays the dual display of the double-sided movement.
Two crowns decorated with the same cross echo the original form of the Antikythera mechanism.
The crown at 6 o’clock is used to wind and set the time, while the crown at 12 o’clock is used to correct the astronomical indication of the movement by indexing the age of the moon relative to the position of the sun. .
Due to the complexity of the data displayed, the crown has been protected to prevent accidental changes to its settings. The movement is Hublot Antikythera 2033-CH01 movement with a power reserve of 120 hours.
The titanium case with micro-spray treatment can protect this most complex and outstanding mechanical watch.
In order to live in harmony with the sapphire crystal, the case is also faceted. The watch is equipped with a rubber strap specifically designed for this model. What about the price? Don’t ask for specifications Reference masterpiece MP-04 Antikythera 904.NX.4101.RX Case: Micro-sprayed titanium-length 49.90 mm X width 49.05 mm X thickness 20.83 mm Bezel: micro-sprayed titanium Crown: micro-sprayed titanium, black rubber molded side Mosaic: Micro-sprayed black PVD Titanium crystal: sapphire, colorless anti-reflective coating Bottom cover: micro-sprayed titanium Water resistance: 3 ATM, about 30 meters
motion
Hublot Antikashila caliber 2033-CH01, manual winding
Hour, minute
Seconds through tourbillon frame
Flying tourbillon ballless bearing
Power reserve: 120 hours