Hublot’s New MP-10 Is Its Most Insane Novelty From LVMH Watch Week

For Hublot, LVMH Watch Week 2024 was all about the concept of energy with the focus within the brand heavily communicating Hublot’s perception of energy in horology. Perhaps the perfect testament to the role of energy in watchmaking is one of Hublot’s most notable novelties, the MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System.

Taking almost ten years to develop and made with two pending patents, this new addition to the MP collection showcases Hublot’s unwavering commitment to merging aesthetics and mechanics seamlessly. The MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System immediately commands attention with its rather insane design. Characterized by rounded angles and sleek lines, the watch is housed within a micro-blasted titanium case comprising just two pieces — the middle and the case-back. However, what truly sets this timepiece apart is its sapphire crystal, a marvel of complexity with inclined planes on three axes, offering a truly mesmerizing view of the inner workings.

Hublot also demonstrates its ergonomic engineering in the case, featuring large openings that allow enthusiasts to admire the intricate movement architecture and its myriad components. When it comes to the MP-10’s movement, the numbers are staggering. With a total of 592 components and five years of research and development behind it, this watch is a testament to precision engineering. The innovative design includes two linear weights, a 35° inclined tourbillon, and a circular cylinder display for hours, minutes, and the power reserve.

While there is certainly a lot going on, the absence of traditional hands definitely grabs your attention. Instead, four constantly rotating displays take their place. The upper third of the dial showcases hours and minutes with an invisible magnifying glass effect. In the central third, a circular power reserve indicator features a distinct green zone for optimal reading, while the seconds are displayed directly on the inclined tourbillon cage, enhancing both visibility and precision. The MP-10 takes a bold step by eschewing a traditional dial, effectively merging the caliber with the dial itself. This design choice places the movement at the forefront, inviting the wearer to appreciate the mechanical complexity. Time is effortlessly read from top to bottom, enhancing legibility while retaining an architectural and expressive design.

The power reserve display features a three-tone disc (red, orange, and green) coaxially aligned with the hours and minutes, providing both visual interest and functional clarity. The MP-10 presents an intriguing challenge when it comes to its automatic winding system. Unlike traditional movements, this watch lacks a flat dial and a case-back-mounted oscillating weight. Instead, the engineers at Hublot have ingeniously verticalized the weight principle. On both sides of the central architecture, two blocks of white gold are arranged along a vertical axis, free to move.

To prevent these weights from colliding with the watch’s components, Hublot devised a shock-absorbing system. These vertical weights engage a rack and can wind the movement bidirectionally, a unique Hublot development for which a patent is pending. This innovation bestows the MP-10 with a power reserve exceeding 48 hours.

A standout piece within Hublot’s repertoire during LVMH Watch Week — and honestly, the entire show — the MP-10 is another mechanism for us to see into Hublot’s mind (which is a wild place to be).