By Kien Lee
In a poetic fusion of horology and art, Hublot and acclaimed American artist Daniel Arsham unveil their latest collaboration — the MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire — a timepiece that seems to capture water mid-motion, transforming its fluid grace into tangible form.
A natural evolution from their celebrated MP-16 Arsham Droplet, this creation channels the kinetic energy of water — transparent, reflective, and eternal.
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The compact 42 mm case, sculpted from shiny microblasted titanium and polished, laser-textured sapphire crystal, embodies Hublot’s Art of Fusion, where avant-garde materials meet sculptural design. Each contour feels carved by a ripple, while the frosted sapphire box-shaped bezel evokes a splash frozen in light.
The composition is fluid yet architectural, balancing strength and translucence with effortless sophistication.
At its core, the HUB1205 Meca-10 manufacture movement — hand-wound and skeletonized — offers a 240-hour power reserve and reveals its intricate mechanism through sapphire transparency. Arsham Green accents enliven the dial, hands, and power reserve indicator, infusing a vivid contrast against the metallic minimalism.
Even the Charmille-grained black rubber strap, embossed with Arsham’s monogram, feels like an extension of his tactile artistry.
Completing the experience is the watch’s sculptural presentation box, specially designed by Arsham — a collectible object in itself. The box mirrors the watch’s water-inspired geometry, merging brushed titanium tones and translucent detailing, creating the sense of unveiling an artefact from the future.
Limited to just 99 pieces, the MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire transcends timekeeping. As Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot, describes it, “This watch invites us to see time through Arsham’s fluid and visionary lens.” This is more than a watch — it is an artistic meditation on time’s perpetual flow, crystallised in titanium and sapphire.
