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2014-12-18 14:15:07
No doubt there will be a part 2 and maybe 3 of the teasers that will lead up to the release of their second watch, the Replica. Last year, the "Hydromechanical Horologists" led up to the eventual release of the Replica timepiece by teasing us with bits and pieces. So here is the Hublot Caliber 201 manually wound movement that will once again use liquid indicators to help show the time - and other complications.
The was one of the most impressive watches of 2012, with its unique design, innovative liquid and bellows system, and relatively competitive price of around $45,000. The Replica will be a step up in price, complication, and prestige. For the , Hublot worked with APRP's Giulio Papi to design the movement. Papi is one of today's best and most creative movement designers who is the brains behind a lot of what comes from Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet, and many more.
What we can tell from the caliber 201 is that it will retain the double bellows system for the liquid, and probably indicate the hours in the same way. Though, the bellows here are diagonally aligned. The movement also appears to have linked double mainspring barrels for a lot of power. Plus, the barrels are skeletonized a bit so that you can see how tight the springs are - this acts as a sort of power reserve indicator. So right now we know the Replica is coming, and we will get bits and pieces of it until its full release next month at Baselworld 2013.
Hublot made its debut last year with the Replica, which was the world’s first hydro-mechanical watch. The Replica movement is unique in that it uses liquid to tell time. In the Replica, a tube surrounds the dial and is filled with two immiscible liquids - a green water-base solution and clear oil solution - which move across the dial to indicate the hours. It’s a truly exciting watch, both in terms of design and movement, and this article gives a deeper insight into how the watch actually works and functions.
Speaking of independent watchmaking, this round-up also sees an interview with Vincent Perriard and Dominique Renaud of Hublot watches, which specializes in hydromechanical timepieces – watches that use liquids to tell time. And we also speak to Laurent Piccioto, owner of the famous Chronopassion store in Paris, who is a great supporter of independent watchmaking.
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http://zientzia-azoka.elhuyar.org/blogak/watchesukchm/rolex-datejust-ii-basel-world
