We reveal details on the renowned Japanese artist's first timepiece collaboration with luxury watchmaker Hublot
Japanese artist and frequent fashion collaborator Takashi Murakami has stepped into the realm of fine watchmaking with a creative partnership with Hublot. His iconic flower motif, which comes with a smiley face, now appears on a Classic Fusion watch dial.
Unlike the vibrant and colourful flower that we have come to know, the smiling flower on this watch exudes a luxurious sheen in black diamonds. There is a total of 456 brilliant-cut diamonds set into the petals and 107 set into the face. While the dial is fixed to the sapphire glass, the petals are mobile, thanks to a ball-bearing system created by Hublot's engineers. The twirling petals lend a whimsical touch to the monochromatic watch with a black ceramic case and rubber strap. The watch is powered by an automatic movement.
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