There’s at all times one thing so intriguing to me a couple of collaboration when the manufacturers actually simply go for it. However, I assume if one of many collaborators is Takashi Murakami, it’s type of arduous to not. For these uninitiated, Murakami is a recent Japanese artist whose work is directly psychedelic and joyful – however leans only a tad into the grotesque. However even in the event you don’t know the identify, you’re undoubtedly acquainted with the artist’s work. Murakami has collaborated with a variety of celebrities, from Marc Jacobs to Kanye West (lengthy earlier than his anti semitic rants, for the document) to Pharrell Williams. And now, Murakami provides yet one more collaboration with Hublot.
The MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow is absolutely a type of watches that makes you pause. It is going to, undoubtedly, have its naysayers who would possibly desire a extra conservative type; however there’s one thing extremely charming about this one for me. On the one hand, there’s a stage of expertise that’s evident even from the pictures; however it’s additionally a component of playfulness that intrigues me – particularly once we’re speaking a couple of watch that’s within the *ahem* $374,000 value vary.
You could do not forget that Murakami and Hublot have beforehand collaborated up to now, most notably on the Traditional Fusion mannequin with a decidedly Murakami lean. However that was simply placing Murakami’s artwork inside the context of Hublot. In 2023, they’d launched an MP-15 that confirmed the floral design however in a skeletal case. Now, we’re placing his work on full show with a floral design that shines in 444 coloured gem stones that deliver life to the twelve petals.
Whereas the petals are, little question, the star of the present, the development of the watch itself is sort of attention-grabbing. The dial is produced from a composite translucent resin, whereas the case is produced from clear sapphire crystal (you may learn a bit extra about that here). Now, I’m not saying I’d drop practically $400k on a watch, however it’s the merging of artwork and technical precision that do have me wanting into remortgaging my home a bit.
The final merchandise to notice about this specific reference is the tourbillon motion. Like its predecessor within the MP-15, the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow is fitted with HUBLOT’s first central tourbillon motion, providing roughly a 120 energy reserve.
The MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow is a testomony to a model not afraid of “going there” and never merely slapping a brand on an outdated mannequin and calling it a day. Hublot has undoubtedly put within the work to honor Murakami’s inventive power and, as the children say, matched his freak. If fascinated by buying this specific watch, you’ll find out extra particulars via Hublot’s website – however do act fast in case you have the money. There are solely 20 items of this assortment on this planet.
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