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2024 Hublot Big Bang MP-11 14 Blue Sapphire Watch

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Jacky Zhang
2024 Hublot Big Bang MP-11 14 Blue Sapphire Watch

MP-11 is the representative work of Hublot's high-complexity watch MP series. It was first unveiled at the Baselworld in 2018. At that time, a total of two models were launched, one made of polished sapphire and the other Made of 3D carbon fiber material, coupled with a unique and complex movement design, it not only reflects Hublot's two achievements in the fields of innovative materials and watch technology, but also becomes the focus of much attention at the watch exhibition. Of course, in addition to the extremely innovative materials, the core design concept of this series of watches is the ultra-long power reserve brought by the series spring barrels, which continues from Hublot’s legendary work, the Lafaa, which was collaborated with Ferrari. MP-05 watch https://www.captainthewatch.is.


The crystal clear aqua blue case of the watch has a fatal attraction. If white is the ultimate purity, then this watch is fresh and refined enough, elegant and yet energetic. Compared with other metal materials, the advantages of sapphire are also very obvious. It can not only highlight the core of the watch, but is also strong enough to effectively protect the movement. This has also made it a popular choice for many brands in the production of luxury sports watches in recent years. One of the main materials of watches.


In terms of size, the new watch continues the 45 mm diameter and 14.4 mm thickness of the series. Six H-shaped titanium screws tightly connect the polished aqua sapphire mirror to the case. This design is also one of Hublot's iconic designs and is highly recognizable.


MP-11 watches all use manual winding movements. There is a large-sized grooved crown on the right side of the case, through which the watch can be wound. The worm gear spiral pattern on the crown looks like The tire pattern can not only add a racing feel to the watch, but also act as an anti-slip function, allowing the wearer to better grip and adjust. However, the watch has a long power reserve of 14 days. If you want to wind it by hand, it will be a big "task" for your fingers. Therefore, the MP-11 watch, like the Lafa MP-05, can be wound by using the inspiration source. The electric Torx stylus from the racing car completes the winding. For this reason, the top of the crown is also designed to look like the central locking hub of F1.


In addition to the case, the panel design of the MP-11 watch is also a highlight. We can see that there is a cylindrical bulge under the dial, which is actually the vertical barrel of the watch. The brand connects 7 barrels in series to give the watch a power reserve of up to 14 days. In order to prevent the watch from being too thick, the brand adopts a coaxial vertical layout of seven barrels. They are not integrated into the thickness of the movement, but are cleverly placed in front of the movement at a 90° angle to it.


Zooming in on the dial, we can see that the entire dial is basically divided into two parts. The upper part is a hollow-shaped hour and minute dial. The hour markers, hour and minute hands, and Hublot logo are all made of water that echoes the color of the case. Blue, while contrasting with the silver movement components at the bottom, allows the wearer to quickly read the time. In addition, in order to ensure the power transmission between the horizontal spring shaft and the vertical gear that controls the hour and minute display, Hublot engineers introduced a 90-degree spiral gear transmission that is rare in the watchmaking field for the MP-11 watch. system, and the balance wheel has been moved to the 2 o'clock position on the other side of the dial, and the spiral gear at 10 o'clock creates a symmetrical and harmonious mechanical beauty.


The lower part is the original movement structure successfully developed by the brand to achieve a long-term power storage effect of up to two weeks, which is the seven series barrels just mentioned. The power reserve display is clearly and directly printed on the scroll on the left side of the barrel, corresponding to the golden DAY POWER RESERVE words on the anti-glare sapphire mirror.

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