The Fusion Of Art And Time: Hublot Arsham Droplet Unveiled
If you think that a pocket watch is a thing of the past, it’s because you don’t know the work of Daniel Arsham, who together with Hublot has just presented the Hublot Arsham Droplet.
Arsham is a North American artist known for reinventing old pieces into contemporary objects aligned with a futuristic vision.
When the artist’s vision is combined with the mastery of the watchmaking house Hublot, the result is visible in the new Arsham Droplet, which presents itself as a reinterpretation of a modern pocket watch, and not only that, but we’ll get there, inspired by fluid and organic shapes and made from titanium and sapphire glass.
The watch, which comes with an intriguing shape, features a sandwich construction based on a shiny titanium structure with two droplet shape crystals with the dimensions of 73.20 mm x 52.60 mm x 22.50 mm, where the 17 O-rings and the Hublot H-shaped screws stand out. The watch also comes with rubber bumpers in the artist’s green colour that protect it against falls and allow better grip when handling, as well as Arasham’s signature on the back, and also has 30m of water resistance.
The sapphire crystal that surrounds the watch reveals the In-house hand-wound Meca 10 which, thanks to its twin barrels, offers an impressive 10 days of power reserve that comes with an indicator that lets you know how many days are left.
The new Hublot Arsham Droplet, which in addition to being a pocket watch can alternatively be used as a pendant or table clock, is available in 99 units and comes with a price tag of €92,000.
More details at www.hublot.com.
General Specifications:
Brand: Hublot
Model: Arsham Droplet
Dial: Openworked
Case Material: Titanium and sapphire crystal
Case Dimensions: 73.20 mm length, 52.60 mm width, 22.50 mm thickness
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Sapphire Glass
Water Resistance: 30 Meters
Caliber: HUB1201 Meca-10
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve indicator
Winding: Hand-wound
Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 Vph)
Jewels: 24
Power Reserve: 240 Hours
Components: 223 Parts
Price: € 92,000
Limited Edition: Yes, 99 pieces
Availability: Now
