Hublot X Artist Watches: Where Horology Meets Avant-Garde Design

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Hublot has long been synonymous with bold innovation, seamlessly blending high-end watchmaking with contemporary art. The brand’s philosophy, “Art of Fusion,” extends beyond materials—it thrives in the brand language and vision. This commitment to boundary-pushing creativity naturally extends to its collaborations with visionary artists and designers, transforming timepieces into wearable art. By partnering with disruptors like Takashi Murakami, Samuel Ross, and Daniel Arsham, Hublot fuses Swiss precision with radical aesthetics, ensuring each collection tells a story of cultural relevance and technical mastery. These alliances don’t just adorn watches; they redefine what luxury can be. From Takashi Murakami’s playful rainbows to Samuel Ross’s industrial minimalism, each partnership redefines luxury timekeeping.

In this blog, we explore Hublot’s most iconic artist collaborations, diving into the creative minds behind the designs and the standout timepieces that emerged from these partnerships.

Hublot X Takashi Murakami: A Burst of Color & Joy

Takashi Murakami, the Japanese neo-pop art legend, is renowned for his vibrant, anime-inspired aesthetic. His collaboration with Hublot brings whimsy and mechanical mastery together. This famous Japanese pop art icon infuses his signature “Superflat” aesthetic into a bold partnership with Hublot, blending kawaii culture with the sophistication of luxury watchmaking. The collection showcases his iconic smiling flower motif, symbolizing joy and vibrancy. Hublot’s “Art of Fusion” aligns seamlessly with Murakami’s playful yet refined style, featuring bold colors, rotating elements, and premium materials. Each piece in the collection is a limited edition, with select models individually numbered for exclusivity.

The collection boasts several standout features that redefine luxury timepieces. At its heart are the rotating floral dials, showcasing central 3D flowers that physically spin every 12 hours—a groundbreaking innovation in horology. Adding to the visual spectacle is explosive gem-setting, with up to 456 colored stones such as rubies, sapphires, and amethysts meticulously arranged on each dial to create vibrant rainbow effects. The use of sapphire crystal cases introduces a striking transparency play, transforming each watch into a “wearable art gallery.” To further enhance their allure, these timepieces are released as limited editions, with capsule-sized productions of no more than 200 pieces, ensuring exclusivity and collectability.

Watches in the Collection:

Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow

Reference Number: 507.JX.0800.RT.TAK21

The features of the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow Reference Number 507.JX.0800.RT.TAK21 are as mentioned below:

• Case: 45mm polished sapphire crystal
• Dial: Microblasted Rhodium-plated rotating decor with 12 petals, set with 384 colored gemstones, rubies, pink sapphires, amethysts, blue sapphires, tsavorites, yellow sapphires, orange sapphires
• Strap: Transparent lined rubber Straps
• Movement: HUB1214 (self-winding) with 72-hour power reserve
• Functions: Hours, minutes, rotating gem-set flower complication
• Limited Edition: 100 pieces

Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow

Reference No.: 915.JX.4802.RT.1199

The features of the Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow Reference No 915.JX.4802.RT.1199 are as follows:

• Case: 42mm polished sapphire crystal. Polished Titanium bezel set with 444 colored gemstones
• Dial: Polished transparent composite resin
• Strap: Transparent decorated rubber
• Movement: HUB9015 manual-Winding tourbillon. 120 hours power reserve
• Limited Edition: 20 pieces

Hublot X Samuel Ross: Industrial Minimalism Redefined

Samuel Ross, the British industrial designer behind A-COLD-WALL, merges raw textures and structured geometry with Hublot’s engineering. Collaborating with British industrial designer Samuel Ross brings an innovative design philosophy where industrial minimalism meets haute horlogerie. Drawing inspiration from “precise layers of refinement,” the collection fuses raw, industrial aesthetics with the precision and elegance of luxury watchmaking.

The visual identity is defined by stark geometric purity—micro-blasted titanium cases with matte finishes create a tactile, tool-like quality, while fractured, multi-layered dials resemble deconstructed blueprints, exposing the mechanical heart beneath.

The collection showcases an industrial minimalist aesthetic rooted in brutalist inspiration, reflecting Samuel Ross’s signature design language through angular geometries, raw textures, and a monochromatic palette. The layered construction of the case features 12 precisely machined components, resembling architectural blueprints with exposed screws and micro-blasted finishes. The black, blue, and orange models emphasize contrast through texture rather than color.

The 44mm case is crafted from micro-blasted titanium, with PVD coatings used for the blue and orange versions. Six H-shaped hexagonal screws secure the bezel, reinterpreting Hublot’s iconic “visible screws” motif through Ross’s vision. Textured surfaces alternate between polished and matte finishes to add depth. The skeletonized dial architecture further enhances the industrial theme, showcasing a fractured layout miming deconstructed machinery with overlapping plates and sharp, angular forms. Sword-style hands with beveled edges continue the geometric theme, offering a dramatic and unobstructed view of the mechanical complexity within.

Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross Automatic

The features of the Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross Automatic watches are as mentioned below:

• Case: 44mm micro-blasted titanium with hexagonal screws
• Dial: Openworked with orange accents, layered construction
• Strap: Structured rubber with titanium deployant buckle
• Movement: HUB6035 (manual-winding tourbillon)
• Functions: Hours, minutes, flying tourbillon (60-second rotation)

Hublot X Daniel Arsham: The Art of Erosion & Time

The American contemporary artist Daniel Arsham is famous for his eroded sculptures and futuristic relics. His Hublot collab plays with patina and decay. The Hublot x Daniel Arsham collection embodies the “Art of Erosion”, blending fine watchmaking with Arsham’s signature decayed aesthetic. Emphasizing patinated materials and distressed finishes, the design explores the beauty of imperfection through striking textural contrasts, juxtaposing smooth and eroded surfaces. Each timepiece is a limited edition, reinforcing a sense of exclusivity and artistic value that aligns with both Hublot’s craftsmanship and Arsham’s conceptual artistry.

Watches in the Collection:

Hublot Arsham Droplet

Reference Number: 916.NX.5202.NK (Limited Edition)

The features of the Hublot Arsham Droplet Reference Number 916.NX.5202.NK are as mentioned below:

• Case: 73.2 x 52.6 mm, shiny microblasted titanium with green Arshm rubber bumpers
• Dial: Semi-matte varnished, Arsham green
• Necklace: Full titanium with polished links / shiny microblasted clasp and one-click tip. Pocket Chain : Full titanium with polished links / shiny microblasted carabiner and one-click tip.
• Movement: HUB1201 manufacture MECA-10 manual winding grey PVD treatment – luminescent green Arsham power reserve indicator. 240 hours power reserve
• Functions: Hours, minutes

Hublot X Sang Bleu: Mastering Geometric Precision

Maxime Büchi, the renowned tattoo artist and graphic designer behind the London/Zurich-based design house Sang Bleu, brings his distinctive style to the world of horology through the theme of “Geometric Alchemy.” Known for his mastery of sacred geometry, optical illusions, and collaborations with brands like BMW, Balmain, and Vans, Büchi infuses the collection with hexagonal and fractal patterns, layered architectural designs, and monochromatic precision. Drawing inspiration from Renaissance-era compass drawings, the timepieces feature multi-dimensional case structures, interlocking circles and angles, and skeletonized dials that reveal intricate mechanical complexity—a seamless fusion of tattoo artistry and Swiss watchmaking.

Let us look at one of the signature timepieces from the collection, the Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire.

The features of Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu Sapphire Reference Number 648.JX.0102.RT.MXM24 are as mentioned below:

• Case: 42 mm, polished sapphire crystal
• Dial: Sapphire crystal
• Strap: White transparent smooth rubber
• Movement: HUB4700 self-winding skeleton chronograph. 50 hours power reserve

Hublot X Lang Lang: Elegance in Motion

The Hublot Classic Fusion Lang Lang collection represents a harmonious fusion of high watchmaking and musical artistry, created in collaboration with the world-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang. Known for his technical precision and emotional depth in performance, Lang Lang brings a unique perspective to horological design, translating the rhythm and elegance of music into wearable timepieces. The collection’s philosophy, “Harmony in Motion,” reflects this synergy, where the mechanics of watchmaking mirror the cadence of a musical composition.

The features of the Hublot Classic Fusion Ceramic Ultra-Thin Lang Lang, Reference 515.CS.1280.VR.LAL16 are as mentioned below:

• Case: 45mm, black polished ceramic.
• Dial: Lacquered black dial, the signature of Lang Lang, yellow gold plated hands and appliques, Lang Lang’s initials at 12 O’Clock
• Strap: Green leather, gold buckle
• Movement: Hublot HUB1302, manual winding, power reserve 90 hours
• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds.
• Limited Edition: 88 pieces

The Hublot x Lang Lang collection embodies musicality through its sophisticated design, where every element harmonizes like a perfectly composed symphony. The piano key-inspired dials artfully evoke the ebony and ivory of a grand piano, featuring sleek black lacquer surfaces accented with gold markers that mirror the elegant contrast of a keyboard. Crafted in luxurious 18K King Gold, the cases showcase intricate musical motifs, including subtle notes and engraved sheet music patterns on the rotor—visible through the exhibition caseback—transforming each watch into a miniature concert of horological artistry.

Hublot X Shi Yu: The Calligraphy of Time

Shi Yu, the Chinese calligraphy master, brings brushstroke artistry to Hublot’s design language. He is celebrated for his bold brushstrokes and modern reinterpretation of traditional Chinese calligraphy. His design philosophy, “The Stroke of Time,” blends ancient artistic traditions with contemporary design, aligning perfectly with Hublot’s Art of Fusion.

The collection brings Shi Yu’s distinctive calligraphic artistry into the realm of horology through a fusion of traditional aesthetics and modern craftsmanship. Each titanium or gold case is hand-engraved with laser-etched calligraphy, faithfully replicating Shi Yu’s original brushwork in exquisite detail. The dials feature lacquered “ink splash” designs that mimic the organic flow of ink, layered to create depth and texture reminiscent of traditional Chinese scroll paintings. Embracing the spontaneity of calligraphic art, the watches employ asymmetric compositions that break away from conventional symmetry. A monochrome palette of black, white, and green dominates the collection, symbolizing ink, paper, and the natural patina of aged cultural artifacts.

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