BaselWorld 2010 Preview: HUBLOT Gold King Power Tourbillon GMT
The gold color of this watch is completely unique. It is the result of a newly developed, rarefied alloy made especially for this timepiece. The alloy is known as “King Gold”, and is obtained primarily by adding 5% platinum, distinguishing it from all other currently known alloys and making it all the more precious. The delicacy of its microstructure ensures that the alloy is perfectly stable, which means durable quality and a long-lasting intense red color. Its enduring, intense red and toughness create a unique aesthetic.
Technical Specifications
Case
“King Power” 48 mm diameter in “King Gold”
Bezel
Microblasted black ceramic with moulded black rubber, with 6 relief black PVD H-shaped titanium screws
Crystal
Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective treatment
Bezel lug
Black composite resin
Lateral inserts
Black composite resin
Case-back
“King Gold”
Crown
“King Gold” with black rubber insert
Push-piece
“King Gold” with black rubber insert
Water resistance
100 m or 10 ATM
Dial
Multilayer with microblasted gold-dusted matt black counters and flange, gold-plated applique indexes and black SuperLuminova™ transfers, the
Retrograde Date is shown at 9 o’clock, the GMT dial at 1 o’clock in red and blue and the Tourbillon cage at 5 o’clock Hands Gold-plated hands with black SuperLuminova™
Movement
HUB6121 Tourbillon GMT Retrograde Date
Dimensions Diameter:
Ø 35.60 mm
Thickness:
6.90 mm
No. of components
278
Number of jewels
30
Balance
Screw balance, flat hairspring
Vibrations
21,600 Vib/h (3Hz)
Tourbillon Cage
Ø 12.50 mm
Power Reserve
90 hours
Bridges
“Colimaçon”-decorated, 5N18 treatment
Screws
Polished and blocked, angled screw and slot, nickel-plated
Main plate
Microblasted, black chrome treatment
Upper plate
“Colimaçon”-decorated, 5N18 treatment
Wristlet
Adjustable articulated black rubber
Clasp
Folding buckle in “King Gold” and gold PVD steel
Edition limited to 28 pieces numbered from 01/28 to 28/28
Source: www.hublot.com