Takashi Murakami’s Smiling Flower Transcends into a 150-Hour Central Tourbillon Wonder

Takashi Murakami’s Smiling Flower Unveiled as a Mesmerizing 150-Hour Tourbillon.

This sapphire watch is inspired by Takashi Murakami’s iconic smiling flower with at its centre Hublot’s first ever central tourbillon, surrounded by twelve petals set with 444 gemstones. The watch boasts an impressive power reserve of 150 hours.

This exclusive sapphire timepiece draws inspiration from Takashi Murakami‘s iconic smiling flower, expertly fused with Hublot’s first-ever central tourbillon, surrounded by twelve petals adorned with 444 dazzling gemstones. Beyond its stunning appearance, the watch boasts an impressive power reserve of 150 hours, a testament to its exceptional craftsmanship.

A Fusion of Art and Horology: Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Only Watch

Witness the perfect fusion of Hublot’s mastery in watchmaking and Takashi Murakami’s whimsical artistry with the MP-15 Tourbillon Only Watch. Crafted in exquisite sapphire, this timepiece represents a harmonious collaboration, where technical precision meets playful creativity. The unique central tourbillon, specially designed for this watch, symbolizes the heart of horology and the heart of those battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as the auction proceeds support research against the disease.

A Challenge Conquered: Hublot’s First Central Tourbillon

Accepting Takashi Murakami’s challenge, Hublot pushed the boundaries to incorporate a central tourbillon into this masterpiece – a feat never accomplished before by the Swiss luxury watchmaker. Balancing aesthetics and technical intricacies, Hublot showcased their expertise by ensuring that the central tourbillon took center stage while allowing for easy readability of hours and minutes. The result is a watch that not only mesmerizes with its design but also represents a triumph of engineering.

Specifications of the HUBLOT MP-15 TAKASHI MURAKAMI TOURBILLON ONLY WATCH:

Model name: MP-15 Takashi Murakami Only Watch Sapphire / Ref: 915.JX.4802.RT.1198.OWM23;
Case: Polished sapphire, shaped as Takashi Murakami’s iconic smiling flower;
Dial: Smiling flower face;
Calibre: HUB9015 Manual-winding central flying tourbillon;
Bracelet: Transparent rubber with smiling flower, sapphire and titanium clasp;
Dimensions: Diameter: 42mm;

Distinctive Features:

Designed in collaboration with Takashi Murakami
Sapphire watch case for a mesmerizing visual experience
Central flying tourbillon for unparalleled precision
444 gemstones for a touch of opulence
Colorful luminescent indices for enhanced readability
Impressive power reserve of 150 hours
Decorated rubber strap for comfort and style

A Unique Artwork to Complement Perfection

As a final touch to this horological masterpiece, a unique calligraphy piece, “Time of Rainbow,” by Takashi Murakami is thoughtfully included with the sale of the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Only Watch. This black ink artwork on coffee filter paper adds an exclusive touch of artistry, reflecting the essence of the collaboration and making each piece truly one-of-a-kind.