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UNICO movement The integration of the various production stages should give the Manufacture even greater autonomy. The UNICO movement, a chronograph developed entirely by Hublot’s Research & Development department, is now in its “functional prototype” stage until the end of 2009. It will eventually be housed inside the case of the King Power, the latest [...]

As an archetype of the modern approach to watchmaking introduced by Gérald Genta, the Octo (for octagonal) case continues to draw on its good fortune in being born under the sign of the figure 8, regarded as a lucky number in China. Its design celebrates an architectural design placing function in the service of aesthetics [...]

Over view The over all design of the movement is based on the philosophy of precision and longevity. The movement is large and unique in style, it retains the S-M signature winding rotor and returns to ‘the foundation watch’ style of circular grained untreated German silver bridges. One of the approaches in designing the movement [...]

A Tribute to Bob Dylan Oris Press Release – Hölstein, 30th January 2009 – In one of his greatest hits, Bob Dylan sings that “The Times They Are A-Changin” but the great man himself remains constant. In the sixties he came to prominence as the unofficial voice of the counterculture and has since become one [...]

Hublot Geneve Press Release, Valentine Day 2009 – Like a gem, a bouquet of flowers in full bloom, a delicate scent, or a romantic story! This is a Big Bang that combines the full range of pink tones: the gold case and the vivid pink of the alligator strap are illuminated by the translucent sparkle [...]

Case – “King Power” diameter 48 mm in microblasted black ceramic Bezel – Black microblasted ceramic with black rubber moulding, with 6 black PVD-coated titanium raised H-shaped screws Crystal – Sapphire crystal with interior/exterior anti-reflection treatment Bezel lug – Black composite resin Lateral inserts – Black composite resin Back – Black microblasted ceramic Crown – [...]

Piaget, the manufacturer of Haute Horlogerie, has unveiled a new mechanic movement, designed and developed in house, the calibre 860P, included in the new Piaget Emperador coussin. Piaget Emperador coussin moon phase Model XL 18-carat white gold case Slate-grey dial, 18-carat white gold applied hour-markers, sunburst satin-brushed silver-coloured centre, large 18-carat white gold moon at [...]

The twelve technical criteria (excerpted from the Official Regulations of the Hallmark of Geneva) Only mechanical watches assembled and adjusted on the territory of the Canton of Geneva – Switzerland – may be entered. Each movement must furthermore bear its own individual production number. 1.The quality of all parts and components of the movement, including [...]

A true horological philosophy A guarantee of provenance A guarantee of exacting precision A guarantee of durableness A guarantee of horological expertness Introduced in the 19th century by an industry long threatened with the scourge of counterfeiting, the Hallmark of Geneva is now regarded as a true horological philosophy and the symbol of horological perfection. [...]