Hublot releases Big Bang MP-11 model in material never before used in watchmaking

Hublot has released a new version of its MP-11 model featuring a case in an innovative material that the brand claims has never been used in watchmaking The new Big Bang MP-11 features a transparent SAXEM case, a striking green material that Hublot says can compete with the finest emeralds "Speaking about the model, the brand's CEO, Richard Guadalupe, said:"With this new Big Bang MP-11, Hublot once more asserts its regal mastery of innovation, at both a technical level and in terms of aesthetics.

"By offering those that seek accomplishment a state-of-the-art material used in very high-tech applications, particularly in satellites, and by combining it with a manufacture movement with levels of performance that will go down in history, we are changing the face of our Art of Fusion." This version follows other innovative MP-11 models in 3D carbon and transparent sapphire In order to obtain this unparalleled shade of green, transparency and radiance, Hublot mixed aluminium oxide, the basic component of sapphire, with rare-earth elements like thulium and holmium as well as chromium The Big Bang MP-11 in green SAXEM is wound up manually via the large fluted crown fitted with an "Endless screw"-type relief. Source