Sameera Gamage 
Hublot doesn’t follow the rules; they rewrite them. The MP-10 Tourbillon isn’t a watch, it’s a mechanical revolution worn on the wrist. For those who crave engineering over elegance, the future of watchmaking is here.
In the world of horlogerie, only a few collections embody mechanical audacity quite like Hublot’s Masterpieces (MP) collection. We already know that Hublot as a brand are not your traditional watchmaker. They make timepeices that are bold, innovative and can cause controversy. From the beginning, Hublot was a platform on which innovative designs were created to push the boundaries of watchmaking. Hublot’s Masterpieces collection is the summation of years of experience and knowledge in creating some of the boldest, daring, and avant-garde designs.
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The original Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System timepiece was unveiled in 2024 during LVMH Watch Week, and upon its release, it was groundbreaking. This was a watch that completely reimagined the concept of time display. The MP-10 Tourbillon removed the traditional hands to tell time and instead featured a vertical linear indication for the hours and minutes, paired with a unique roller-based display and a suspended tourbillon at a 35-degree angle at the base of the watch.
It will take Hublot three years to construct and deliver the first 50 pieces of the original MP-10 Tourbillon. That puts into perspective how complex and unique this timepiece really is. But then again, this is what the Masterpieces collection has been all about: truly unique timepieces that throw out the book of traditional watchmaking to reinvent anew. The MP-10 Tourbillon was more than a watch; it is a manifesto that fuses the past, present, and future of Haute Horology in a single piece: first, unique, and different.
Now, Hublot have decided that it’s time for the MP-10 Tourbillon to get a fresh new look. The brand is releasing two new limited edition models, which will propel the MP-10 even further in terms of its aesthetics and its place in the world of horologerie. Since the movement of the MP-10 Tourbillon has been perfected, Hublot has redesigned the exterior for stunning new cosmetic looks: one in black ceramic and the other in sapphire.
The material choice seems like a no-brainer, as they are deeply inscribed in Hublot’s DNA. I’ve talked about Hublot sapphire creations previously and how they have truly mastered the ‘Art of Fusion’ by integrating this beautiful material into most of their creations, so it was only a matter of time before we started to see it on the Masterpieces collection.
Case Design
Sculpted like a piece of wearable mechanical art, the MP-10 Tourbillon’s 54.1mm x 41.5mm case design is unapologetically futuristic. The monolithic form seamlessly curves around the wrist, almost like a capsule housing a miniaturised engine. The case being unusually complex, its geometry has been designed to embrace a double sapphire crystal, which gives a completely unobstructed view of the two linear weights that work as the winding mechanism for the timepiece.
Limited to 50 timepieces, Hublot has given the ceramic version a black look, which was chosen for its faithfulness to the spirit of the original MP-10 Tourbillon. The second model, limited to 30 models, however, is a complete contrast to the ceramic. Instead of offering collectors a more measured hue of ceramic or other material, Hublot wanted something much bolder, more radical, and more truly fitting of the MP-10 Tourbillon. The piece is clad entirely in light grey and immaculate white inside a translucent sapphire case, sitting on a bracelet which is also translucent. To counter the dark intensity of the MP-10 Tourbillon All Black, Hublot presents a pure, celestial MP-10 Tourbillon Sapphire.
Dial Design
If you thought the case design was complicated, the dial is certainly something else. As mentioned earlier, the MP-10 Tourbillon has no hands. Instead, we are treated to four constantly rotating displays: the hours and minutes in the upper third of the dial, which has been combined with an “invisible magnifying glass”. This is followed by a circular power reserve at the base of the watch above the tourbillon, which has a rotating display that shows red and green for the power reserve level. Sitting underneath this is the tourbillon cage, tilted at a 35-degree angle, with the constant seconds being directly indicated on the cage.
In other words, the movement is the dial. A truly genius creation, what makes this even more impressive is that, unlike traditional watches with the winding rotor on the back, Hublot has implemented an automatic winding system carried out by two linear weights, which can be seen on the dial on both the left and right sides. These linear weights move up and down, creating energy that powers this incredible movement.
Movement
Like the engine of a supercar visible through its hood, the HUB9013 Manufacture self-winding movement is the face and soul of this timepiece. The movement has been infused with the dial to read the time directly from calibre HUB9013, which makes is quite insane. With all these intricate mechanics in play, Hublot has been able to push out a power reserve of 48 hours while operating at a frequency of 3Hz (21,600 VpH).
Initial Thoughts
While many brands remain paralysed by criticism, opting to play it safe with traditional designs that blend into the crowd, Hublot takes a completely different path. Unapologetically bold, the brand creates timepieces for those who dare to challenge convention. The MP (Masterpiece) collection is the embodiment of that spirit: an exhibition hall for Hublot’s most radical and unconventional horological ideas.
The latest update to the horological masterpiece released last year shows the brand giving the MP-10 Tourbillon a fresh look with ceramic and sapphire cases. While the ceramic is stunning in its own right, I love what Hublot is doing with its sapphire creations, and this is no exception. Sapphire seems the perfect choice for me, as it complements the intricate mechanical artwork of the movement with the beauty of translucent material.
These are not watches for the classic enthusiast seeking elegance and restraint. They’re for those who admire mechanical complexity, engineering brilliance, and the thrill of seeing an intricate movement fully exposed, proudly displayed on the dial like a living machine.
Specification: Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System (All Black Ceramic – 910.CX.0000.RX) & (Sapphire – 910.JX.0001.RT)
- Dimensions: 54.1 x 41.5 mm
- Case Material: Microblasted black ceramic or polished sapphire crystal
- Dial: Hours, minutes, power reserve: Indicated by Anodised Black Aluminium Cylinders. Seconds Indicated by Anodized Black Aluminium with Grey Luminescent Fastened on to the Suspended Tourbillon.
- Water Resistance: 30m (3 Bar)
- Movement: HUB9013 Manufacture Self-winding Power Reserve and Skeleton Tourbillon inclined at 35°
- Movement Power reserve: Approx. 48 hours operating at 3Hz (21,600 VpH)
- Crystal: Sapphire with Anti-reflective Treatment
- Bracelet/Strap: Black ceramic and black-plated titanium deployant buckle clasp or transparent structured rubber with Titanium deployant buckle clasp.
